All Creatures Great and Small (Seasons 1-3) 12-DVD Box Set ( All Creatures Great & Small - Seasons One - Three )

All Creatures Great and Small (Seasons 1-3) 12-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: All Creatures Great & Small - Seasons One - Three
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Emmy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Danish ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Finnish ( Subtitles )
Norwegian ( Subtitles )
Swedish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Sweden ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
1980 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Box Set
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1978 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Peter Moffatt
Michael Brayshaw

Written By:
James Herriot
Johnny Byrne

Actors:
Christopher Timothy ..... James Herriot (90 episodes, 1978-1990)
Robert Hardy ..... Siegfried Farnon (90 episodes, 1978-1990)
Peter Davison ..... Tristan Farnon (65 episodes, 1978-1990)
Lynda Bellingham ..... Helen Herriot (47 episodes, 1988-1990)
Mary Hignett ..... Mrs. Hall (40 episodes, 1978-1980)
Carol Drinkwater ..... Helen / ... (39 episodes, 1978-1985)
John McGlynn ..... Calum Buchanan (24 episodes, 1988-1989)
Margaretta Scott ..... Mrs. Pumphrey (17 episodes, 1978-1990)
Andrea Gibb ..... Deirdre McEwan / ... (14 episodes, 1988-1989)
John Sharp ..... Mr. Biggins / ... (13 episodes, 1978-1990)
Teddy Turner ..... Hodgekin / ... (13 episodes, 1978-1990)
Oliver Wilson ..... Jimmy Herriot (13 episodes, 1985-1988)
Rebecca Smith ..... Rosie Herriot (13 episodes, 1985-1988)
Jean Heywood ..... Mrs. Alton (12 episodes, 1990)
Peter Martin ..... Mr. Hartley / ... (10 episodes, 1978-1990)
Judy Wilson ..... Mrs. Greenlaw (6 episodes, 1985-1988)
James Grout ..... Granville Bennett / ... (6 episodes, 1978-1990)
Fred Feast ..... Jeff Mallock / ... (5 episodes, 1988-1989)
Norman Mann ..... Richard Edmundson (5 episodes, 1978)
Sonia Graham ..... Mrs. Bond (4 episodes, 1978-1989)
Rio Fanning ..... Joe Mulligan / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1990)
Frank Birch ..... Jeff Mallock / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1979)
Ashley Barker ..... Len Birtwhistle / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1989)
Tom Harrison ..... Mr. Buckle / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1988)
Bill Lund ..... Farmhand / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1988)
Pamela Salem ..... Zoe Bennett / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1988)
Tricki Woo ..... Dog (4 episodes, 1978-1989)
John Collin ..... Mr. Alderson (3 episodes, 1978-1983)
Ken Wynne ..... Dennis Pratt (3 episodes, 1978-1990)
Geoffrey Bayldon ..... Geoff Hatfield / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1989)
Janet Davies ..... Mrs. Dalby (3 episodes, 1978)
Peter Ivatts ..... Tom Maxwell / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1988)
Bryan Pringle ..... Grimsdale (3 episodes, 1988-1990)
George Malpas ..... Mr. Dean / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Jack Watson ..... Cranford / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1990)
Judi Maynard ..... Deborah Mount / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1985)
Margaret Heery ..... Mrs. Dimmock / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Michael Lees ..... Colonel Bosworth / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Colin Fay ..... Constable / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1980)
Georgina Melville ..... Diana Brompton (3 episodes, 1978)
Ivor Salter ..... Gobber Newhouse (3 episodes, 1978)
Stan Richards ..... Mr. Dent / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1980)
Dickie Arnold ..... Kendall / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Katharine Page ..... Aunt Lucy / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Graham Rigby ..... Mr. Ripley (3 episodes, 1985-1989)
John Who ..... Charlie (3 episodes, 1978)
Anthea Holloway ..... Edna / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Anna Turner ..... Miss Thompson / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1990)
Nancy Gower ..... Betty (3 episodes, 1978)
Donald Morley ..... Mr. Gregson (3 episodes, 1988)
Alan Starkey ..... Jeweller / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1988)
Steve Halliwell ..... PC Goole / ... (3 episodes, 1983-1990)
Avril Angers ..... Miss Dooley / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1990)
Norman Bird ..... Farmer Benson / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
David Quilter ..... Andrew Bruce (2 episodes, 1988)
Thora Hird ..... Mrs. Clarke (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Alison Lewis ..... Rosie Herriot (2 episodes, 1990)
Peter Schofield ..... Mr. Pickersgill / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Andrew Crawford ..... Angus Grier (2 episodes, 1978)
Madge Ryan ..... Miss Harbottle (2 episodes, 1978)
James Cossins ..... Aloysius Barge / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
David King ..... Mr. Mount (2 episodes, 1980)
Irene Sutcliffe ..... Sister Rose (2 episodes, 1985-1989)
Derek Hicks ..... Willie Bannister / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
George Selway ..... Soames (2 episodes, 1978)
Lois Baxter ..... Margery Egerton / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
James Garbutt ..... Charlie (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
John Gill ..... Arnie Braithwaite (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Paul Lyon ..... Jimmy Herriot (2 episodes, 1990)
Sheila Reid ..... Mrs. Donovan (2 episodes, 1978-1990)
Barry Jackson ..... Ken Billings / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1989)
Tom Mennard ..... Mr. Scargill (2 episodes, 1980)
Peter Benson ..... Bernard Wain (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Ruth Holden ..... Mary Jane Wain / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Philip Martin Brown ..... Jack Scott (2 episodes, 1988)
