All Creatures Great and Small
BBC (ended 1990)
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Season 7
- Ep 13Brotherly Love12/24/90
James and Tristan find themselves embroiled in an argument between David and Johnathan Bradley who are competing for the honour of ringing the Christmas bells. Meanwhile, times are hard when an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease is announced. Tristan pursues the new school teacher, Miss Marston, and the purchase of a Daimler proves to be an expensive choice.moreless - Ep 12Promises to Keep11/17/90
It's raining catsliterallywhen Tristan has to face the terrors of an enormous sow, Our Gracie, and her litter of piglets, who are due to be castrated. When the farm cats take a fancy to the anaesthetic-stuffed offcuts, they start to doze off in some very unlikely places. Mrs. Clarke, a very determined old lady, is struggling to keep her farm running until she can hand it over to her young granddaughter, Mary. But she is reaching the stage when she can no longer handle the pressures, even with her elder granddaughter, Katherine to helpand Katherine is planning to pursue a nursing career in Africa...moreless - Ep 11Hampered11/10/90
Siegfried is laid up at Skeldale with his foot in plaster. His dreams of mouthwatering meals prepared by Mrs. Alton are soon shattered by her regime of a strict diet "for an invalid". Tristan falls for the dark, sad-eyed beauty, Angela Mortimer, Mrs. Pumphrey's great-niece, who has been jilted by her fiance. Fortunately, the demanding dog Tricky-Woo provides an ideal excuse for Tristan to make a number of house calls. James impresses three hero-worshipping locals with his cow-curing abilities, and he learns to value their support when he has to judge the Darrowby Vegetable Show, with disastrous results.moreless - Ep 10Old Dogs, New Tricks11/3/90
Siegfried takes a close friend to task for wasting his own talents as a veterinary surgeon. Ewan Ross -- "the best horse man north of the Humber" has let his career slide gently into the whisky bottle after the death of his wife. But Siegfried is determined to make use of his considerable skills. A valuable racehorse with a strangulated hernia could provide Siegfried with not only a way of striking back at "vets in Bentleys", but also putting Ewan on the straight and narrow. James, meanwhile, is strangely reluctant to take on responsibility for Mrs. Pumphrey's beloved Tricky-Woo when she announces that she is off to France. But Siegfried caves in under the persuasive skills of Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricky-Woo moves into Skeldale.moreless - Ep 9A Grand Memory for Forgetting10/27/90
Siegfried is determined to discover who shot Korean War veteran Jacob Pearson's dog. The suspect is Captain Crawford's willful and surly 20-year-old son, Hugha young man with problems beyond his pompous father's control. Both James and Siegfried have extraordinarily little success in extracting payment from wily farmer Dennis Prattuntil they discover he may be sneaking his cows onto a neighboring farm to enjoy better grazing.moreless - Ep 8A Cat in Hull's Chance10/20/90
There's unusual friction in the Herriot household when 12- year-old daughter Rosie announces that she wants to become a vetagainst her father's wishes. James goes out of his way to show her the arduous, dirty and dangerous side of his work, while Helen thinks he ought to encourage her. But treating her best friend's pony, which has tetanus, may prove too much even for the determined Rosie. Siegried, meanwhile, manages to lose Mrs. Pettinger's kitten Prudence, which escapes from the surgery and hitches a ride to Hull, causing consternation in Darrowby and mirth for Tristan.moreless - Ep 7Food for Thought10/13/90
Buffoon Stewie Brannen, an old friend of Siegfried's, has invited the distinguished Professor Norton to a black tie dinner, and prevails upon Siegfried to host it at Skeldaleand lend him a dinner suit. But disaster looms when Siegfried and Stewie are called out for a calving, in full evening dress, and James has to hold the fort with an irascible Mrs. Alton.moreless - Ep 6Out with the New10/6/90
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation is cause for Darrowby celebrations on a grand scale. James and Helen's 12-year-old daughter, Rosie, is due to be crowned, tooas Darrowby's pageant princessby her reluctant elder brother, Jimmy. But a severe cough could put a fast end to her starring role in the festivities. Helen is keen to try Mrs. Alton's herbal remedy, but James tells her to give penicillin a chance first. Siegfried also resorts to traditional cures when he tackles a sheep with liver fluke, and is all too eager to pass on to James a rather smelly problem afflicting a dog called Wolfie.moreless - Ep 5Spring Fever9/29/90
