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00:33The truth is, there's a lot in rural practice for which no amount of training will prepare you.
00:39You can be rolling about on cobbled floors all night, fighting with a tough calving to the point of exhaustion,
00:44kicked, trodden on, sprayed with muck, and just as you're about to go home, the farmer asks you to take
00:51a quick look at his pig, which turns out to be covered in blisters, and suddenly you suspect foot and
00:56mouth.
01:00Most of it you learn on the job, from hard experience.
01:04I'll never forget what I was told on my first ever day in Darabee.
01:08You won't learn out in there, you can't learn out there.
01:15Sometimes I think it might be the best advice I ever got.
01:21What, I just don't know they can charge that much for a glass of lemonade and a glass of wine?
01:24Could you be a bit more Yorkshire, please?
01:26Oi, no bumpkin.
01:28Hey, when you moved down, it was me showing you what's what.
01:31Now I'm climbing out of the window of the nurses' quarters to go dancing.
01:34Jenny, you get the points.
01:35Don't worry.
01:36I've got merchant rat round my finger, and the doctors love me.
01:39Oh, I'll not tell my dad that, eh?
01:40Oh, go on.
01:41Give him something to worry about.
01:42Oh, we don't need out else.
01:44Nothing ever changes up there, eh?
01:46Not if we can help it.
01:52But the rules they make for us down here, they change all the time.
01:55It's always about more for less.
01:58It's no wonder so many are going over to Frisians.
02:00Frisian cows?
02:02You wouldn't do that, though.
02:03You always said quality over quantity is what matters.
02:06Then again, you said you were going to marry Hugh Holton, so...
02:09Jenny!
02:12I'm thinking about it.
02:13That's all.
02:15He's probably daft.
02:17Come on, we're here.
02:22Thank you for the lecture, sir.
02:23Yes, thank you, Mr. Harriet.
02:24Not at all.
02:25Please don't miss the Carmody.
02:26I hope he's better soon.
02:27Sorry I missed him.
02:27Of course, sir.
02:28James!
02:30I thought you were meeting Jenny.
02:31All I see is a sophisticated young woman.
02:33Oh, he's still so smooth.
02:36How'd it go?
02:36I think they managed to give them an idea of what it's really like.
02:38We didn't put them off for life, did you?
02:40I seem pretty keen.
02:41I got chatting to a few afterwards.
02:42The things they're learning now, quite incredible.
02:45Yeah, like medicine, isn't it?
02:47All the new drugs and techniques they've learnt from the war.
02:50Sometimes it's like us younger ones are talking a different language to the older staff.
02:54And how old are these older staff?
02:55At our age?
02:56No, not that ancient.
02:58Excuse me, let's cheek for your elders and betters, please.
03:01I don't believe it.
03:02He's gone to Yorkshire and all.
03:17I hope them two are being good for Audrey.
03:20I hope Jimmy's been practising his laces.
03:23I told him he can't be started in school not knowing how to do laces.
03:26Ow.
03:50It's not a race.
03:51It's not a race.
04:19I'm sorry.
04:21You'll have to move.
04:22Mrs. Alk, might I have tea?
04:24I don't know where you've got this idea of how I like coffee.
04:25It's awful stuff.
04:27Well, I'll swap you for a lamb.
04:28I'm trying to keep them warm.
04:30And is that more important than my beef stew and dumplings?
04:33Nothing is more important than your beef stew and dumplings.
04:37Jimmy, I've got my laces wrong again.
04:39Can you help me practise, please?
04:43Uncle Tristan.
04:43I know, I know.
04:46Mum!
04:46Dad!
04:47They're back!
04:48I'm in!
04:48I'm in!
04:49Hey!
04:51Hello!
04:52Come on, half an inch.
04:53You've got that uniform on again.
04:55Have you worn out by the time you start?
04:57I'm sorry.
04:57I did try.
04:58A good lecture, Jim.
05:00I'm sure the students were grateful for a chance to catch up on their sleep.
05:03At least they came.
05:04It's one more than you ever went to.
05:05Ha-ha!
05:06Dad!
05:07Very good.
05:07Thanks for letting us go, Siegfried.
05:09We had a great time.
05:10Oh, you've missed the latest.
05:11New practice opening in Brawl.
05:12Mm, chap has a fantastic car.
05:14Fast little red sporty number.
05:15Oh, we've seen it.
05:16He's a vet.
05:17I've heard he gets his books done over here.
05:19So he's back and forth.
05:21I don't care what he does, as long as he keeps out of our way.
05:23Dad, come and see!
05:25What is it?
05:26What is it?
05:29Come on, then.
05:36Yes, I know.
05:38Coffee.
05:39Er, why are we going into Uncle Tracy's?
05:42Surprise!
