Episodes
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1. Winter on the Moors
13 Dec 2016 · 46 min
With Yorkshire in the grip of another bitter winter, the vets battle against the elements to visit their clients in remote farm locations. The pace of life slows in rural communities around Thirsk, but there is no rest for the team as they contend with cold, dark nights, rain and snow to treat creatures great and small, from owls to cattle.
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2. At Christmas (2016)
24 Dec 2016 · 46 min
It's Christmas in Thirsk, but the vets cannot join in the celebrations until they have tended to their flock. A cow has collapsed on Chris's farm leading Peter to fear the worst, Barney the spaniel may have to have a leg amputated and a piglet named Tiny Tim needs some urgent care. When things settle down, Peter and Julian have the honour of switching on Thirsk's Christmas lights.
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3. Home Visits
7 Feb 2017 · 44 min
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4. On Call
21 Mar 2017 · 44 min
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5. Winter Special
1 Jan 2019 · 60 min
Julian Norton deals with a sick sheepdog and Peter Wright tries to reach a cow with pneumonia that needs constant care, but a raging blizzard means his route is blocked. Without medication the cow will die, so Peter must brave the extreme conditions to get through on foot. Meanwhile in Boroughbridge, farmer Ben has brought his prized sheepdog Meg in to see Julian after discovering a lump. A fox who needs spaying before unwelcome suitors come calling.
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6. All About Herriot Special
8 Jan 2019 · 44 min
Special episode of the documentary series about a country veterinary practise. Peter Wright and Julian Norton explore the legacy of James Herriot, visiting some of the famous vet's favourite parts of the countryside, while bumping into some old friends on the way.
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7. The Greens' Story
5 Mar 2019 · 44 min
Special episode of the documentary series about a country veterinary practise. Jean and Steve Green celebrate their 40th anniversary in a ceremony on the farm.
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8. Young Farmers
13 Aug 2019 · 44 min
In this special edition, Julian Norton visits the young people putting everything they have into their number-one passion - farming. The programme celebrates the hard work and dedication of four young farmers, as they spend the summer making their mark on the Yorkshire countryside. Julian meets fourth-generation farmer Ben, who has spent his entire life working on his dad's highly successful farm, but now feels it is time to go it alone.
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9. Donkey Day Out for Help the Animals
3 Dec 2019 · 44 min
Peter Wright takes donkey-loving farmers and long-time friends and clients Steve and Jean Green on a special trip. The Greens pay their first trip to London, where they take a boat on the Thames, enjoy a traditional East End meal of jellied eels and pay a visit to Abbey Road. They then move on to the Chelsea Flower Show, where Pete is to open a special donkey-themed garden, and visit an urban farm in the shadow of Canary Wharf. Finally, they move on to Sidmouth, home of the Donkey Sanctuary's international headquarters.
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10. 12 Days of Christmas for Help the Animals
4 Dec 2019 · 55 min
Festive edition of the documentary inspired by the classic Christmas song, beginning as vets Julian Norton and Peter Wright encounter 12 huskies, followed by 11 braying donkeys and so on. The countdown of patients also includes feisty ferrets, running reindeer and ends, of course, with a poorly partridge - although whether it is in a pear tree remains to be seen.
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11. The Peter Wright Story
26 May 2020 · 44 min
Peter looks back on the highs and lows of his veterinary career. He returns to his childhood home for the first time in 50 years and visiting his former teachers from primary school to sixth form, who reveal the events that inspired his medical career. He also looks back on his experiences as a work experience student for Alf Wight, also known to the world as James Herriot.
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12. Winter Special
8 Dec 2020 · 44 min
Julian Norton deals with a sick sheepdog and Peter Wright tries to reach a cow with pneumonia that needs constant care, but a raging blizzard means his route is blocked. Without medication the cow will die, so Peter must brave the extreme conditions to get through on foot. Meanwhile in Boroughbridge, farmer Ben has brought his prized sheepdog Meg in to see Julian after discovering a lump.
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13. At Christmas (2020)
22 Dec 2020 · 44 min
Life in veterinary surgeries in Thirsk and Boroughbridge. Cannon Hall Farm's reindeer, Geoffrey and Prince, need check-ups to get them in good order for present-delivery season.
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14. The Yorkshire Vet at Christmas: It's a Wonderful Life
14 Dec 2021 · 44 min
In a special festive episode, Peter rushes to a friend who has a pet turkey that has been attacked by a dog, and Matt has to operate on a terrier to remove a large tumour. Meanwhile, Julian's team are a surprised by an unexpected visitor to the practice, a lost parrot that the team try to reunite with its owner.
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15. At Christmas (2022)
13 Dec 2022 · 44 min
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16. The Yorkshire Vet at Christmas 2022
13 Dec 2022
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17. On Call
19 Jun 2017
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18. A Donkey for Christmas
17 Dec 2024
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19. Passage to India
26 Aug 2025 · 90 min
Peter and Rohin explore Punjab, treating animals and diving into vibrant local traditions.
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20. A Decade in the Moors & Dales
10 Dec 2025 · 67 min
We look back at the adventures of Peter Wright, Julian Norton and the vets, over 10 years.
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21. The Yorkshire Vet at Christmas: The Gift of Giving
22 Dec 2025 · 45 min
The vets and nurses throw themselves into a fundraising challenge for the Dogs Trust.
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22. Night Shift
15 May 2026 · 46 min
The team tackles the most serious cases on the night shift, including a spaniel injured after a freak accident on a woodland walk and an angry fighting cat brought in after a late-night scrap.
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23. Peter's Dream
13 Aug 2026 · 60 min
Peter has a project to give animal lovers places where they can remember their pets.
The Yorkshire Vet Specials: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Yorkshire Vet Specials?
Specials of The Yorkshire Vet has 23 episodes, about 17 hours in total.
When did The Yorkshire Vet Specials come out?
Specials premiered on 13 Dec 2016.