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James Herriot and crew deal with sick animals, eccentric farmers, courtship, and strict government mandates in a new season of the series lauded for its “soothing tone” by the New York Times. Change is the order of the day as professional and emotional relationships mature in the rural Yorkshire veterinary practice immortalized by author James Herriot’s charming stories. Themes for Season 3 include new partnerships, ghosts from the past, and doing one’s duty — and of course doing right by the animals.
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“A lovely series grounded in a great respect for nature and all living things,” enthused the Boston Globe.
Podcast Episode: Nicholas Ralph- What better way to kick of an all-new season than with a joyous wedding? Actor Nicholas Ralph discusses the momentous occasion, what it was like filming the big day, and the surprising special guests that made it all the more special.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Second Time Lucky” encore Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - A missing ring is just one snag as James and Helen’s wedding date approaches. For on e thing, a farmer’s cow may have TB.
Episode 2: “Honeymoon’s Over” encore Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - James and Helen enter married life, while James settles in uneasily as Siegfried’s partner at the clinic. Tristan too must make new adjustments.
Episode 3: “Surviving Siegfried” encore Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Siegfried’s First World War experiences resurface as he struggles to save a racehorse. Helen faces a decision over James’s TB testing plan.
Episode 4: “What A Balls Up” encore Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - TB testing mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger. Helen struggles with her lifelong vocation. Mrs. Hall and Tristan have brushes with love.
Episode 5: “Edward” encore Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past. While she is away, Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping. Meanwhile, Helen is at loose ends.
Episode 6: “For Whom The Bell Tolls” encore Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - As war comes in September 1939, everyone faces decisions small and large. Romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall. TB plagues Helen’s farm.
Episode 7: "Merry Bloody Christmas" encore Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 - As the nation mobilizes for war, James and Tristan ponder how to do their bit. Siegfried, Mrs. Hall, and Helen also confront life changes.
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CREDITS: A Playground production for MASTERPIECE and Channel 5 in association with All3Media International. The executive producers are Colin Callender and Melissa Gallant for Playground, Ben Vanstone, Rebecca Eaton and Susanne Simpson for MASTERPIECE, which is presented on PBS by WGBH Boston and Louise Pedersen for All3Media International. The producer is Richard Burrell. The lead writer is Ben Vanstone. The lead director is Brian Percival, with Stewart Svaasand also directing episodes.
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