The Bull with the Bowler Hat (31 Jan. 1988)

With his new responsibilities, Tristan tries to convince skeptical farmers of the benefits of artificial insemination. Getting nowhere with Deirdre, Tristan accepts Calum's suggestion that ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Moffatt

Writers:

James Herriot (books), Johnny Byrne (by)

Stars:

Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Timothy	...	James / James Herriot
Robert Hardy	...	Siegfried / Siegfried Farnon
Peter Davison	...	Tristan / Tristan Farnon
Lynda Bellingham	...	Helen Herriot
John McGlynn	...	Calum Buchanan
Andrea Gibb	...	Deidre McEwan
Judy Wilson	...	Mrs. Greenlaw
Oliver Wilson	...	Jimmy Herriot
Rebecca Smith	...	Rosie Herriot
Peter Martin	...	Mr. Hartley
Peter Ivatts	...	Tom Maxwell (as Peter Ivaats)
George Malpas	...	Mr. Dakin
James Bree	...	Humphrey Cobb
Fred Feast	...	Jeff Mallock
Johnny Maxfield	...	Mr. Dodson

Storyline

With his new responsibilities, Tristan tries to convince skeptical farmers of the benefits of artificial insemination. Getting nowhere with Deirdre, Tristan accepts Calum's suggestion that she be invited for dinner where Calum will prepare a special dish for them. Unfortunately for Tristan, Deirdre and Calum seem to have a lot in common. James blames himself when a cow he was treating dies and he's now concerned that legal action might be taken against him. He also has to treat Humphrey Cobbs' pregnant dog. There's nothing wrong with the dog except when its owner who, when in his cups, phones James in a panic imagining the worse. Siegfried takes Calum to task over a resident owl he brought home to Skeldale House.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK USA Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 January 1988 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Productions, A&E Television Networks, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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