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documentary series that followed a group of trainee veterinary surgeons. The first episode, ''Animal Magic'', aired at 8 pm on 26 August 1997. Series one attracted 8.09 million viewers (39 per cent audience share). It made celebrities of

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and

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, who became TV presenters. Filming took place at various locations in England and Wales, including

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, as well as veterinary practices in

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, and the

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. In 1999, it won Most Popular Documentary Series at the

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Series overview

Specials

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In July 2008,

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broadcast a five-part series called ''Return to... Vets in Practice'', catching up with the stars of ''Vets in Practice'', and highlights from the original series.

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