Maimie McCoy, who plays Dorothy, was born in Northallerton, the neighboring town to Thirsk in North Yorkshire where Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) practiced for fifty years at 23 Kirkgate and drew upon his experiences as a vet to go on to write this show's source books.
It is divulged for the first time that Mrs. Hall's given name is Audrey.
First appearance in the series by Matthew Lewis, playing Hugh Hulton, a rival to James for Helen's affections.