Claude Whatham's 1974 film All Creatures Great and Small is a modest and charming cornucopia of nostalgia, cuddly calves, romance and acerbic-yet-warm-hearted Yorkshire folk. As well as the vet tales, it also includes events that were taking place at the time as the second World War was approaching.

He soon discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the Dales' farmers are a tough crowd to please. a genuine bargain; and an investment which gives you viewing suitable for all members of your family, and that your children and grandchildren will hold dear the memories of these programmes; and that this wondrous collection will be considered a genuine family heirloom. All creatures great and small - the first release of Doctor Wights veterinary memories was a special one: every Sunday afternoon, 5 pm, telly on and enjoying the Yorkshire Dales (before that series I wasn't aware of this amazing scenery! Find out about the cast, delve into James Herriot’s books, watch the cast discuss their characters, and more.The New York Times indicated that Donald Sinclair actually had more rough edges than the Siegfried character in the books (and in the TV productions).

In Series Two, after Helen Anderson is jilted by Hugh Helton (Matthew Lewis – Harry Potter) at the altar, she and James can finally address their feelings for each other. Special Features, Video and More: Immerse yourself in an array of All Creatures Great and Small content we’ve created just for you! Dorothy Atkinson as Diana Brompton, a flirtatious divorcée who has a casual romance with Siegfried (series 2) All Creatures Great and Small is a television series, set in Northern England starting in 1937, [1] based upon a series of books about a Yorkshire veterinarian written by Alf Wight under the pen name of James Herriot.The romantic interest (for Herriot) in the shaped of farmer's daughter Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) appears to be lost to him when, in the final (of six) episodes she delivers a bombshell. We love the show, but because there is no option for subtitles, we have a hard time understanding the dialogue, thereby diminishing our enjoyment. Once there, he quickly discovers that treating the animals is as much about looking out for their owners: there are plenty of people and animals to care for, challenges to meet, and life-affirming lessons to learn along the way. He soon discovers that treating the animals is as much about treating their owners, and the local farmers are a tough crowd to please. The series had two runs: the original (1978 to 1980, based directly on Herriot's books) was for three series; the second (1988 to 1990, filmed with original scripts) for four.