James gets more than he expected when he becomes the attending veterinarian at the Hensfield dog track. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs. Ainsley and her cheeky parrot, and Jimmy inadvertently shares some hard truths with Siegfried.

The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in a glorious new adaptation in a series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.