
18 Oct 1985

A Sense of Freedom
The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

James Herriot is a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the 1930s. He is assigned to the practice of Siegfried Farnon, who—together with his mischievous brother Tristan—already have a successful business. James undergoes a variety of adventures during his work, which are just as often caused by the characters of the county, including the Farnon brothers, as the animals in his care.

James Herriot

Siegfried Farnon

Helen Alderson
Tristan Farnon

Cranford

Soames

Miss Harbottle

Mr Alderson
Mrs Hall
Connie

Farmer in Cinema
Joyce

Dinsdale's Uncle

Mrs Seaton

Head Waiter

Mrs. Pumphrey

Mr. Dean
Geoff Mallock

Pamela
Brenda

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The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

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