05:44These are our things.
05:46We changed it over.
05:47Me and Rosie have got our own room.
05:49Oh, my goodness.
05:51Look what you've done.
05:53It's lovely.
05:56Well, this pair thought it'd be nice for you to come home to.
06:00Of course, they had to drag me kicking and screaming to my private attic suite.
06:04You're going to love it up there.
06:06Um...
06:07Yes!
06:09I think this will do.
06:11Oh, boy!
06:13I can't breathe!
06:15I can't breathe!
06:20Oh, my legs!
06:23My legs!
06:24Oh, James.
06:26Jeff Atfield's been after you while you've been away.
06:28Right.
06:30I might just catch you before he closes.
06:32Come on, you two.
06:36I don't suppose anyone wants to come to the sweet shop with me.
06:39I do!
06:40Yes!
06:41Yes!
06:42Yes!
06:44Was your lesson like my school's going to be, Dad?
06:47A little bit.
06:49Did you have a sing-song?
06:51There was no time for a sing-song, unfortunately.
06:54There'll be sing-songs in my school, Auntie Audrey said.
06:57Yeah.
06:58I think, Mrs Moffat, you're speaking of a Russian caramel, not a treacled toffee.
07:02Oh.
07:03The full three ounces, is it?
07:04Right as always, Mr Hatfield.
07:09Hello, Alfred.
07:10I'm starting school next week.
07:13Hello, Jeff.
07:14Oh, cough drops, is it?
07:16How do you always know before I ask?
07:17Oh, it's not me, Mr Herriot.
07:19It's Alfred who knows.
07:21Don't tell him.
07:22It's not true.
07:23Alfred's only a cat.
07:25They keep him going, them cough drops.
07:27We're glad you didn't close during the war, because we'd never coped.
07:30Well, to my mind, people come here for a little bit of happiness.
07:33And that's not a luxury, it's an essential.
07:35So, we had to stay open.
07:38That's what Alfred says, anyway.
07:40Right, come on, you two.
07:41Choose your sweets.
07:42Goodbye, Alfred.
07:44Auntie Jenny sent you some coupons.
07:47So, I believe you're around with practice?
07:49Yeah.
07:49How's he been since the last arm?
07:50Well, I'm slightly concerned.
07:52The minerals you gave him don't seem to have perked him up at all.
07:55Well, I examined him, what, two weeks ago?
07:57There was nothing wrong that I could see.
07:59He's just not quite himself.
08:01He looks healthy enough.
08:03What is it that's troubling you?
08:05It's hard to say.
08:06He's just off his food, not quite as lively as he was.
08:09Seems to have lost some weight, too.
08:11He may be a bit run down, though he doesn't look it.
08:16I'll take him in, check him over again.
08:19Maybe a tonic will perk him up.
08:21What's that you say, Alfred?
08:25Nothing to worry about.
08:29Lemon sherbet and sugar mice.
08:35Excited to get back to their new room?
08:37Come on, Rosie.
08:38Mrs. Ace is a wonder, eh?
08:39Oh, I don't know what I'd have done without her lately.
08:41Yeah, I'll have a wee bit more time once he starts school.
08:44I will.
08:45But there's a lot I want to do up at Eston.
08:47Maybe now's the time.
08:49Is this about the cows again?
08:51Jenny thinks I should do it.
08:53What do you think?
08:55I think it's about more than just a breed.
08:57Saying goodbye to all the way of life, starting a new one.
09:00You wouldn't be considering it unless you needed to.
09:02If we have another winter like the last one,
09:04I'm not sure the jerseys will cope.
09:06The reasons we'd definitely stand a better chance.
09:08It's a roll of the dice, I can't say it's not.
09:11But it might be one you have to take.
09:13I don't know you.
09:14You'll make it work.
09:16Now all you have to do is persuade your dad.
09:24Afternoon.
09:25Afternoon.
09:27Who brought Park in again?
09:28That baker on the square, he's very good.
09:31Not as good as you, of course.
09:33Quite right.
09:35We can decide what we're seeing tonight.
09:38Brief encounter's on, finally.
09:39Oh, yes.
09:41I've been looking forward to that.
09:42Dorothy.
09:44I have my hands full, I'm afraid.
09:46It's my friend I've come to see.
09:48Not you.
09:48We're thinking brief encounter.
09:51Oh, don't I get a say?
09:52If we leave it to you, it'll be Henry V again.
09:55Wonderful adaptation.
09:57Olivier has a tendency to rant, but he's fairly good.
10:00Oh, you're lucky Audrey and I let you come at all.
10:01Oh, I know better than to get between you two.
10:06Oh, what's all that noise about?
10:09He's hypothermic and he has a broken leg.
10:11He's a pet lamb, I'm afraid.
