British Comedy Guide

It Shouldn't Happen To A Vet

  • 1976 film

John Alderton stars as the hapless young vet James Herriot, in his many adventures working in a Yorkshire country practice. Also features Colin Blakely, Lisa Harrow, Bill Maynard, Paul Shelley, Richard Pearson and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
John Alderton James Herriot
Colin Blakely Siegfried Farnon
Lisa Harrow Helen Herriot
Bill Maynard Hinchcliffe
Paul Shelley Richard Carmody
Richard Pearson Granville Bennett
Rosemary Martin Mrs. Dalby
Raymond Francis Colonel Bosworth
John Barrett Crump
Philip Stone Jack Almond
May Warden Mrs. Tompkins
Liz Smith Mrs. Dodds
Christine Hargreaves Mrs. Butterworth
Martin Whiteley Bamford Boy
Clifford Kershaw Kendall
Leslie Sarony Kirby
Gwen Nelson Mrs. Kirby
Kevin Moreton William Dalby
Stacy Davies Harry
John Price Charlie
Marjorie Sudell Mrs. Bond
Juliet Cooke Jean
Robert Putt PC Dalloway
Bernard Atha 2nd PC
Richard Griffiths Sam Broadbent
Teddy Turner Judge
Brian Sweeney Boy with Pony
Ian Hastings Jackson
Ken Burgess Check Suit
Peter Russell Man with Tatles
David Clayforth Boy with Tortoise
Richard Clayforth Boy with Goldfish
Sally Grace Blonde
Tommy Harper Father with Mynah Bird
Writing team
Alan Plater Writer
Production team
Eric Till Director
Margaret Matheson Producer
David Susskind Executive Producer
Cecil F. Ford Associate Producer
Roy Stevens Associate Producer
Thom Noble Editor
Geoffrey Drake Production Designer
Mary Selway Casting Director
Arthur Ibbetson Director of Photography
Laurie Johnson Composer
Colin Brewer 1st Assistant Director
James Herriot Creator

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