TV Guide BBC Four Saturday

The story of a giant otter cub rescued and raised by Brazilian naturalist Carolina Vargas. The creature has to be bottle fed, learn how to hunt fish and be taught how to survive the predators of the world's largest wetland, the Pantanal in South America

Adventurer and explorer Paul Rose heads for Wensleydale as he sets out to explore the region, starting in the small town of Hawes, where locals now run many of their own services, including the buses. Paul checks out why cycling is so popular in the Dales and tries to get to the top of the Buttertubs Pass. Along the way he meets a family of dormice and spends time with a man who looks after one of the area's most imposing castles

A look at appeal of the BBC's rural drama, which could be said to have set the template for Sunday night programming with its mix of nostalgia, romance, eccentric characters and stunning scenery. Cast and crew reveal things were often much less cosy behind the scenes, thanks to accidents, cantankerous actors and the limited supply of source material

Actors Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison share their memories of the popular BBC drama series, revealing what it was like to meet the real 'James Herriot'. They also speak about the work they did trailing real vets to make the scenes more credible and the joy they got from performing alongside an array of talented character actors

Siegfried gives another lecture on economy to Calum, who is visited by Molly McFeely, with whose family he stayed while in Ireland - while Deirdre also pays a call at the same time. Meanwhile, James receives an invitation to examine Lord Buttermere's new stallion. Rural drama, starring John McGlynn, Robert Hardy and Christopher Timothy. First broadcast in 1988

Calum cooks a meal, but it takes so long to prepare his guests drink too much and pass out before it is ready. Meanwhile, James encounters a dog that faints to gain attention. Rural drama, starring Robert Hardy, Christopher Timothy and John McGlynn. First broadcast in 1988

Barbara is persuaded to speak to a women's group about her self-sufficient lifestyle - and soon finds herself in great demand. Vintage comedy, with Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal, featuring guest appearances by Robert Lindsay and Angela Thorne