10:12He's someone's pet.
10:13Means he's been orphaned.
10:15So you have to hand rear them.
10:17You find they become very tame and friendly as a result.
10:19And very attached to the person that's nurtured them.
10:22Well, I like him.
10:24Yes, he's rather...
10:25What the bloody hell...
10:27Sorry, Dorothy.
10:30Would you mind?
10:36Hello.
10:37James?
10:48Have you seen this?
10:50Free consultations.
10:52This is the new man.
10:53This is the car.
10:54What's this Granville Bennett trying to do?
10:56Put us out of business?
10:57We could see us losing much business to anyone over in Broughton.
11:00Vets build their reputation on hard work and word of mouth.
11:02They don't poach clients with vulgar advertisements.
11:04That's strange.
11:06Bloody mercenary is what it is.
11:07No, no, the cat.
11:08The owner was right.
11:09He has lost weight.
11:10But no fever.
11:11And he's otherwise fine.
11:12Full armada of tests, then.
11:14Well, gave him the full armada two weeks ago.
11:19What's wrong with you, Alfred?
11:20That's good, huh?
11:22I know.
11:25I know.
11:29You
12:06Well, I thought it were very good. Yes. He's a clever chap that coward ruined for me by the toffee
12:12rustler behind us
12:14You'd got yourself in a lather over that advertisement what that is we know our clients we know that animals
12:19We're not going to lose until you come out even so I should be driving over later to put this
12:23Bennett straight
12:24That's a good idea. Yes to be told if he needs to give away free appointments can't be that good
12:31Besides which and you've got a lamb once feeding
12:34Yes, yes, I have if I see him around. I'll have a word all right only if you must
12:39Good morning. Good morning, Jimmy Jimmy get this off your monkey but now then Jimmy think about the dogs
12:46What do we know about their hair they lose it they shed?
12:49Why did they shed because the old fur gets damaged and smelly exactly and we humans change
12:54Our clothes frequently for the same reason you don't want to start school smelling like adult deer no one can
12:58see free away and change them
13:03Thank you
13:04I'm off to estimate Rosa Jimmy wants to stay and help you good luck with your dad. Oh, we'll be
13:08potty in me hands
13:09We're out the bathroom by the way
13:11It's too late wanted to soak before my first appointment
13:15You have to be quick off the mark when you're all the way up there
13:18I don't know
13:28Your granddad loves his old cows, but I want to buy some nice new black and white ones
13:33What do you think he'll say to that?
13:34No
13:34And they produce a lot more milk
13:36No
13:39You've got him down to a tea you have
13:44You're back then
13:46Survive without me dad
13:47I've had no choice
13:49But my daughter's disappeared off to London
13:51Oh, I see you're in a good mood
13:53I see you're in a good mood
13:58Oh
14:13Nelly, could you take them?
14:15Hello
14:16Hello
14:19I hope not every contractor gets this type of treatment when they visit
14:22Just the vet
14:24We'll be thankful see free didn't come
14:28Look at this gorgeous creature I don't mean you Lenny
14:32I've noticed this one fighting the bit
14:33Oh well, I'll check her teeth in fact, I'll give them all the once over
14:37And you'll join for tea when you're done?
14:39Yeah
14:39I must tell you all about the latest letter from daddy
14:41It's all how's young Farno
14:43Nothing about how I am
14:45Well, that's my winning personality you say
14:47I think it was when you used the magic words 10% off
14:50Mmm, yeah
14:51Lenny, will you make sure Captain Farno gets everything he needs?
14:55Well, I'll need some hot water
14:58A gallon of ale
14:59Some of those Lincolnshire sausages if there's any left from breakfast
15:02Oh, and could you peel me a few grapes?
15:05I'll get you a brew Captain
15:07All right
15:08Come on then
15:09Come on, that's it
15:11Can I help dad?
15:12Of course you can
15:14Alfred might feel more relaxed if you stroke him
15:17What's the matter with him?
15:19He's losing weight
15:21Off his food and he's a little bit lethargic
15:24Sleepy
15:25I think there's something wrong but I'm not sure what
15:28Do you have a hippopotamus?
15:32A hypothesis
15:34Well, my first thought was a hairball
15:36But there's no retching so it must be some other kind of blockage
15:39The most likely explanation for that is what we call a tumour
15:43That's bad, isn't it?
15:45Well, if we're lucky it'll be somewhere where it's safe to take it out
15:49Alfred says it'll be fine
15:52Not a word to Mr. Hatfield if you see him
15:55You are Alfred
15:56I don't want him to worry
15:58I don't know how much he does on you, Alfred
16:12It's fine
16:13Jenny's looking well
16:13Alright
16:15She caught in?
16:16Not that she said
16:18Good
16:21These lasses still haven't put the work back on after winter, eh?
