One by One

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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A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy

2020

Second Noah

Second Noah

1996

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

2025

The Black Tree Epic

The Black Tree Epic

2024

The Blonde Bombshell

The Blonde Bombshell

1999

Die Rebellin

Die Rebellin

2009

Born Free

Born Free

1974

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

1991

The Two Mrs. Grenvilles

The Two Mrs. Grenvilles

1987

All Creatures Great & Small

All Creatures Great & Small

2020

The True Believers

The True Believers

1988

The People's Vet

The People's Vet

2018

Close to Home

1989

ZooLife with Jack Hanna

ZooLife with Jack Hanna

1994

The House the '50s Built

The House the '50s Built

2012

Wild Life

Wild Life

2020

The Incredible Dr. Pol

The Incredible Dr. Pol

2011

Heading Out

Heading Out

2013

Madagascar: A Little Wild

Madagascar: A Little Wild

2020

Bondi Vet

Bondi Vet

2009