96-year-old left in tears as wife of 45 years hospitalised – their reunion melts hearts. No nights apart in 45 years – until now: Yorkshire couple’s emotional hospital split

In a deeply emotional twist in The Yorkshire Vet spin-off series At Home With The Greens, beloved farming couple Jean and Steve Green experienced their very first separation in over four decades when Jean, 73, was admitted to hospital for surgery—leaving her 96-year-old husband, Steve, at home alone for the first time in their 45-year marriage.

Peter Wright, the show’s star and longtime friend of the couple since the 1980s, shared how touching it was to witness their reunion. “They were like two lovestruck teenagers,” he said. “They had never spent a single night apart. The moment she returned home, they curled up together by the fire.

Despite Jean’s operation, it wasn’t long before her fiery spirit returned. In one unforgettable episode, she even dragged Peter along to get her first tattoo—much to the shock of her traditionalist husband, Steve, who once joked he’d kick their daughter out if she ever came home inked.

“They’re the heartbeat of the show,” Peter added. “Jean is unpredictable, full of energy and adventure, while Steve is quiet, thoughtful—and deeply romantic. He used to write poems for her while sitting on his tractor.

The series captures the charm of rural life and the enduring bond of a couple whose entire world revolves around their Yorkshire farm. With viewers from as far away as Australia sending gifts and letters, Jean remains a fan favourite, eagerly unwrapping parcels filled with biscuits, coffee, and kangaroo plushies.

From fiery debates to touching reunions, Jean and Steve Green prove that even after nearly a century of life, love never gets old.