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The Yorkshire Vet’s Passage to India Wins Praise for Poise, Reunion and Rescue Work

Critics say the Channel 5 special treats India with care, preserving the series’ gentle spirit.

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Rohin Aojula and Peter Wright (Photo: Daisybeck)
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Overview

  • The episode follows Peter Wright and Rohin Aojula to Punjab, where Aojula returns to his family’s village for a deeply felt reunion.
  • On the ground in Amritsar, the vets visit the Pawsitive Sanctuary and join rescuer Amita Seth, who notes weak enforcement of animal welfare laws.
  • Wright is shown saving a street dog’s sight and assisting with treatment of a lame buffalo’s injured ligament.
  • Reviewers highlight a restrained travel approach that avoids clichéd portrayals of India and maintains the show’s Herriot-inspired warmth.
  • Passage to India: A Yorkshire Vet Special is now streaming on Channel 5’s My5 platform.