"Attendant Problems" 30 September 1978
It is lambing time again in the Yorkshire Dales. Siegfried and Tristan treat Mr Benson's flock of sheep, several of which are suffering from a severe calcium deficiency. Others have become victims of a dog. Siegfried has to make a late-night call to Harold Ingledew, who is less than helpful after an evening of drinking at home. Much to Siegfried's chagrin, he repetitively sings "(You're My Heart's Desire, I Love You) Nellie Dean" and "Lily of Laguna". James is still confined to the surgery because of a sore ankle. He meets loner Roderick Perowne, a hatter who can't abide much. His dog, Sligo, has been injured, and Peter Marston, whose dog, Jack, appears to have been caught up in some wrongdoings.
Characters: Mr Benson, Mrs Hall, Roderick Perowne, Peter Marston, Mrs Marston, Harold Ingledew.
The musical piece "Over the Hedgerows", by Johnny Pearson, is featured during the lambing sequence.