Ray Mangion ..... Franco Pedretti (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Donald Nithsdale ..... Gilling / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Lorraine Peters ..... Mrs. Calvert / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Elizabeth Millbank ..... Alice McTavish (2 episodes, 1978)
Peggy Ann Wood ..... Mrs. Beck (2 episodes, 1980)
Joan Young ..... Miss Westerman (2 episodes, 1980)
Brian Osborne ..... Bert Chapman (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Tubby Andrews ..... Hughie (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Ray Mort ..... Mr. Wiggin / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Edward Peel ..... Dobbs / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Marjorie Sudell ..... Mrs. Butler / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1983)
Joby Blanshard ..... Mr. Bailes / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
Michael Conway ..... Wesley Binks (2 episodes, 1980)
David Cook ..... Mr. Hopps (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
Judy Brooke ..... Susie Thornton (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
June Ellis ..... Mrs. Bellerby / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1989)
John Barrett ..... Kitson / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
Christopher Brown ..... Richard Carmody (2 episodes, 1978)
Michael Holt ..... Mr. Myatt (2 episodes, 1978)
William Hoyland ..... Mr. Blenkinsopp (2 episodes, 1978)
Jessica Sewell ..... Mary Clarke (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
James Bree ..... Humphrey Cobb / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Harry Markham ..... Adamson / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1980)
Al Gillyon ..... Mr. Stokill / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Maggie Ollerenshaw ..... Mrs. Binks (2 episodes, 1980)
Ralph Bowland ..... Arthur Hardwicke (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
David Miller ..... Mr. Hawley (2 episodes, 1988)
James Ottaway ..... Dick Fawcett / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Madeline Smith ..... Angela Farmer / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1983)
Keith Marsh ..... George Hindley / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1990)
Alan Hockey ..... Duggleby / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Tony Capstick ..... Clem Hudson / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1989)
Elaine Donnelly ..... Angela Gillard / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1990)
Pearl Hackney ..... Mrs. Crump / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Kristine Howarth ..... Mrs. Pounder (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Rita Giovannini ..... Daphne (2 episodes, 1978)
Nicholas McArdle ..... Mr. Worley (2 episodes, 1978)
John de Frates ..... 2nd Owner / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Kenneth Waller ..... Mr. Beresford / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Raymond Witch ..... Mr. Jenkins (2 episodes, 1980)
Carl Rae ..... Ben Hardwicke (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Ryan O'Neil ..... Tony Scott (2 episodes, 1988)
Martin Matthews ..... Keith Lawrence / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1990)
Ted Carroll ..... Man on Bus / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Lucy Griffiths ..... Mrs. Grier (2 episodes, 1978)
Josephine Antosz ..... Mrs. Bravington / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1990)
Alan Partington ..... Phineas Calvert (2 episodes, 1988)
George Little ..... Walt Barnett (2 episodes, 1978-1985)
Jean Harrington ..... Connie (2 episodes, 1978)
Joe Holmes ..... Dawson / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Terry Waddington ..... Mr. Weeting (2 episodes, 1980)
Fine Time Fontayne ..... George Forsyth / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1988)
Natalie Clegg ..... Sheila Scott (2 episodes, 1988)
Enid Irvin ..... Mrs. Allen / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Danny James ..... Mr. Meynell / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Johnny Maxfield ..... Farmer / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Eileen Waugh ..... Brenda / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Nicholas Wright ..... Gipsy Boy / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Dominique Barnes ..... Rachael Bosworth (2 episodes, 1988)
Jack Featherstone ..... Norman / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Stephen Bratt ..... William Dalby (2 episodes, 1978)
Paul Clayton ..... Brian Weeting (2 episodes, 1980)
Derry Jordan ..... Tommy (2 episodes, 1978)
Joe Belcher ..... Dan Cooper / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Fred Gaunt ..... Mr. Smithers / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Jackie Shinn ..... Hill / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1988)
Paul Butterworth ..... Dennis Weeting (2 episodes, 1980)
Ted Beyer ..... Mr. Smethurst / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
John Biggerstaff ..... Mr. Fairburn / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Graham Hamilton ..... Sergeant Hamilton / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Tim Barker ..... Mr. Hammond (2 episodes, 1983-1990)
Glenn Cunningham ..... Downs / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1990)
Anthony Havering ..... Mr. Bradbury / ... (2 episodes, 1988)
Geoff Oldham ..... Gordon Unwin (2 episodes, 1988)
Wilfred Grove ..... Farmer / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Frank Windsor ..... David Rayner / ... (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Eric Dodson ..... Brigadier D'Arcy / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Bryn Ellis ..... Cyril (2 episodes, 1988)
Paul McLain ..... Billy Buckle (2 episodes, 1988)
Danny O'Dea ..... Rupe / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Alan Hulse ..... Mr. Stott / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1988)
Bernard Atha ..... Henry Dickson / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1988)
Jack ..... Dog / ... (2 episodes, 1978-1989)
Terry Pearson ..... Fred (Barman) / ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Bodie ..... Dog / ... (2 episodes, 1989)

