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Release Year2011
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYoung James Herriot
About Young James Herriot
Young James Herriot is a three-part British television drama based on the early life of veterinary surgeon James Herriot. It features Iain de Caestecker as the title character following his arrival at veterinary college, alongside Amy Manson and Ben Lloyd-Hughes as fellow students Whirly Tyson and Rob McAloon. Directed by Michael Keillor and written by Ann McManus and Eileen Gallagher, it was a Koco Drama production for the BBC which first aired on BBC One in December 2011.
Directed by —, Young James Herriot leans on a strong ensemble — Iain De Caestecker, Amy Manson, Ben Lloyd-Hughes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.
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