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James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.

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When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.

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With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order.

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Carmody is challenged with learning how to be a vet; the new farmers have an illness among their herd; Helen rallies the community to help the newcomers while she awaits some personal news.

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Busy and exhausted, James and Helen cannot get any time together; James hires a new trainee vet, but things do not work out as he expects.

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Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper; James and Helen take inspiration from "Carpe Diem" and make a long-awaited decision.

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Skeldale House is busier than ever while Tristan is away serving; James and Helen dream about the future; Siegfried offers support when Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith.

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Chronicling the heartwarming and humorous adventures of a young country vet, who lives and works in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1930s.

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