Synopsis:

All Creatures Great and Small is much more than the life of a veterinarian. James Herriot is a spanking new graduate from Veterinary School and he accepts employment in a rural area of Yorkshire, England, with the sometimes gruff, usually eccentric, always lovable Siegfried Farnon, a fellow bachelor serving the animal world of the region. On the surface, the stories told through the series look much like they're merely about life in rural Englandwhile under the auspices of a simple country vet. Once one scratches the surface, though, it's easy to see the tales told have more to do with the people than the animals. What makes this even more remarkable is Herriot's stories being used in the context of the time in which they were written, post-WWII, when medicine took a major leap forward. With the introduction of penicillin, machinery replacing large animals and the burst of industry, veterinary work changed dramatically in a short period of time. In addition, animal ownership shifted from large to small animals, as more and more families moved from farms to cities in search of work. Part of the comedy (and tragedy) of this series lies in this changing world causing problems with his work in the form of animal owners not quite prepared to accept the new-fangled ideas of this newly created veterinarian.

Season 1
Horse Sense
S1, Ep1
Jan. 8, 1978
Horse Sense
Set in the 1930's, young vet James Herriot arrives in the village of Darrowby in the Yorkshire Dales hoping to land his first job with established veterinarian Siegfried Farnon.

Dog Days
S1, Ep2
Jan. 15, 1978
Dog Days
James is on pins and needles awaiting the results of the postmortem on Lord Hulton's horse. He continues to make his rounds, becoming acquainted with some of the local remedies for sick cattle. Siegfried's younger brother Tristan returns to Darrowby from veterinary college having once again failed his exams. Siegfried assigns him to collecting payments on market day, but where has he put the receipt book? James is also introduced to Mrs Pumphrey and her pekingese, Tricki Woo, who then sends Uncle Herriot a gift.

It Takes All Kinds
S1, Ep3
Jan. 22, 1978
It Takes All Kinds
James visits the Alderson farm to treat a calf with a broken leg and meets the very attractive Helen Alderson for the first time. Meanwhile, Siegfried decides to bring to some business-like discipline to the practice by hiring a secretary, Miss Harbottle. Not surprisingly, she turns out to something more than he expected!

Calf Love
S1, Ep4
Jan. 29, 1978
Calf Love
James continues to pine for Helen and learns he has a rival for her affections in the form of Richard Edmundson, a wealthy member of the local gentry. Tristan suggests James may want to join the local musical society - especially since Helen is a regular attendee. Tristan has another all-nighter with the bell ringers, leading Siegfried to believe he has too much time on his hands. So he puts him in charge of some newly acquired piglets. Mrs. Pumphrey also acquires a new pet pig, Nugent, and she asks Uncle Herriot to examine him. Siegfried reaches the breaking point ...

Out of Practice
S1, Ep5
Feb. 5, 1978
Out of Practice
Having finally worked up the courage to ask Helen out on a date, James is not quite sure where to take her. Tristan convinces him that the first date is always the most important so he recommends that James take her to dinner at the Reniston, the poshest hotel outside of London. To his chagrin, James follows Tristan's advice and the date isn't very successful. To make matters worse, Tristan subsequently gets James to complete a foursome with two lively lasses and they meet Helen and Richard Edmundson in less than ideal circumstances. Tristan is less than enthused at ...

Nothing Like Experience
S1, Ep6
Feb. 12, 1978
Nothing Like Experience
Helen visits the surgery with her dog Dan, but James is embarrassed by his performance when he last saw her at the dance. He nonetheless manages to ask her out to the movies, but once again, their date is a bit of a disaster. The film he thought they were to see has been replaced by a cheap western and Gobber Newhouse, in his cups, provides a bit of unexpected entertainment. Tristan reads with interest in the local newspaper that there may be a historical basis for the ghost that haunts Raines Abbey, given that several monks were killed there several centuries ago. ...

