James Herriot
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˈheriət/
/ˌdʒeɪmz ˈheriət/
- born James Alfred Wight (1916-95) writer, born in Sunderland and grew up in Scotland,who is well known for his humorous books about the life of a country vet (= animal doctor) in Yorkshire. The books were made into a popular television series called All Creatures Great and Small (1977-90).