Young James Herriot(2011)

Young James Herriot is a three-part British drama that follows the early years of the renowned veterinary surgeon. Iain de Caestecker stars as the ambitious young vet navigating veterinary college alongside fellow students Whirly Tyson and Rob McAloon, played by Amy Manson and Ben Lloyd-Hughes. As Herriot settles into his new life, he discovers the challenges and rewards of his chosen profession in rural Yorkshire. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Ann McManus and Eileen Gallagher, the series captures the formative experiences that shaped one of Britain's most beloved animal doctors. Originally broadcast on BBC One in December 2011, Young James Herriot offers an intimate portrait of determination, friendship, and the passion required to succeed in veterinary medicine.