One by One
One By One is a British television series made by the BBC between 1984 and 1987. The series, created by Anthony Read, followed the career of international veterinarian David Taylor and his work caring for exotic animals at zoos in Britain, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each series was set during a different decade, with exteriors filmed at Dudley Zoo, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park. Thirty-two episodes were made in total. Rob Heyland starred as Turner, while other major cast members included James Ellis, Sonia Graham, Peter Gilmore, Heather James, Catherine Schell, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew Robertson and Christina Nagy.
Cast: James Ellis
10 episodes
- 1. We Called in the ExpertsDonald Turner arrives home in Rochdale fresh from graduating as a fully qualified Veterinary Surgeon, and takes up a position with grumpy older vet Maurice Webb. He is horrified to learn that the Great Northern Zoo is a part of the practice, especially when he is called out on Maurice's day off to treat a chimpanzee who has had a thumb bitten off. The vet is needed so that they can say they 'Called In The Experts'.CC50minJan 29, 1984
- 2. Nature's Great MasterpieceDonald and Maurice are called to the zoo when a female elephant is in extreme pain in her jaw, and is getting more and more debilitated and dangerous. Donald and Maurice discover that the elephant has severe arthritis and there just aren't the drugs to deal with it, and are forced to euthanase her. Donald is left in a black mood as he doesn't consider that he can help any of the animals at the zoo, with his limited knowledge.CC50minFeb 5, 1984
- 3. They Shoot Tigers in IndiaMr. Webb is very displeased when the newspapers learn about the elephant's death, but Donald decides to dig in and learn all he can when Rajah the tiger is poisoned by a disgruntled ex-keeper.CC50minFeb 12, 1984
- 4. Silver LiningsDonald goes on an interview for another job, and watches as Jenny mounts a newspaper campaign to keep the zoo open.CC50minFeb 19, 1984
- 5. Pastures NewDonald decides to take the new job, but has some misgivings about leaving the zoo animals in Webb's care and Jenny is offered a position with a London newspaper.CC50minFeb 26, 1984
- 6. Time and MotionDonald is called in to inspect the animals at a local circus and teaches an old seal trainer some new tricks, and he helps Paddy Reilly find some missing monkeys at the zoo.CC50minMar 4, 1984
- 7. A Long WeekendDonald and a local physician team up for a house call on an eccentric old woman who needs medical attention as much as her pet monkey, and he travels with Maggie to the Continent to bring back an elephant for the zoo.CC50minMar 11, 1984
- 8. Doctor's OrdersDonald treats an obstreperous macaw in the surgery, enlists Maggie as a nurse for a convalescing lion cub, and investigates suspected hoof and mouth disease at the circus.CC50minMar 18, 1984
- 9. The Woman's TouchDonald tries out his new anesthesia gun on a pack of wolves and on an orangutan who has miscarried but refuses to give up the corpse of her baby.CC50minMar 25, 1984
- 10. Ends and BeginningsDonald joins Paddy and the police in a search for a wild cat reported to be running loose on the moor, and faces some dramatic changes in his personal life.CC50minApr 1, 1984
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One by One
One By One is a British television series made by the BBC between 1984 and 1987. The series, created by Anthony Read, followed the career of international veterinarian David Taylor and his work caring for exotic animals at zoos in Britain, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each series was set during a different decade, with exteriors filmed at Dudley Zoo, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park. Thirty-two episodes were made in total. Rob Heyland starred as Turner, while other major cast members included James Ellis, Sonia Graham, Peter Gilmore, Heather James, Catherine Schell, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew Robertson and Christina Nagy.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Andrew Morgan
- Cast
- James Ellis
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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