16:24Eh, they'll get there
16:28Start to realise why so many are buying for Asians
16:31Some have, eh?
16:33Suppose they just want to keep the farms going
16:36These breeds are part of the landscape
16:39They've shaped it
16:40Generations of grazing
16:41But times are changing, Dad
16:45I tell you what
16:46You'd as well drink in that
16:47This milk from a freezer
16:49For all the taste it's got
16:59Yes, you like it in there, don't you?
17:02So, I just passed the drovers
17:03You passed the drovers?
17:05Hmm?
17:05Are you feeling alright?
17:07There's a car outside
17:08Not your best story
17:09A certain little sporty number
17:12James, bring the newspaper
17:14I've still got work to do, so
17:15You said you'd put him straight
17:17You did say
17:33But it's not so sporty with an incontinent goat in the back
17:36Come on
17:38If you think anyone around here is going to be impressed by that
17:40You've got another thing coming
17:47And remember
17:48It's thick fog
17:49Does it bother me of reversing to a road sign?
17:52Nah
17:52I'm looking forward to my curry
17:54So I'll throw the car into gear
17:55Drop the clutch
17:56Off like a shot
17:57Straight into the neighbour's wall
18:00You'd think I'd have had enough, but no
18:01Mr Bennet
18:04Who's asking?
18:05My name's Harriet
18:06This is my partner Mr Farnan
18:08And his brother Tristan
18:09We're vets here
18:10Vets?
18:11And we're not too pleased with this
18:12Now you may not be aware
18:13But it's kind of an unwritten vet code
18:15Prominent advertising like this
18:16Yeah, it's not cricket
18:17It's poaching is what it is
18:18Oh, is it now?
18:19A discreet listing is acceptable
18:20Anything else?
18:22Poaching!
18:26Skeldir House?
18:27Yes
18:27The little place across the square
18:29It's not little
18:31I cannot apologise enough
18:34I had no idea
18:36The last thing I'd want to do is upset another vet
18:38Especially you boys
18:40Everywhere I go they've got a story about you
18:43The lad from Edinburgh
18:44Gladys girl
18:45And his dad
18:46I'm not his father
18:48You don't think I'm his father?
18:49And the one who can sing Mary from the dairy
18:52Standing on his head
18:53Well, nice to be appreciated
18:54You've got this incredible reputation
18:56You must let me buy you all a drink
18:57It's the least I can do
18:59There's no need for
18:59No, no, no
19:00I absolutely insist laddie
19:01Beryl pet
19:02Four more over here
19:03Right you are, Grand Bill
19:06Perhaps just the one
19:07Oh, we won't
19:08Definitely
19:09Right, made it off now, Dad
19:16Might not be back for a day or two
19:18Must spend some time with Jimmy before he starts school
19:20Right
19:22No time for me anybody thumps him
19:23I'm thumping back
19:25Only harder
19:25There'll be no thumping, thank you
19:28Before I go, I need to talk to you
19:30That's how Jimmy's starting school already
19:33I know
19:36Only seems like yesterday we were learning to walk out in that field
19:41Dad
19:42Seems like yesterday you were
19:44I can still see it all, you know
19:47Clearest day
19:50Jenny pretending to drive tractor
19:53And you trying to camp out that night
19:57Your mum stood there watching you
20:02It's the clearest day
20:06What is it he wants to say?
20:09Nothing, Dad
20:10Don't matter
20:11Right
20:13Come on, Rosie
20:15You said bye to your Grandad
20:17Bye-bye, Grandad
20:18Bye-bye, love
20:22Good girl
20:24Oh, your hands are cold
20:26Are you keeping them warm?
20:28That's good
20:30So there's this little terrier on the table
20:33And the owner is frantic about a bee sting in the nethery
20:36Don't
20:36Will the swelling go down on its own?
20:38Will it do lasting damage?
20:39Will it affect his family prospects?
20:41So I say, I'll give you an ointment
20:42But it does sting a little
20:43So make sure you give him a treat after
20:45And the laddie looks at me and he goes
20:47Why is he getting a treat?
20:48I'm the one who was stung
20:54Sounds like a few around here
20:55Yeah, that'll be before breakfast most days
20:57Do you want me jumping on the first train back to the smoke?
21:02You were in London?
21:03I was there myself recently
21:04Speaking at the Royal Veterinary College
21:06Oh
21:07Impressive
21:07Yeah
21:08Whether anyone was listening is another matter
21:10Why the move?
