One by One 1984
What is One by One?
One by One is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 29, 1984
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 3 seasons · 32 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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One by One is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 32 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A period drama chronicling a vet’s work with exotic animals across Britain’s zoos.”
- Authentic zoo locations
- Explores veterinary challenges in the 1950s‑70s
- Strong ensemble cast
- Only 32 episodes, limiting story breadth
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas about animal care and zoo life.
The series is a family‑friendly drama focused on professional and animal themes.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on the BBC from 29 January 1984 to 2 May 1987.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 32 episodes were made.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows international veterinarian David Taylor caring for exotic animals at British zoos from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Anthony Read.
Where were the exterior scenes filmed?
Exterior scenes were filmed at Dudley Zoo, Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park.
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