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Young James Herriot (2011)

2011-12-18 · 1h 0m · EN
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Young James Herriot is a three-part British television drama based on the early life of veterinary surgeon James Herriot. It features Iain de Caestecker as the title character following his arrival at veterinary college, alongside Amy Manson and Ben Lloyd-Hughes as fellow students Whirly Tyson and Rob McAloon. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Ann McManus and Eileen Gallagher, it was a Koco Drama production for the BBC which first aired on BBC One in December 2011.

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Iain De CaesteckerIain De CaesteckerJames HerriotAmy MansonAmy MansonWhirly TysonBen Lloyd-HughesBen Lloyd-HughesRob McAloonNatasha LittleNatasha LittleMrs. MunroGary LewisGary LewisProfessor Quintin GunnellRalph RiachRalph RiachProfessor Henry LeggeTony CurranTony CurranProfessor Donald RichieJoanna VanderhamJoanna VanderhamSusannah HarkerSusannah HarkerJimmy YuillJimmy YuillDavid Bark-JonesDavid Bark-JonesCiarán McMenaminCiarán McMenamin

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Young James Herriot is a three-part British television drama based on the early life of veterinary surgeon James Herriot. It features Iain de Caestecker as the title character following his arrival at veterinary college, alongside Amy Manson and Ben Lloyd-Hughes as fellow students Whirly Tyson and Rob McAloon. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Ann McManus and Eileen Gallagher, it was a Koco Drama production for the BBC which first aired on BBC One in December 2011.

How long is Young James Herriot?

Young James Herriot has a runtime of 60 minutes.