Little DONKEYS

PETER WRIGHT on teaming up with Dame Judi Dench for a passion project

- HANNAH DAVIES

THE YORKSHIRE VET: A DONKEY FOR CHRISTMAS

TUESDAY, 8PM, CHANNEL 5 FACTUAL

Vet Peter Wright has something very special in common with Oscar-winning actor Dame Judi Dench: a love of donkeys!

Now, having never met before, the pair are joining forces in The Yorkshire Vet: A Donkey for Christmas, a festive edition of the popular Channel 5 show that sees them visit Cornwall to explore the incredible work being carried out at The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary, of which Judi is a patron.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Peter, 68, tells TV Times about this one-off special…

It’s lovely to see donkeys taking centre stage, Peter. What did you hope to highlight in this episode?