The mysterious Mrs. Donovan poses problems for all three partners. Siegfried rashly dismisses her as "a warm-hearted woman who loves animals"until she starts interfering with his patients. From sheep to piglets, a howling dog to a hibernating tortoise, there seems to be no limit to her homespun remedies. Tristan has big trouble on his hands when cadging college pal St. John turns up looking for a bedand a small loan. Can Tristan keep St. John's presence a secret from Siegfried and the fearsome Mrs. Alton? Lovely Rosemary Brocklehurst attracts the romantic attention of Tristan when she brings in Esmerelda, a tortoise, which won't come out of its shell. Perhaps Mrs. Donovan has the answer...moreless - Ep 4A Friend for Life9/22/90
Tragedy strikes Bill Shadwell when his herd of dairy shorthorns contracts Johne's disease. As Shadwell approaches retirement, his son is keen to move into more profitable Friesian dairy cattlea move which means both James and Siegfried are caught up in the family's battle of wills. Mr. Grimsdale's bull poses problems of a different kind when Siegfried is convinced it has swallowed a dangerous metal object. But tightfisted Grimsdale is not convinced that an operation is needed. Tristan's new metal detector could prove to be the solution to a tricky dilemma.moreless - Ep 3If Music Be the Food of Love9/15/90
Tristan's heart is all a flutter because of the lovely Jane Mercer. When he discovers that she sings in the choral society, Tristan develops a fresh interest in matters musical. But strong-willed Jane takes a donkey's owner to task for neglecting the animal, much to the embarrassment of Tristan. Farmer Biggins, meanwhile, baffles all three partners with his strange behavior. A legendary non-payer of vets' bills, he finally meets his match when Granville Bennett"the finest small animal practitioner in the north" attends his tom cat and manages to get Biggins to settle his outstanding account in full.moreless - Ep 2Knowin' How to Do It9/8/90
Planting a syringe full of anti-abortion vaccine into a farmer's backside creates something of a crisis for Tristan. Farmer Nat Briggs is convinced that his chances of starting a family have been ruined by Tristan's clumsiness, and he hangs threateningly around the Drovers waiting for a chance to confront Tristan. But it is Siegfried who gets a letter threatening court action. James, meanwhile, keeps Helen guessing about his mysterious visits to a local joiner, whose pet, Helen knows, died some time ago.moreless - Ep 1The Prodigal Returns9/1/90
Life at the Yorkshire veterinary practice continues to challenge the partners, whether by neglected animals or tight-fisted farmers. There are domestic challenges for Tristan, however, when James and Helen play a practical joke with a "Welcome Home" card from an old female admirer. Life is never simple when true love or the demon drink rule Tristan's life, and he is soon in trouble with Siegfried. A new housekeeper, Mrs. Alton, has been recruited by Siegfried to keep a watchful eye on Tristan, who, despatched to tie up the details of her employment, is delighted to discover that Mrs. Alton is a rather attractive young widow. But this is not the Mrs. Alton that Siegfried had in mind.moreless
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Season 6
- Ep 12The Best Time11/18/89
- Ep 11The Rough and the Smooth11/11/89
- Ep 10In Whom We Trust11/4/89
- Ep 9Big Fish, Little Fish10/28/89
- Ep 8Mending Fences10/21/89
- Ep 7The New World10/14/89
- Ep 6Where Sheep May Safely Graze10/7/89
- Ep 5Blood and Water9/30/89
- Ep 4The Nelson Touch9/23/89
- Ep 3The Call of the Wild9/16/89
- Ep 2The Course of True Love9/9/89
- Ep 1Here and There9/2/89
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Season 5
- Ep 12Two of a Kind11/19/88
- Ep 11The Jackpot11/12/88
- Ep 10Female of the Species11/5/88
- Ep 10The Female of the Species11/5/88
- Ep 9Cheques and Balances10/29/88
- Ep 8The Salt of the Earth (aka The Good Companions)10/22/88
- Ep 7A Present from Dublin10/15/88
- Ep 6A New Chapter10/8/88
- Ep 5When Dreams Come True10/1/88
- Ep 4The Playing Field9/24/88
- Ep 3Choose a Bright Morning9/17/88
- Ep 2Place of Honour9/10/88
- Ep 1Against the Odds9/3/88
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Season 4
- Ep 12For Richer, For Poorer3/20/88
- Ep 11City Slicker3/13/88
- Ep 10For Richer, For Poorer3/20/88
- Ep 9City Slicker3/13/88
- Ep 9Ace, King, Queen, Jack2/28/88
- Ep 8The Healing Touch3/6/88
- Ep 8Only One Woof2/21/88
- Ep 7Ace, King, Queen, Jack2/28/88
- Ep 7Hail Caesar!2/14/88
- Ep 6Only One Wolf2/21/88
- Ep 6The Pig Man Cometh2/7/88
- Ep 5Hail Caesar2/14/88
- Ep 5The Bull with the Bowler Hat1/31/88
- Ep 4The Pig Man Cometh2/7/88
- Ep 4Barks and Bites1/24/88
- Ep 3The Bull with the Bowler Hat1/31/88
- Ep 3One of Nature's Little Miracles1/17/88
