One By One is a British television series made by the BBC between 1984 and 1987.
The series, created by Anthony Read, followed the career of international veterinarian David Taylor and his work caring for exotic animals at zoos in Britain, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each series was set during a different decade, with exteriors filmed at Dudley Zoo, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park. Thirty-two episodes were made in total.
Rob Heyland starred as Turner, while other major cast members included James Ellis, Sonia Graham, Peter Gilmore, Heather James, Catherine Schell, Peter Jeffrey, Andrew Robertson and Christina Nagy.
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One by One
January 29, 1984
May 2, 1987
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On the eve of Ethe's wedding to Teddy, Donald is called to Madrid Zoo, where Shao-Shao the Giant Panda is showing signs of going into labour. A tearful Ethel asks Paddy to take his place in giving her away. After the baby panda is born he flies home to witness the marriage, to the delight of Ethel.
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