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Season 1 – All Creatures Great and Small

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James Alfred Wight's series of books that were written under the pen name James Herriot, are based on his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in England from 1940 to 1992. This series based on the novels chronicles the heartwarming and humorous adventures of James, a young country vet who lives and works in Yorkshire in the late 1930s. The show revolves around a trio of veterinary surgeons, including Siegfried Farnon, who hires James into his veterinary practice at Skeldale House. Besides Siegfried and James, there is Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan, and Mrs. Hall, their housekeeper.
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With a winsome cast, picturesque setting, and plenty of heart, All Creatures Great and Smallis a gentle reminder that good drama can be as soothing as it is entertaining.

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Kathryn VanArendonk New York Magazine/Vulture If the animals help open the door to male tenderness, All Creatures Great and Small provides all kinds of other outlets for Herriot to direct that same sensibility into his human relationships. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times I continued to devour all the episodes made available to the press until I finally realized that I was clearly happier with what I considered a very flawed adaptation of "All Creatures Great and Small" than many other television shows of my acquaintance. Feb 1, 2021 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe It falls into the category of good-ish, as well as picturesque (no ish), wholesome, and utterly soothing. It's easy on the soul and on the eyes. Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast I love the books and this is as close to a perfect adaptation as you could get Jul 26, 2023 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider James Herriot's animal stories never get old. We're newly charmed by the latest Masterpiece adaptation, featuring Diana Rigg in one of her last roles as an eccentric dog owner. Jan 3, 2022 Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times ...there is the same combination of innocent sweetness mixed with the harsh reality of farm life. It's sure to be a fine antidote for modern times and all its tumult. Feb 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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B P Awful, whether domestic staff speaking on first name terms and dining with their humourless employer to the country show held unconvincingly on the roads in the village. Can’t watch it, it’s terrible, go and watch the original with Robert Hardy Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review HR G A great show, it makes you feel "cozy" watching the countryside in the ye olden days. A very likable cast and the characters work for the cast and vice versa. RIP Dame Diana Rigg. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Conrad C Not the most exciting of shows, but very soothing and wholesome, which is a rare treat. The characters are given plenty of development, and the setting is very refreshing. A real joy to watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review E B Having such fond memories of the books and original series I was sceptical about a remake. No need to be, this series surpassed all expectations being absolutely epic in only the way a quiet, hard grafting, post-world war Yorkshire farming community can be. The complex characters living a simple life with varying degrees of success offers more insight to the human kind that many bigger, flashier productions. The scenery (it's real) is breathtaking. Oh and it's funny. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review kiana l Absolutely loved it. One of my favorite shows. Characters and relationships are believable. Story is engaging. We've grown very fond of our Yorkshire 'friends' and the way they dress....and all the animals. Tricky-woo is one of our favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Garrett E Warm and cozy and nostalgic, with fantastic writing and characters. Both funny and dramatic, All Creatures Great and Small is an uplifting series for everyone. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicholas Ralph

James Herriot

Samuel West

Siegfried Farnon

Anna Madeley

Mrs Hall

Callum Woodhouse

Tristan Farnon

Rachel Shenton

Helen Alderson

Matthew Lewis

Hugh Hulton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 1, 2020 You've Got To Dream James Herriot interviews for a new job with Yorkshire veterinarian Siegfried Farnon, and his first day is one full of surprises. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 8, 2020 Another Farnon? Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan; Mrs. Pumphrey throws a party. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 15, 2020 Andante An ailing racehorse puts James to the test; Tristan faces a similar temptation; Siegfried angles for a client. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 22, 2020 A Tricki Case Tristan gives Tricki-Woo the spa treatment while James deals with Helen's champion bull; Siegfried comes to a decision about Tristan. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 29, 2020 All's Fair It's the Darrowby Show and James is given the honor of Attending Vet, but Siegfried and Tristan know the job is a poisoned chalice and reckon James won't last the day without throwing in the towel. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 6, 2020 A Cure For All Ills The Dales are in the grip of a bitter winter; Siegfried has the flu and James's workload has doubled; Tristan pours over his textbooks to try and help his friend find a way to save the cow. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 22, 2020 The Night Before Christmas Siegfried hosts a Christmas Eve party; Helen and James answer an emergency house call. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Hay, Metin Hüseyin, Brian Percival
Executive Producer
Melissa Gallant, Colin Callender, Ben Vanstone, Rebecca Eaton, Louise Pedersen, Susanne Simpson, Hugo Heppell, Caroline Cooper Charles
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 1, 2020