21:12I loved it there
21:14But I always thought when I start my own practice
21:16It should be up here
21:17Back to my roots, you know
21:19It would alter my dad, really
21:20He left me money
21:21That's the only way I could be doing this
21:24And driving that car
21:26You're brave
21:27It's a challenging time for rural pets
21:29A lot of farms are mechanising
21:30Less work for all of us
21:33I specialise in pets
21:35Now, I may have to take on some farm work
21:37But I don't want to step on any toes
21:43I know that
21:44I think I might have had enough
21:46James, come on
21:47We're just getting to know each other
21:48Well, it's just my wife might be wondering
21:49James
21:51Well, if you absolutely insist
21:54Yeah, one more can't hurt
21:55Yes, why not?
21:56Good lads
21:57See?
21:58Told you
21:58Nothing to worry about
22:06Finally got them down
22:08Only 20 questions from Jimmy
22:09About starting school on Monday
22:11I hope he likes this
22:12I'm ever so grateful, Audrey
22:14Oh, I'm glad to do it
22:18It's a rare nighting for you, isn't it?
22:20Usually off gallivanting
22:21Oh, get away
22:22It's only now and then
22:24It's nice to see you enjoying yourself
22:26It's made a big difference, Dorothy, being back, eh?
22:29More ways than one
22:30You mean she keeps Siegfried out of our half?
22:33Thought never crossed my mind
22:36No, she's exactly what he needs
22:38I had a feeling she would be
22:41If he gave her another chance
22:43He doesn't know how lucky he is to, have you?
22:45Do you know that?
22:50Where are those three, anyway?
22:54Must be some telling off
22:55They're giving that new vet
23:01Oh, that's nine more to me
23:04Looks like you're paying for the curry when we go, Siegfried
23:07We'll see
23:08It's a matter of hand-eye coordination
23:10Wait until I meet you on the croquet, Lord, my friend
23:12It'll be Malich at dawn
23:14I've done one already
23:15Oh, one for the rose
23:16I'm getting this
23:17I won't see about that
23:18Now, wait a second
23:21Great lads you work with there
23:22Well done on winning Siegfried over
23:24It's not always that easy
23:26All your help, all your advice
23:28It's invaluable
23:30Tells me I made the right decision to move here
23:32I wish you luck
23:33Like I say, it's challenging times
23:35What exciting times
23:37The way the profession is changing right before our eyes
23:40It's amazing
23:42I suppose so
23:42Penicillin alone?
23:44Never mind the rest of the treatment's coming down the line
23:46I did my first intramedullary pinning in a dog recently
23:51Remarkable
23:52A completely new approach to fractures
23:54You've done that?
23:55Well, the London clinic was quite forward thinking
23:57We'd get sent a lot of small animal work that other vets couldn't handle
24:01What kind of work?
24:03Intra-abdominal, soft tissue, eye surgery
24:06I wrote a paper or two on eye surgery, in fact
24:08Paper?
24:09Beryl, pet
24:10Four more, please
24:11Right you are, Greg Bill
24:12Too slow, laddie
24:13Too slow
24:13I saw that, Siegfried
24:15That was only four
24:16All right, then
24:17I turned my back for two seconds to make a couple of drinks in your eyes
24:54I've never seen a more sorry state
24:56I've never seen a more sorry state
24:57And whoever tried to make rarebit on the stove, Audrey's not happy with you
25:01Shape yourselves the three, you've got appointments
25:03What?
25:05Here
25:06Oh
25:06Sister Rose, drop your x-rays off
25:08Thank you
25:12I remember there was a car
25:13Oh my god, what did he do to it?
25:15When can we do it again?
25:17What happened to my rarebit?
25:21Papers, it's coming back to me, Granville
25:23He's published papers
25:24Yes, well I expect I'd have published papers if I wasn't so busy being an actual vet
25:28This is cutting edge stuff
25:29He's done research, he's highly skilled
25:30Yes, well he's over in Broughton
25:32And he said he's not going to do farm work
25:34Because he knows pets are with the money as well
25:36Well, I've been saying it for a long time
25:37You have?
25:39I think you're both worrying yourselves unnecessarily
25:41I mean, he's a decent enough fellow
25:42But he clearly doesn't know the first thing about rural practice
25:46Did you see the way he flipped that shilling?
25:48He went to the land sideways on
25:49Yeah
25:49That was great
25:56That can't be right
26:00Alfred's x-rays
26:01What is it?
26:03They're clear
26:06No tumour, no nothing
26:11Good night, were it?
26:19Good night, were it?
