In the mid-1930s, young James Herriot, fresh from veterinary school, arrives in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to begin his career.

Title from disc labels. Based on the books by James Herriot. Originally broadcast on television in 1978. Special features on disc 4 include: 48-min. archival documentary on Alf Wight (James Herriot); who's who in the cast.

Disc 1:Horse sense / adapted by Brian Clark ; directed by Terence Dudley (50 min.) -- Dog days / adapted by Brian Finch ; directed by Peter Moffatt (50 min.) -- It takes all kinds / adapted by Johnny Byrne ; directed by Christopher Baker (50 min.). Disc 2: Calf love / adapted by Anthony Steven ; directed by Terence Dudley (50 min.) -- Out of practice / adapted by Johnny Byrne ; directed by Peter Moffatt (50 min.) -- Nothing like experience / adapted by Johnny Byrne ; directed by Christopher Baker (50 min.). Disc 3: Golden lads and girls / adapted by Brian Finch ; directed by Terence Dudley (50 min.) -- Advice and consent / adapted by Brian Finch ; directed by Peter Moffatt (50 min.) -- The last furlong / adapted by Anthony Steven ; directed by Christopher Baker (50 min.) -- Sleeping partners / adapted by Johnny Byrne ; directed by Terence Dudley (50 min.). Disc 4: Bulldog breed / adapted by Brian Finch ; directed by Peter Moffatt (50 min.) -- Practice makes perfect / adapted by Johnny Byrne ; directed by Christopher Baker (50 min.) -- Breath of life / adapted by Anthony Steven ; directed by Terence Dudley (50 min.).