Plenty to Grouse About (29 Dec. 1979)

James is busy with tuberculin testing but is summoned to the Ministry of Agriculture when the test results don't quite add up. Siegfried has to deal with a dog owner who only believes in ... See full summary »

Director:

Christopher Barry

Writers:

James Herriot (books), Terence Dudley (adaptation)

Stars:

Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Christopher Timothy	...	James Herriot
Robert Hardy	...	Siegfried Farnon
Peter Davison	...	Tristan Farnon
Carol Drinkwater	...	Helen
Mary Hignett	...	Mrs Hall
Andrew Robertson	...	Murray
John Ringham	...	Charles Harcourt
Frank Birch	...	Jeff Mallock
Stuart Golland	...	Moverley
Jackie Shinn	...	Hill
Joyce Kennedy	...	Mrs Noakes
Malcolm Raeburn	...	Van Driver
Julian Garlick	...	George
Jayne Lester	...	Kitty Pattison
Catriona MacDonald	...	Mrs. Murray (as Catriona Macdonald)

Storyline

James is busy with tuberculin testing but is summoned to the Ministry of Agriculture when the test results don't quite add up. Siegfried has to deal with a dog owner who only believes in strict discipline in dealing with his dog. He also has to deal with dying sheep, but the owners may not have the means to save them. Helen gets a job as a secretary, but James isn't quite sure he approves. Siegfried, on the other hand, thinks it's a wonderful idea. Tristan is less than enthused however when he realizes he will have to take over Helen's duties in the partnership. Mrs.Hall tells Siegfried that she has to leave to help her brother, who is now alone to work his farm.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 December 1979 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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