Colin Callender
Director
All Creatures Great & Small (2020)
Season 1
As new veterinarian James Herriot gets to know his new family at Skeldale House—his erratic boss Siegfried Farnon, his wayward brother Tristan and the shrewd housekeeper Mrs Hall—he is also drawn to local farmer’s daughter Helen Alderson.
Released Sept. 1, 2020
Episode 46 min
10+
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Watch Providers: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, KQED, Thirteen, WETA+
Production Companies: Playground Entertainment
Network: 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
7.9
S1E1 - You've Got to Dream
Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth.
Sept. 1, 2020, midnight
7.7
S1E2 - Another Farnon?
Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfried's wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a reason to stay in the Dales.
Sept. 8, 2020, midnight
8.3
S1E3 - Andante
Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the surgery and takes a shine to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Siegfried hopes to bag the job of Attending Vet at Darrowby Racecourse, by buttering up the head of the race course, General Ransom. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience.
Sept. 15, 2020, midnight
7.8
S1E4 - A Tricki Case
James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphrey's pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfried's help to pay for his accommodation, but Siegfried insists he must first prove he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons' prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking.
Sept. 22, 2020, midnight
8.0
S1E5 - All's Fair
It's the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour 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.
Sept. 29, 2020, midnight
8.2
S1E6 - A Cure for All Ills
James' workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Mrs Hall discovers it is James' birthday, and Tristan tries his best to cheer him up by arranging a double date. Season finale.
Oct. 6, 2020, midnight
8.6
S1E7 - The Night Before Christmas
James is trying to bury his pain over Helen and has invited his new girlfriend Connie to the annual Skeldale Christmas party. As the house fills with locals, James receives a call from a man who wants help with his dog who is giving birth.
Dec. 22, 2020, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 1932 min.
Released: Sept. 1, 2020
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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