26:47No news yet, Geoff
26:49My fear was the other tumour
26:50But there's nothing on the x-rays
26:52And the blood tests are clear as well
26:54It's good news in a way
26:55But it doesn't leave us much further on
26:57There are a few more things I'd like to try
26:59So, yes, I'll be in touch as soon as possible
27:04Bye Geoff
27:05It makes no sense
27:06I can't find a single thing wrong with him
27:08But he's still not eating
27:10If I don't work it out, he could die
27:12You're trying your hardest for him
27:13That's all you can do
27:15I had to go with your dad
27:17Oh, I'm not sure it's such a great idea after all
27:20Because if we get him and it works out
27:22Then we'll want more
27:23Then we'll need a milking shed and a new barn
27:25And it's just too much
28:12I'm stumped
28:13He's lost more weight since I brought him in
28:15He's dehydrated
28:16He's clearly suffering and I've no idea why
28:18Temperature's still normal?
28:19Completely
28:20The x-rays are clear as you can see
28:21So are the bloods
28:22Mouth?
28:23No wounds on his gums
28:24No dental problems, nothing on his breath
28:26So it's not jaundice?
28:27His urine and faecal samples were clear
28:29No parasites, no infections
28:31Nothing that shouldn't be there
28:32Kidneys? Diabetes?
28:34Nope
28:35Poisons?
28:36He doesn't go outside, so
28:38The sweet shop? Could he have eaten something?
28:41Geoff keeps a close eye on him
28:42He's never had any problems before
28:44I'm not seeing breathing difficulties or seizures
28:47Or anything neurological
28:48Perhaps he's just run down
28:49Maybe you could try him with a tonic
28:50First thing I did
28:52Alfred the great conundrum
28:59And this goat said, what's my name?
29:02Goaty
29:02No, I'm Goaty
29:03This one's Oaty
29:04No, you're Goaty
29:05That's Oaty
29:05We look very alike
29:10Right you, what are you most looking forward to about starting school?
29:14Everything
29:15You'll make lots of new friends
29:16You'll learn your letters and numbers
29:18There'll be something new every day
29:20Not every day
29:21What do you mean?
29:23Because some days I help my dad
29:25Well, you can't help your dad on school days
29:27You have to go to school
29:33I said it wasn't Turkish delight
29:35Yes, you did
29:37Something in the nature of pastel
29:41No, Miss Ratfield
29:42Softer than that
29:43With a very sweet flavour
29:45I've had them once before
29:46It was around Christmas time, I remember
29:48Because little Tommy fell off his bike
29:50And I said, but
29:51Miss Ratfield?
29:53Yes, madam
29:55Never mind
29:57Try again another time
30:02You all right Jeff?
30:03Yes, I'm fine
30:05Um
30:06Any news yet?
30:08I have to admit I'm racking my brains
30:10He's obviously very unwell and he's getting worse
30:13I just can't find out what's causing it
30:15I feel like it's staring me in the face and I just can't see it
30:18I'm doing everything I can
30:20I'll keep trying
30:21I know how much he means to you
30:24I am rather at a loss without him
30:27I sometimes think I open up the shop more for him than I do for myself
30:32He's what got me through the war
30:36Mr. Harriet, I don't mean to offend but um
30:41I saw that
30:42It mentions that he's a small animal specialist
30:45I wonder if it's worth getting a second opinion
30:50Of course
30:52If that's what you'd like to do
30:56I know Mr. Bennet
30:57I'll speak to him myself
31:05Surely it's not asking much
31:06I work just as hard as everyone else
31:08Harder if anything
31:09My one luxury is
31:10I like to have a soak in the bath
31:12What about that whisky you keep in the slop drawer?
31:14One of my two luxuries
31:17Bet Granville Bennet has a bath whenever he wants
31:20Granville who?
31:21I realise it sounds petty but sometimes it's the only quiet place in the house
31:25I do a lot of my thinking in there
31:26And that you know helps
31:29I know it does
31:30Over here it's different
31:32Over here I'm still Captain Farnham
31:34You didn't grow up here
31:36I'm not sure anyone's family stopped seeing them as a child until they've flown the nest
31:40You haven't flown the nest
31:41Yes, but my nest is so large I can go weeks without seeing my father
31:45That's when he's even in the country
31:47Also, we have several bathrooms
31:49You're welcome to bathe in them whenever you like
31:51Thank you, but no
31:52You are beginning to niff a bit
31:54Well, it's the principle
31:55I'd like to have a bath in my own home
31:58Well, don't say you weren't open
32:09If we go to the top by the show
32:14No
32:15You
32:16Oh
32:31You
32:32I'm
32:41Games! Good to see you!
32:48How do you like the place?
32:50Impressive!
32:51Still getting set up of course.
32:53I'm installing a dedicated operating theatre at the back.
32:59I wondered if you might be willing to give a second opinion.
33:03It's a cat. Consistent weight loss, lethargy, loss of appetite, general malaise.
33:07All tests inconclusive.
33:09Of course. Why don't you have him brought in tomorrow?
33:12Happy to help. I'm sure I can get to the bottom of it.
33:31Hey, look what Aunty Audrey's made for you.
33:34Arms up, let's see if it fits. Arms up!
