"The Bull with the Bowler Hat" 31 January 1988
Tristan begins work as a Fertility Advisor. He conducts an informal seminar in the beer garden of the Drovers. At a dead end with Deirdre, Tristan accepts Calum's suggestion that he invite her to dinner, for which Calum will prepare his speciality: roast duck. As it turns out, the two Scots discover they have a lot more in common. James tries unsuccessfully to save Tom Maxwell's sick cow and is concerned that the farmer will take legal action against him. He also has to treat Humphrey Cobb's pregnant dog, but discovers that it is the owner who needs more attention. Siegfried thinks that Calum is introducing too much wildlife into Skeldale House.
Characters: Calum Buchanan, Deirdre McEwan, Mrs Greenlaw, Jimmy Herriot, Rosie Herriot, Mr Hartley, Tom Maxwell, Mr Dakin, Humphrey Cobb, Jeff Mallock, Mr Dodson, Harold Sweetman, Myra Sweetman, Major Bullivant (uncredited).