The Jackpot (12 Nov. 1988)

Having just returned from a two week holiday in Scotland, James has trouble re-adjusting to work. On his first day back, he does his rounds in shorts, much to the amusement of local farmers... See full summary »

Director:

Tony Virgo

Writers:

James Herriot (books), Anthony Steven (by)

Stars:

Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, John McGlynn

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Christopher Timothy	...	James / James Herriot
Robert Hardy	...	Siegfried / Siegfried Farnon
John McGlynn	...	Calum / Calum Buchanan
Lynda Bellingham	...	Helen Herriot
Andrea Gibb	...	Deirdre
Wanda Ventham	...	Mrs. Ridge
Brian McGrath	...	Nick O'Brian
Noel Cameron	...	Robert Corner
Anthony Havering	...	Mr. Tansy (as Tony Havering)
Robert Falconer	...	Jack Tansy
Ted Carroll	...	Ted Hardacre
Mary Wray	...	Mrs. Meynell
Danny James	...	Mr. Meynell

Storyline

Having just returned from a two week holiday in Scotland, James has trouble re-adjusting to work. On his first day back, he does his rounds in shorts, much to the amusement of local farmers. Siegfried heads off on his own holiday and that means a lot of extra work for both Calum and James. Deirdre come to spend a week to help them out and the practice receives an unexpected visit from a nearby vet. James and Helen attend the local horses races where James places a bet on a horse called The Jackpot.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK USA Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 1988 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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