Young James Herriot(2011)
Overview
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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Top 10 Billed Cast
James Herriot
Whirly Tyson
Rob McAloon
Mrs. Munro
Professor Quintin Gunnell
Professor Henry Legge
Professor Donald Richie
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