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Voices from Herriot Country

Voices from Herriot Country

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A new podcast about Yorkshire characters 50 years after the first 'James Herriot' book about life as a rural vet was published.By Helen Leavey and Simon Collins.

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  • Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 6 - The Child Actor

    Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 6 - The Child Actor
    2020/08/26
    Welcome to the SIXTH episode of 'Voices from Herriot Country', a new podcast about Yorkshire characters 50 years after the first 'James Herriot' book about life as a rural vet was published. Alf Wight (his real name) soon became a bestselling phenomenon. There were two films based on his books, as well as the popular BBC TV series, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Who could ever forget that theme tune. And now there's a new Channel 5 TV series to enjoy too!In our sixth episode we have a special link to the original 'All Creatures Great and Small' with tourism boss and proud Yorkshireman James Mason, the CEO of 'Welcome to Yorkshire'. Now in his early 40s, it's James' job to promote his county's many assets, from its Dales, Moors and coastline to its history, culture, food and drink. But as a youngster James also did his bit to promote Yorkshire, 'Herriot Country' in particular. Hope you enjoy listening to The Child Actor.....

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    16 分
  • Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 5 - The Carpet Man

    Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 5 - The Carpet Man
    2020/06/20
    Welcome to the FIFTH episode of 'Voices from Herriot Country', a new podcast about Yorkshire characters 50 years after the first 'James Herriot' book about life as a rural vet was published. Alf Wight (his real name) soon became a bestselling phenomenon. There were two films based on his books, as well as the popular BBC TV series, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Who could ever forget that theme tune...... And now there's a new Channel 5 TV series to enjoy too!In our fifth episode we meet Yorkshire businessman Bill Calvert who owns several carpet shops. He grew up in a travelling family, often spending weeks on country roads with his grandfather in an old-fashioned bowtop 'gypsy' caravan, pulled by a horse called Nelly. Hope you enjoy listening toThe Carpet Man......

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    16 分
  • Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 4 - The Lady from Central Asia with a Tale of a Donkey

    Voices from Herriot Country - Episode 4 - The Lady from Central Asia with a Tale of a Donkey
    2020/04/25
    Welcome to the FOURTH episode of 'Voices from Herriot Country', a new podcast about Yorkshire characters 50 years after the first 'James Herriot' book about life as a rural vet was published. Alf Wight (his real name) soon became a bestselling phenomenon. There were two films based on his books, as well as the popular BBC TV series, 'All Creatures Great and Small'. Who could ever forget that theme tune...... And now there's a new Channel 5 TV series to enjoy too!In our fourth episode we meet Alfiya Stephenson, born in the Soviet Union in April 1970, the same month and year the first Herriot book was published. She had a happy rural childhood in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, her father being the community's doctor - and vet. Now, Alfiya lives in the Yorkshire Dales with her husband, a Yorkshireman, and often shows Russian tourists around her adopted home. This lovely lady, a passionate Herriot fan, told us some wonderful stories, including the first one you'll hear - a Tale of a Donkey......

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    15 分
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