Before he became famous, a wide-eyed and eager James Herriot arrived at Glasgow Veterinary College to pursue the career he'd dreamed of since childhood. Unfolding against the backdrop of profound social change at home and abroad, Young James Herriot is a fascinating look at the backstory of a beloved author.

Title from sell sheet. Originally broadcast in three parts on BBC in 2011. Bonus: the making of Young James Herriot (21 min.) ; photogallery ; James Herriot biography.