Promises to Keep (17 Nov. 1990)

Tristan is upset when Siegfried criticizes him for sleeping in. Siegfried assumed Tristan was out partying when in fact he had spent most of the night treating a sick cow. Tristan is ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Goldie

Writers:

James Herriot (books), Johnny Byrne (by)

Stars:

Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Christopher Timothy	...	James / James Herriot
Robert Hardy	...	Siegfried / Siegfried Farnon
Peter Davison	...	Tristan / Tristan Farnon
Lynda Bellingham	...	Helen / Helen Herriot
Jean Heywood	...	Mrs Alton
Thora Hird	...	Mrs. Clarke
Warren Clarke	...	Mr. Sutcliffe
Ray Mangion	...	Franco
Caroline Webster	...	Katharine
Jessica Sewell	...	Mary
Sarah Dangerfield	...	Judith

Storyline

Tristan is upset when Siegfried criticizes him for sleeping in. Siegfried assumed Tristan was out partying when in fact he had spent most of the night treating a sick cow. Tristan is convinced that Siegfried and James are always giving him the dirty jobs, so he and Siegfried swap rounds for the day. Tristan first call is to treat Mr. Sutcliffe's rather large pig. Siegfried has to deal with Mrs. Clarke, whose lambs are failing. Turns out her own health may not be what it once was. James advises Franco Pedretti, who is hoping to marry but doesn't quite know how to propose, on local customs.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 1990 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Productions, A&E Television Networks

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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