33:38Looks scratchy.
33:39You've not been out that uniform for weeks now, I'm asking you to wear it.
33:42You say no.
33:45What's the matter?
33:47Don't wanna go.
33:50What? You don't wanna go to school? Why?
33:53Not if I can't be there anymore.
33:55Oh, Jimmy. Let's have to know the letters and numbers.
33:58They have to go to school.
34:00I already am a bit.
34:03And you still will be.
34:04At weekends and school holidays.
34:07It's not the same.
34:10I know.
34:12Ed, but if everything stayed the same, your dad would still be up in Glasgow.
34:15I'd never have met him.
34:17Never have had you and Rosie.
34:22I won't say it's not sad when things change, because it is sometimes.
34:26But they change so we can have new, happy things.
34:29Maybe better things.
34:32All you have to do is close your eyes.
34:36Put your arms in the air.
34:39And grab it.
34:41That's better.
34:42There we go.
34:52Thank you for doing what you could.
34:54I'm sorry I couldn't do more.
34:58Bye, Alfred.
35:03He says goodbye, Jimmy.
35:11Alfred's very poorly.
35:13I'm afraid so.
35:15You can tell it's poorly.
35:17He always used to be licking himself clean, and now he doesn't even bother.
35:21You're right.
35:22He was always licking himself, wasn't he?
35:26More than any cat I've known, actually.
35:31Jimmy.
35:33Do you know what you are?
35:34The best vet I know.
35:47Wait, wait.
35:49I think I know what's wrong.
35:50No, Mr. Harriet.
35:51I'd like your permission to carry out an exploratory laparotomy.
35:54Cut him open.
35:54I think there is a blockage, but it's the only way to know for sure.
35:58Well, I don't know.
36:00He's old.
36:00And he's frail right now, and yes, it's a risk.
36:02I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't think you could save Alfred's life.
36:06Well, perhaps I should at least ask Mr. Bennet first.
36:09Mr. Bennet's very skilled, but he doesn't know Alfred.
36:11I do.
36:29I'm doing a laparotomy.
36:31For what? The x-rays?
36:33There must be something that doesn't show on an x-ray plate.
36:35Like a hairball.
36:36But you've already checked for hairballs.
36:37Not in the throat.
36:38Further down.
36:39That's why he's not retching.
36:40Are you sure?
36:42If you're wrong...
36:42Could you help me sedate him, please?
36:51Good afternoon.
36:53Now, I've had a little look, and I know where I'm going's coming on.
36:57Oh, I don't know that one.
36:59How about Thursday?
37:00It's one of me bookkeeping days.
37:03I finish at five, so we should still make it.
37:06All being well.
37:08You know, I don't mind if you and Mr. Farnham want to go by yourselves sometimes.
37:13Why would we do a thing like that?
37:15Well, you might want some time on your own.
37:18I'd hate to feel like I were getting in the way.
37:20If anyone's getting in the way, it's me.
37:22You're working.
37:23And here's me getting under your feet.
37:25If you were in my way, I'd tell you.
37:34Can you get to the stomach?
37:37I think so.
37:42There's something there.
37:48It's like a doughy mass.
37:50Could you hold the stomach while I cut?
37:52Yes, of course.
37:55I think so.
38:00That's it.
38:11It's huge.
38:16Erbo, you were right.
38:23Let's get it cleaned out and get them stitched back up.
38:26I think there's more in there.
38:30It feels like it's gone through into the intestine.
38:33Even more trauma for Alfred.
38:35Let's be quick then.
38:36Hmm.
38:45Can I get you anything, Geoff?
38:47Nothing.
38:49He's in the right place, you know.
38:59All right.
39:02That should do it.
39:08We'll see how he recovers.
39:10But he's got a chance now.
39:11Well played, James.
39:12You too.
39:13We're lucky you spotted the rest of it.
39:15No, not still.
39:16The credit's entirely yours.
39:19I already agreed to send them to Granville.
39:22What?
39:23It's what you wanted.
39:25What else could I do?
39:34I'll tell you who we're running to.
39:35Moira Bagley.
39:36Oh, yeah.
39:37She didn't half look well.
39:39Well, there's a reason.
39:40Dorothy?
39:42Are you all right?
39:43You know, James was ready to let Granville Bennett take over.
39:48He was probably trying to do what was best for the cat.
39:51No, he thinks Bennett's more advanced, for God's sake.
39:53Can't imagine how.
39:55You're as forward thinking as anyone.
39:57I've heard you say how much you make sure you keep up with the fancy new treatments and whatnot.
40:02Yes, um...
40:02He should be worried about keeping up with you.
40:07Yes.
40:08You're right.
40:11Yes, you're absolutely right.
40:20I'll need to keep him till tomorrow.