- Ep 2Barks and Bites1/24/88
- Ep 2The Lord God Made Them All (1)12/25/83
- Ep 1The Healing Touch3/6/88
- Ep 1One of Natures Little Miracles1/17/88
- Ep 1The Lord God Made Them All (2)12/25/85
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Season 3
- Ep 14Big Steps and Little 'Uns4/5/80
- Ep 13Will to Live3/22/80
- Ep 12Matters of Life and Death3/15/80
- Ep 11Alarms and Excursions3/8/80
- Ep 10Home and Away3/1/80
Mrs Hall goes away for a couple of weeks to look after a sick cousin.''James acts as locum for Stewart Brannen, an overworked vet who needs a holiday with his family. Helen accompanies James, leaving Siegfried and Tristan to 'batch' together. Tristan hones his culinary skills - bangers and mash - on Siegfried.''Mrs Holroyd, Stewart Brannen's slovenly housekeeper, introduces James to 'Mr. Pymerov'.''Kim the dog injures his leg badly.''James is invited by Mr Coker to officiate at the local greyhound races.moreless - Ep 9Brink of Disaster2/23/80
- Ep 8A Dying Breed2/16/80
- Ep 7Be Prepared2/9/80
- Ep 7Be Preapared2/9/80
- Ep 6Pig in the Middle2/2/80
- Ep 5If Wishes Were Horses1/26/80
- Ep 4Hair of the Dog1/19/80
- Ep 3Every Dog Has His Day1/12/80
- Ep 2Charity Begins at Home1/5/80
- Ep 1Plenty to Grouse About12/29/79
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Season 2
- Ep 14Merry Gentlemen12/24/78
- Ep 13A Dog's Life12/16/78
- Ep 12Pups, Pigs and Pickles12/9/78
- Ep 11Ways and Means12/2/78
- Ep 10Puppy Love11/25/78
- Ep 9The Name of the Game11/18/78
- Ep 8Pride of Possession11/11/78
- Ep 7Tricks of the Trade11/4/78
- Ep 6Faint Hearts10/28/78
- Ep 5Judgment Day10/21/78
- Ep 4The Beauty of the Beast10/14/78
- Ep 3Fair Means and Fowl10/7/78
- Ep 2Attendant Problems9/30/78
- Ep 1Cats and Dogs9/23/78
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Season 1
- Ep 13Breath of Life4/14/78
- Ep 12Practice Makes Perfect4/7/78
- Ep 11Bulldog Breed3/19/78
- Ep 10Sleeping Partners3/12/78
- Ep 9The Last Furlong3/5/78
- Ep 9The Last Furlon3/19/78
- Ep 8Advice and Consent2/26/78
Siegfried gives some sound advice, and James acts upon it. - Ep 7Golden Lads and Girls2/19/78
James' luck changes for the better in his romance with Helen. But for the Dalby family there seems to be no turning of the tide. - Ep 6Nothing Like Experience2/12/78
James makes a date, this time without Tristan's help. The practice, with Tristan's help, loses a customer. - Ep 5Out of Practice2/2/78
The practice goes from strength to strength, but not James' love life. Tristan takes a hand and arranges a double blind date. - Ep 4Calf Love1/29/78
James has difficulty treating Mr Dent's pig. Tristan attends a bell-ringers' evening out, and finds himself in disgrace with Siegfried, who decides to keep his brother on the straight and narrow by purchasing seven piglets for him to look after. Mrs Pumphrey has also become a pig-owner, having purchased six week old piglet Nugent.''Tristan successfully treats Mr Dent's pig, using unorthodox means.''Helen Alderson is seeing Richard Edmundson, the son of a rich farmer.''James attends a calving after a session with Mr Crump and his home-made wines.''James and Helen discover a mutual love of music through the Darrowby Music Society.''''James Finally works up the courage and asks Helen out She accepts.moreless - Ep 3It Takes All Kinds1/22/78
Siegfried employs Mrs Harbottle to be a secretary for the practice which sets everything on its head. He then goes out of the wasy to avoid her.''''James Meets Helen Alderson - Ep 2Dog Days1/15/78
James begins to go on rounds by himself and Tristain returns from college having failed all his classes which pisses his brother off to no end.''''James meets Trikie woo and become's Trikie's Uncle Herriot. Trickie is a little over weight dog who's owner Mr. Pomfrey is extremely eccentric.''''Tristain plays a practicle joke on James but he is able to retaliate.''''Then Tristain loses the resipt book which had all the names of the clients who had allready paid them that month in it.moreless - Ep 1Horse Sense1/8/78
James Herriot, a newly qualified vet, arrives at Skeldale House, Darrowby in Yorkshire for a job interview with Siegfried Farnon, a veterinary surgeon who is building a practice in the village. After accompanying Farnon on his rounds, where he meets the notorious Mr Biggins for the very first time, he is hired as a veterinary assistant, and accompanied by Farnon he meets some of the locals at the Darrowby pub.''''The next day his very first 'official' patient is a tortoise owned by a very quiet and very small girl. At evening surgery, however, things become more serious when he treats a bull with heat-stroke, and is then called out to examine Lord Halton's favourite hunter, an extremely valuable horse who has a twisted bowel, and who James humanely destroys.moreless
