Episode Guide : Series 7

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Episode 1 (1 SEP 90)
The Prodigal Returns

Tristan returns to Darrowby, falls victim of one of James' practical jokes and ends up in trouble with Siegfried. Skeldale House needs a new housekeeper and Siegfried wants to give the job to Mrs Alton. He sends Tristan to finalise the arrangements and Tristan offers the job to the wrong Mrs Alton.

Episode 2 (8 SEP 90)
Knowin' How To Do It

Tristan is in trouble after he accidentally injects some anti-abortion vaccine into Nat Briggs's backside. The young farmer in question becomes convinced that Tristan has ruined his chances of having a family, so he threatens violent retribution. Siegfried receives a letter threatening legal action. Helen wonders why James keeps disappearing.

Episode 3 (15 SEP 90)
If Music Be The Food Of Love

Tristan takes a fancy to young Jane Mercer. She belongs to a choral society, so Tristan suddenly becomes very musical. Granville Bennett gives Siegfried a lesson in collecting payment of outstanding bills.

Episode 4 (22 SEP 90)
A Friend For Life

James and Siegfried become involved in the Shadwell family's arguments over cattle. Mr Grimsdale's bull has swallowed a metal object, but the farmer won't agree to surgery. Tristan uses a metal detector to convince him that the animal needs urgent treatment.

Episode 5 (29 SEP 90)
Spring Fever

The vets have problems with Mrs Donovan, who dispenses her homemade animal remedies to all and sundry. One of Tristan's old college friends needs a bed for a while, so Tristan lets him stay at Skeldale House. He doesn't want his brother to know, so he has to keep Mrs Alton in the dark about their new guest.

Episode 6 (6 OCT 90)
Out With The New

It's Queen Elizabeth's Coronation and Darrowby prepares to celebrate. Siegfried deals with an attack of liver fluke in a sheep. James has to tackle a dog with a smelly problem.

Episode 7 (13 OCT 90)
Food For Thought

Siegfried's old friend Stewie Brannen arranges for Professor Norton to come to a formal dinner at Skeldale House. Just before the meal, Siegfried and Stewie are called out to a calving and James has to look after their guest.

Episode 8 (20 OCT 90)
A Cat In Hull's Chance

James and Helen have different ideas about dealing with daughter Rosie's wish to become a vet like her father. Helen wants to encourage her, while James doesn't think large animal work is suitable for a female vet. He sets out to show Rosie the less pleasant side of the practice.

Mrs Pettinger's kitten Prudence escapes and hitches a ride to Hull.

Episode 9 (27 OCT 90)
A Grand Memory For Forgetting

When Jacob Pearson's dog is shot, Hugh Crawford is the prime suspect. James and Siegfried are having problems getting payment from Dennis Pratt. Then they resort to a spot of blackmail.

Episode 10 (3 NOV 90)
Old Dogs, New Tricks

Siegfried comes to the aid of his old friend Ewan Ross, who's veterinary practice has deteriorated since his wife's death. James has to look after Tricki Woo while Mrs Pumphrey is in France.

Episode 11 (10 NOV 90)
Hampered

Siegfried is out of circulation with his leg in plaster. Tristan is pursuing Mrs Pumprey's great-niece, Angela Mortimer. James has to act as a judge at the Darrowby Vegetable Show.

Episode 12 (17 NOV 90)
Promises To Keep

Tristan has to castrate a pig. He forgets to dispose of the 'off-cuts', which are full of anaesthetic. The farm cats eat them and start passing out all over the farm.

The vets try to help Mrs Clarke, an old lady who's finding it difficult to keep her farm going.

Special (24 DEC 90)
Brotherly Love