The Yorkshire Vet
In The Yorkshire Vet, Julian Norton is joined by his partner, fellow vet, and former Herriot trainee, Peter Wright, as well as their dedicated team of staff at Skeldale Veterinary Centre (James Herriot’s original practice).
Episode 1
Julian is called to an extremely rare emergency – a pig is farrowing (giving birth) but she’s struggling. He doesn’t know what to expect, as pigs are renowned for not usually having problems with labour.
Episode 2
On the outskirts of Boroughbridge, Julian rushes to an emergency on a local cattle farm. A mum-to-be is struggling. If mum can’t deliver her calf naturally there may be significant complications. Julian must act fast.
Episode 3
Julian dashes to the scene of a freak accident - something he’s never seen before. A young mum's life hangs in the balance. Can Julian save mum and will she ever be reunited with her little lamb who's been left alone out in the field?
Episode 4
Julian is called to see cattle farmer Richard’s cow, a young mum, who has a badly infected foot. Her condition is so bad that Julian may have to take drastic action… Will he be able to get mum back on her feet and reunited with her baby?
Episode 5
A young Ewe is struggling to birth, her not-so-little lamb has his head stuck which puts both their lives in jeopardy. If Peter pulls him out, it could kill mum, but a caesarean will take too long for the baby. They must make a difficult decision.
Episode 6
A mum-to-be is struggling to give birth to her very large calf. Julian needs to perform an emergency c-section, but issues arise so Julian drafts with help from another vet, Candela. Only their vast experience and quick thinking can save them.
Episode 7
Peter rushes to an emergency. Treasured harness racing horse, Magnum, has been involved in a horrendous accident. He's sustained a horrific injury. Can Peter save Magnum or is it the end of the line?
Episode 8
Julian rushes to dedicated farmer Alan Inman's place to help a mum to be whose baby is breached. Time is of the essence as he struggles with the delivery. Can he get the baby out before it's too late?
Episode 9
Pampered papillon Belle is out of sorts and Julian must open her up to find the cause. Snakee the corn snake has an unusual lump. Candela looks at Shetland pony Sparkle's teeth.
Episode 10
Peter is called out to an emergency at Richard Todd’s farm to help a pregnant Ewe in distress. Peter will have to be quick or else both the lamb and the Ewe will be lost. It will be a race against time to deliver the lamb alive and save mum.
Episode 11
Near Harrogate, Julian rushes to an emergency call out to see Cheryl the cow. When Julian delves further, he discovers her conditions are rare and it’s serious. Going downhill rapidly, time is of the essence. Can Julian save Cheryl’s life?
Episode 12
In this episode, Peter is mystified by the contents of Khufu the cat’s stomach after his owner is concerned that he has totally lost his appetite. Peter performs surgery on the cat but when he opens its stomach, he gets the shock of his life!
