All Creatures Great & Small

1979•7 series•Entertainment / Drama
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The trials and misadventures of the staff at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire. James Herriot, a young animal surgeon, moves to a small Yorkshire town to begin his first job.

Plenty to Grouse About: Episode Image
Episode 1Plenty to Grouse About

Another slice of 1930s veterinary life fresh from the horse's mouth. The vets have to deal with illness on the grouse moors, and James has to save a cow.

Charity Begins at Home: Episode Image
Episode 2Charity Begins at Home

Those well-loved vets, including a pre-Doctor Who Peter Davison, save the lives of more unwell animals. James and Helen try to adopt a wayward cat.

Every Dog Has His Day: Episode Image
Episode 3Every Dog Has His Day

Hilarious antics with the rural pre-war vets, with Christopher Timothy taking the part of writer James Herriot. Mrs Pumphrey needs James's advice.

Hair of the Dog: Episode Image
Episode 4Hair of the Dog

James has to perform an emergency operation in the classic series that's all about farming, funny stories and fantastic scenery. A blast from the past!

If Wishes Were Horses: Episode Image
Episode 5If Wishes Were Horses

Animal antics on the Yorkshire Dales in the classic TV series. A local ne'er-do-well vows to turn over a new leaf to pay for treatment for his ill dog.

Pig in the Middle: Episode Image
Episode 6Pig in the Middle

It's a time for squabbling amongst the three Yorkshire vets working at the same practice. The vets all want an evening out, but find their diaries clashing.

Be Prepared: Episode Image
Episode 7Be Prepared

Comedy among the country folk in the long-running show. A dog comes round from an operation and wanders off - upsetting Siegfried and James's evening plans.

A Dying Breed: Episode Image
Episode 8A Dying Breed

Classic drama from the Dales with the vets always busy with animals and other antics in the 1930s. To Tristan's dismay, he becomes highly regarded and in demand.

Brink of Disaster: Episode Image
Episode 9Brink of Disaster

The 1930s-based country vet series that paved the way for Sunday night entertainment as we know it. Siegfried is faced with an outbreak of foot-and-mouth.

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Episode 10Home and Away

Tears and laughter at the 1930s country practice that caters for the real animals in the community. James upsets the greyhound owners at the local dogtrack.

Alarms and Excursions: Episode Image
Episode 11Alarms and Excursions

Doctors at work in the Dales, specialising in our animal friends. Siegfried is determined to find out who is responsible for an outbreak of poisoning.

Matters of Life and Death: Episode Image
Episode 12Matters of Life and Death

All things bright and beautiful in the series which will bring back memories of cosy Sunday nights. James gets a glimpse of upper-class life.

Will to Live: Episode Image
Episode 13Will to Live

There'll be tears before bedtime when the 1930s vets face a heartbreaking job in the classic drama series. A man has to be told that his dog has lost its sight.

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Episode 14Big Steps and Little 'Uns

A voyage back in time to a more innocent age to meet the Yorkshire vets. Siegfried, James and Tristan deal with domestic disharmony in their own ways.

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