Brian Sinclair (veterinary surgeon) Ministry of Agriculture's Sterility Advisory unit, rising to become head of the Veterinary Investigation Centre in Leeds. He was the model for the character 'Tristan Farnon' in Wight's semi-autobiographical novels, which were later adapted to the big screen in two films, and television under the name "All Creatures Great and Small". The fictional Tristan was portrayed as a charming rogue who was still studying veterinary medicine in the early books, constantly having to re-take examinations because of his lack of application, often to be found in the pub, and subject to tirades from his bombastic elder brother Siegfried. Unlike his
Mark Curry (television presenter) coach. He has commentated at Wimbledon for BBC Radio 5, Radio Wimbledon and for Talk Radio Europe. He featured on the BBC One quiz show "Pointless" in December 2012 alongside Peter Duncan. In January 2014, Curry received a diploma in Life Coaching and contributed to ITV's "Piers Morgan's Life Stories", discussing his friendship with actress Beverley Callard known for her role in "Coronation Street". From May to August 2014, he played, "Siegfried Farnon", in the stage adaptation and UK tour of, "All Creatures Great and Small". In January 2015, Curry appears as a guest panelist in the Channel 5's daytime