"The Rough and the Smooth" 11 November 1989
Siegfried treats an over-active horse owned by the eccentric Darnley sisters, one of whom is quite sure that Siegfried's power over horses borders on witchcraft. James has several encounters with Mr Ripley, whose laziness in getting a new gate causes grievous bodily harm to all those who approach his farm. Bill Ramsey leaves his Great Dane, Henrietta, in the care of the vets. Siegfried tries to introduce greater efficiency into the work of the practice, with mixed results. It is the fifteenth anniversary of James' arrival in Darrowby — an occasion Siegfried is determined to acknowledge.
Characters: Sybil Darnley, Edie Darnley, Mr Ripley, Mrs Ripley, Bill Ramsey.