40:23But I have every hope you'll make a full recovery.
40:25Oh.
40:29I'm sorry if I was impolite to ask for a second opinion, Mr. Herriot.
40:36I should never have doubted you.
40:41Get yourself dry as fast as you can.
40:43Jump up and down to keep warm.
40:44The last!
40:45Oh, I think we've used the last of the hot water.
40:47Bath's still full if you want it, but one of the kids might have done away in it.
41:01I have it, Mrs. Townsend. It was right in front of my nose.
41:04Marshmallow!
41:04That's the one!
41:06Thank you, Mr. Atfield.
41:08Goodbye.
41:10Hello, Geoff.
41:11I just wanted to check up on him.
41:13A little treat for Jimmy.
41:15Before he starts school.
41:17Oh, yes.
41:18Well, what's the big day?
41:20And Alfred sends his thanks.
41:23Well, that's very kind to you, Alfred.
41:27He seems much more his old self.
41:29That he is, yeah.
41:31Well, none of that bad words about that, haven't we, Alfred?
41:36Bye, Geoff.
41:41He says nothing to worry about, Mr. Herriot.
41:43Yeah.
41:59Do you have somewhere I could put this to good use?
42:02Of course.
42:03Turns out I can't get a soak in my own home after all.
42:06I want you to feel at home here.
42:10In which case, do you think we could take down this portrait of your ancestor?
42:14His eyes follow me.
42:20So, Dad, I've been thinking...
42:22Groundwater's up in backfield.
42:25Aye, I know.
42:26Listen.
42:27A bit more bloody trenches to dig.
42:29Never stops.
42:30Dad, it's about the cows.
42:32Cows, is it?
42:34I've got an idea.
42:35And it's something we said we'd never do.
42:37But times are changing, and it makes a lot of financial sense.
42:41Oh, aye.
42:42So you want some freezings?
42:44Yes.
42:47Well, if you want some freezings, you'd better get some.
42:49But you knew.
42:50Of course I knew.
42:52And with your father.
42:54And you don't mind?
42:55Seems to me you've got your mind made up.
42:57No point in me arguing.
42:58Right, well I thought we'd start with six.
43:00Six?
43:01You've got no chance.
43:03You sell five of ours, you could have four freezings.
43:07Oh.
43:07Tart very much.
43:08Only thought I'd get two.
43:10Oh, did you?
43:21Yes!
43:30Yes!
43:40James!
43:41Whatever happened to the cat you were going to bring me?
43:43Made a full recovery, I'm glad to say.
43:45But thanks for your offer.
43:46Good.
43:47Can't stop.
43:48Appointments.
43:48But, just wanted to let you know, I've heard you loud and clear.
43:52And I've amended my advertisement accordingly.
43:55That's big of you, Granville.
43:56It's the least I can do.
43:57I don't want to upset anyone.
43:58I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of each other.
44:02Cheerio!
44:19Lovely and warm there, aren't you?
44:21Your friend didn't get this treatment, you know.
44:30Where did that come from?
44:32I have my sources.
44:33How much was it?
44:35It's progress, James.
44:36I don't want you harrumphing like when we got the x-ray machine.
44:39Me harrumphing?
44:43Mrs. H will be happy to have her stove back anyway.
44:53Right.
44:54Where's Satchel?
44:55Go and look.
45:00Auntie Audrey!
45:02It's your favourite egg.
45:06Jimmy!
45:07Satchel!
45:14Look at those laces.
45:15Let's get them done.
45:17Right.
45:17Rabbit ears.
45:18Cross them over.
45:20Pull the ears tight.
45:21There we go.
45:21Thank you Uncle Tristan.
45:24Good luck Jimmy.
45:27Good luck.
45:27Let's go.
45:28Let's go.
45:29Have fun.
45:30Bye.
45:32Goodbye.
45:33Let's go.
45:37Goodbye.
45:38Goodbye Jimmy.
45:39Goodbye.
45:41Goodbye.
45:42Bye baby Rosie.
45:44Have a good evening.
45:49Bye.
45:54Bye.
45:55Bye.
45:56Bye.
45:56Bye.
46:02Right.
46:07Don't forget.
46:08Vets always try the very best.
46:13We're proud of you.
46:15Now go on.
46:18No.
46:22Go on.
46:28I know just how he feels.
46:30The thing about my job is you can do it for ten years and it still feels like day one
46:33every day.
46:35Oh well since it's your first day I've got a special treat for you.
46:39Yeah.
46:40You can come to the cattle market with me and me dad.
46:42That's all right.
46:48Oh yeah.
46:50Can I ever make a bad?
46:53No.
46:53Yeah.
46:54No.
46:56No.
46:58No.
46:58No.
46:59No.
47:00You
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