The Real James Herriot: Jonathon Van Maren interviews Jim Wight

James Herriot, or to use his real name, Alf Wight, is one of the best-loved British authors of all time. Writing autobiographical stories of his days as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales, Herriot captured the hearts of people everywhere. His son Jim Wight worked with him for years, and wrote a memoir of his father. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the life and work of the real James Herriot.

Exclusive podcast interview with Jim Wight, son of vet and author, James Herriot. Part 1 of 2
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Exclusive podcast interview with Jim Wight, son of vet and author, James Herriot. Part 1 of 2

The REAL history behind 'All Creatures Great and Small'
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The REAL history behind 'All Creatures Great and Small'

Stars Reunited - All Creatures Great and Small
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Stars Reunited - All Creatures Great and Small

1977: JAMES HERRIOT, WRITER and VET on Call | The Lively Arts | Writers and Wordsmiths | BBC Archive
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1977: JAMES HERRIOT, WRITER and VET on Call | The Lively Arts | Writers and Wordsmiths | BBC Archive

When a Yorkshire scaffolder fought Muhammad Ali
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When a Yorkshire scaffolder fought Muhammad Ali

Tour of the World of James Herriot in Thirsk
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Tour of the World of James Herriot in Thirsk

All Creatures Great and Small, Season 2: Q&A With the Cast & Crew
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All Creatures Great and Small, Season 2: Q&A With the Cast & Crew

Inside the Herriot Family: A conversation with his daughter, Rosie Page. Part 1 of 2.
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Inside the Herriot Family: A conversation with his daughter, Rosie Page. Part 1 of 2.

Robert Shaw’s Brutally Honest Take on Costars He Can’t Stand | The Dick Cavett Show
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Robert Shaw’s Brutally Honest Take on Costars He Can’t Stand | The Dick Cavett Show

Part 1 of 3 Dog Stories Audiobook by James Herriot
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Part 1 of 3 Dog Stories Audiobook by James Herriot

John le Carré on "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965)"
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John le Carré on "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965)"

James Herriott's Yorkshire, The Film. Christopher Timothy. 1993
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James Herriott's Yorkshire, The Film. Christopher Timothy. 1993

Why Germans Couldn't Explain How the U.S. Moved 133,000 Men to Bastogne Overnight
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Why Germans Couldn't Explain How the U.S. Moved 133,000 Men to Bastogne Overnight

All Creatures Great and Small, Season 1: Behind The Scenes Set Tour
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All Creatures Great and Small, Season 1: Behind The Scenes Set Tour

All creatures great and small / Siegfried and Mrs Hall moments
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All creatures great and small / Siegfried and Mrs Hall moments

James Herriot Statue unveiling - Jim Wight's speech
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James Herriot Statue unveiling - Jim Wight's speech

GRASSINGTON | Full Tour of Grassington Yorkshire. All Creatures Great And Small Filming Locations
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GRASSINGTON | Full Tour of Grassington Yorkshire. All Creatures Great And Small Filming Locations

How to Write Strikingly Well (Lee Child Interview)
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How to Write Strikingly Well (Lee Child Interview)

Join us for part 2 of this exclusive interview with James Herriot's son.
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Join us for part 2 of this exclusive interview with James Herriot's son.

Vintage Roads Great And Small S2 E1 Scarborough to Langthwaite: James Herriot Country
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Vintage Roads Great And Small S2 E1 Scarborough to Langthwaite: James Herriot Country