: The waterfall where James is seen swimming early in the episode is Janet’s Foss near Malham.

: Exterior shots were filmed at a private house in Grassington (with added false pillars).

: The episode concludes with Siegfried discovering Tristan’s deception about his grades, leading to a massive outburst. James and Tristan find common ground in surviving Siegfried's eccentricities. Main Cast & Characters Nicholas Ralph James Herriot The young, earnest assistant vet Samuel West Siegfried Farnon The eccentric and demanding senior vet Callum Woodhouse Tristan Farnon Siegfried’s mischievous younger brother Anna Madeley The capable and observant housekeeper Rachel Shenton Helen Alderson A local farmer and James's love interest Diana Rigg Mrs. Pumphrey The wealthy, eccentric owner of Tricki-Woo Matthew Lewis Hugh Hulton A wealthy local landowner and rival for Helen Key Filming Locations

: The scene where James picks up Tristan in a flashy Rover was filmed at Finghall Railway Station (though some sources cite Oakworth on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway).

: James is introduced to the wealthy widow Mrs. Pumphrey and her pampered Pekingese, Tricki-Woo , who is suffering from "flop-bott" due to an overindulgent diet of beef Wellington and trifle.