The Yorkshire Vet series 18: Julian Norton and Peter Wright return for new series of Channel 5 show narrated by All Creatures Great and Small actor Christopher Timothy along with a backdrop of Yorkshire’s stunning countryside

The Yorkshire Vet follows the drama, laughter and emotions as a group of town and country vets, at four different practices across the county, help animals of all kinds.

Christopher Timothy, who once portrayed the world’s most famous vet, James Herriot, in the original series of All Creatures Great and Small, provides the narration of the series.

Peter Wright, who was trained in Thirsk by Herriot himself, has more than 40 years of experience under his belt treating a variety of animals. He currently works out of Grace Lane Vets in Kirkbymoorside after leaving Skeldale Veterinary Centre, his former boss’ original practice.

Julian Norton, Peter’s former partner at Skeldale, has opened a practice back in Thirsk, which he runs with his wife, Anne. He is also a partner at Sandbeck Veterinary Centre in Wetherby.

The team of young vets at Donaldson's practice in West Yorkshire will be following in their footsteps in upholding the Herriot ethos. They include: Matt Smith, Shona Searson, David Melleney and Rohin Aojula and although they are based at a state of the art animal hospital in Huddersfield, Donaldson’s is another traditional mixed practice where they treat farm animals, wildlife and popular pets as well as some that are more exotic.

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As well as the colourful characters, the vets will venture to more remote farm locations where the countryside provides a stunning, ever-changing environment.

The first episode will air on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8pm.

Peter travels into England’s green and pleasant land of Yorkshire once more. He faces a difficult lambing at an old friend’s farm - the baby’s legs are hanging out and it’s in a challenging position. Rohin meets a Lord who lives in a back garden ‘chateau’ - Lord Pablo Porcini 1st is a pot-bellied pig. The pig is the owner’s entire world.

Julian heads into surgery, hoping to give another anxious owner more precious time with her elderly dog. In the meantime, Matt and David sample some locally produced dairy products and Matt has to help a very cool visitor to the hospital - a Harris hawk with painful legs.