to Koji Timothy had narrated the first nine series of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet which features veterinarians Julian Norton and Peter Wright. He had hoped to do so for the tenth series as well, but was self-isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. Peter Davison was asked to take on the role, because his home was equipped with a recording studio, allowing him to complete the project in spite of the lockdown. Timothy was gracious in his comments. "I’m so sorry not to be able to do the voiceover for The Yorkshire Vet right now, but I can’t tell you all how delighted I am that Peter is taking over. He most definitely would be my first choice while I’m in lockdown!" Timothy had also narrated the audio books of the James Herriot series, written by veterinarian Alf Wight who practiced for decades in Thirsk. Personal life Timothy has been married twice; first to Susan Boys, with whom he had four sons and two daughters. During the 1978–1980 first run of All Creatures Great and Small, he had an affair with his on-screen wife, Carol Drinkwater. He has been married to Annie Veronica Swatton since 1982, and they have one daughter. He is a supporter of League Two football club Hartlepool United. Filmography Film Television References External links 1940 births Living people Alumni of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama People educated at The Priory Boys' Grammar School, Shrewsbury People from Gwynedd The Goon Show Welsh male soap opera actors Welsh male stage actors Welsh male television actors