Herriott biography summary

Born in Sunderland , Wight graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in , returning to England to become a veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire , where he practised for almost 50 years.

James herriot cause of death

He is best known for writing a series of eight books set in the s—s Yorkshire Dales about veterinary practice, animals, and their owners, which began with If Only They Could Talk , first published in Over the decades, the series of books has sold some 60 million copies. The franchise based on his writings was very successful. In addition to the books, there have been several television and film adaptations of Wight's books, including the film All Creatures Great and Small ; a BBC television series of the same name , which ran 90 episodes; and a UK Channel 5 series , also of the same name.

He had a "soft, lilting Scottish accent," according to actor Christopher Timothy , who portrayed James Herriot in the series. He later wrote: "I was intrigued by the character and behaviour of these animals Two years later, in , he decided to become a vet after the principal of Glasgow Veterinary College gave a lecture at his high school. Wight took six years to complete the five-year programme at Glasgow Veterinary College.

He failed several of his classes on the first try surgery, pathology, physiology, histology, animal husbandry. His setback was partly because of a recurring gastrointestinal problem, which required multiple operations.