The Yorkshire Vet's Mr And Mrs Green's Real Life Like Off-Screen

Off-screen, Steve and Jean Green are a genuine Yorkshire couple married for over forty years. They met and married within three months, showcasing a whirlwind romance that has lasted a lifetime. The deeply connected couple has a daughter, Sarah, and their own spin-off series which details their daily farming life.

Ever watch a show and feel like you know the people on screen? Not the actors in a drama, but the real folk in documentaries who just let the cameras into their lives. On Channel 5, The Yorkshire Vet has plenty of those, but one pair, in particular, has really captured everyone's attention.

Steve and Jean Green, better known as Mr and Mrs Green, started as clients of the vets but have become stars in their own right. And with a brand new Christmas special airing on 18 Dec 2025, people are more curious than ever about what this beloved couple is like when the cameras stop rolling.

More than just farmers on the telly

The Yorkshire Vet is brilliant at showing the hard work that veterinary professionals like Peter Wright and Julian Norton do every day. It's a heartwarming and sometimes heart-wrenching look at life in the countryside. But the show wouldn't be the same without the farmers and pet owners. And that's where Steve and Jean Green, or Mr and Mrs Green, first popped up.

They weren't actors; they were just themselves, a genuine, down-to-earth couple from Yorkshire. Their warmth and humour made them instant fan favourites. It's easy to see why they became such popular characters, so much so that they eventually got their very own spin-off series.

A love story for the ages

Behind the TV personalities is a truly lovely story. Steve and Jean have been together for over forty years. And it all happened in a flash. They met when Steve hired Jean's brother for a job, and just three months later, they were married. That kind of whirlwind romance has clearly lasted a lifetime. Their bond is so strong that they had never spent a week apart until earlier this year when Jean Green had to go into hospital for an emergency operation.

That week was incredibly tough for them both, which shows just how close they are. This deep connection was celebrated back in 2020 when the couple renewed their wedding vows, reaffirming a promise made decades earlier. It’s this kind of real, relatable story that makes this beloved couple so special to viewers.

What about their daughter, Sarah Green?

Of course, Mr and Mrs Green are also parents. They have a daughter, Sarah Green, who sometimes appears on their show, At Home With The Greens. Sarah seems to prefer a life away from the spotlight, which is completely understandable. But from the little glimpses she shares online, it’s clear she has a great relationship with her parents.

Her Facebook bio is wonderfully quirky, describing her as an "ambidextrous, happy-go-lucky whippet mum." She's shared sweet photos of her parents with vet Peter Wright and even some adorable snaps of her mum, Jean, with a cat snuggled under her jumper. Back in 2016, she posted a lovely old picture on X (what used to be Twitter) of Jean with a cow, calling her "My wonderful mum and fuzzy friend". It's a small window into the life of a family that has found itself in the public eye.

From farm life to their own spin-off series

When characters on a reality show become this popular, a spin-off series often follows, and that's exactly what happened here. At Home With The Greens gave viewers a closer look at the couple's daily life. The show follows Steve and Jean as they navigate the shift from very traditional farming methods to more modern ones. It’s a fascinating look at how farming is changing, but more than that, it's another chance to spend time with two people who feel more like old friends than TV stars. Their journey on Channel 5 is a testament to how authentic personalities can really shine. These aren't just popular characters; they are real people sharing a piece of their world.

A heartwarming Christmas special with a classic twist

This brings us to the latest telly treat: Christmas with The Greens: A Yorkshire Vet Special. Airing on 18 Dec 2025, this festive special sounds like it's going to be packed with Christmas cheer. The whole show has a heartwarming plot that's actually inspired by a classic Christmas film. The synopsis reveals that: "Inspired by the classic film, Miracle on 34th Street, Jean decides to spread Christmas cheer throughout Thirsk." Think of the festive spirit you might see in a shopping centre like Chadstone at Christmas, but with a lovely Yorkshire twist.

So, what does that involve? Jean's mission to give the town the best Christmas ever includes some seriously lovely activities:

• Bringing donkeys to visit the residents at Herriot Hospice.
• Handing out homemade dog treats at local rescue centres.
• Helping decorate the town with Thirsk's famous Yarn Bombers.

And back at home, there's another heartwarming moment as "Jean revives her daughter's favourite festive gift from childhood." This Christmas special looks set to be the perfect cosy watch, reminding everyone what the season is all about – kindness, community, and family. It’s a wonderful new chapter for Mr and Mrs Green, the most beloved couple on telly.