7.0Season 7 • Episode 12
LatestIt's raining cats - literally - when Tristan has to face the terrors of an enormous sow, Our Gracie, and her litter of piglets, who are due to be castrated. When the farm cats take a fancy to the anesthetic-stuffed offcuts, they start to doze off in some very unlikely places. Mrs. Clarke, a very determined old lady, is struggling to keep her farm running until she can hand it over to her young granddaughter, Mary. But she is reaching the stage when she can no longer handle the pressures, even with her elder granddaughter, Katherine to help -- and Katherine is planning to pursue a nursing career in Africa...
The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.
Acting
Robert Hardy's gloriously theatrical Siegfried steals every scene.
Production
Authentic 1930s-50s Darrowby feels lived-in, not museum-piece.
Writing
Alf Wight's memoirs adapted with wit and zero cynicism.
Creator
Bill Sellars
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series helped cement the 'cosy British period drama' template that Call the Midwife still mines today.
Real vet students reportedly spiked during the show's run — everyone suddenly wanted James Herriot's job until they realized the hours and smell.
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