Golden Lads and Girls
S1, Ep7
Feb. 19, 1978
Golden Lads and Girls
James offers his condolences to Mrs. Dalby whose husband recently died. He's a bit doubtful when she tells him that she'll be running the farm on her own. Things go from bad to worse when some newly acquired cows fall ill. Helen stops by the surgery and invites James to tea on Sunday. James gladly accepts and things are going well until one of Mr. Alderson's cows falls ill and James is unable to save it. Helen and James manage to overcome their bad luck however. Tristan finally gets a car to use but accidentally releases the parking brake; the car goes roaring ...

Advice & Consent
S1, Ep8
Feb. 26, 1978
Advice & Consent
Tristan and Siegfried have to treat Clancy, Mr. Mulligan's very large dog who is "womittin" again. Mrs. Hall advises James to get on with it vis-a-vis Helen and warns him that he risks losing her, with Richard Edmundson around. James however thinks Helen's father doesn't think much of him and that overall, he's a very poor catch. Siegfried and Tristan are also concerned that James is too slow getting off the mark and decide to do something about it. James finally pops the question, but shudders at the thought of having to ask Mr. Alderson's permission. Mr. Biggins ...

The Last Furlong
S1, Ep9
Mar. 5, 1978
The Last Furlong
Tristan and James treat Mr. Pickersgill, a good farmer with a tendency toward malapropisms. Tristan has an injury while there, but finds an immediate remedy. Siegfried is called out to the Sidlows, who are a bit difficult. Tristan gives James advice on his honeymoon plans and suggests a Mediterranean cruise. James couldn't possibly afford it and Tristan suggests he try his hand betting at the track. Siegfried is invited to the Broughton races and he knows the racing circuit is looking for a new vet. Once there however he meets an old friend, Stewie Brannon, a fellow ...

Sleeping Partners
S1, Ep10
Mar. 12, 1978
Sleeping Partners
James and Helen are on their honeymoon and start the tuberculin testing. They're staying at a local inn but are constantly interrupted by the landlady. Back at the practice, Siegfried is particularly harried and Tristan announces that he must return to Edinburgh to take his final exams. He nonetheless decides to help Tristan prepare. James is concerned with the generosity of Siegfried's wedding gift. James meets Angus Grier, a nearby vet, and his student Clinton. Grier invites James along on a call and provides him with a peculiar change of clothes. Siegfried suggests...

Bulldog Breed
S1, Ep11
Mar. 19, 1978
Bulldog Breed
James works with young, hard-working farmer Frank Metcalfe, who has relocated from the city. Unfortunately his herd is diagnosed with brucellosis, which has both immediate and long-term effects. Tristan returns from school and admits to James that his exams may not have gone all that well. He also meets Richard Carmody, a brilliant veterinary student who is spending a few weeks with the practice to gain practical experience. Tristan takes a dislike to him and he and James look for an opportunity to teach him what it's really like to work in a country practice. Finally...

Practice Makes Perfect
S1, Ep12
Apr. 7, 1978
Practice Makes Perfect
Tristan finally gets the bad news he's been expecting: he's failed his final exams and must now tell Siegfried. He decides to soften up Siegfried a bit starting an exercise program and cutting out drinking and smoking. James has to deal with Mrs. Donovan, a self-styled animal healer whose dog is killed in an accident. When he's called in by the local constable to deal with a case of animal cruelty, he knows just who to call on to find it a home. Finally, James must assist cranky Angus Grier, a neighbouring vet who has a broken arm.

Breath of Life
S1, Ep13
Apr. 14, 1978
Breath of Life
It's a bad time for the vets and a local farmer when they discover a case of foot and mouth disease. The farmer's stock must be destroyed and a general quarantine is in place for thirty days. Siegfried, who came into contact with the animals confines himself to Skeldale house, meaning James and Tristan must do all of the outside calls. James discovers the power of anesthesia in assisting animals to heal: first with a farmer's dying ewe and then with the Flaxton's pet poodle.

Season 2
Cats and Dogs
S2, Ep1
Sep. 23, 1978
Cats and Dogs
Tristan comes up with a perfect way to look busy whenever Siegfried appears. Siegfried wants James and Helen to have a flat at the top of the house instead of their cramped room. The vets can't manage to give an injection to Boris, a puma masquerading as a domestic cat.

Attendant Problems
S2, Ep2
Sep. 30, 1978
Attendant Problems
Siegfried and Tristan treat Mr. Benson's flock of sheep, most of whom are suffering from a severe calcium deficiency but several have been killed by a dog. Siegfried also has to make a late-night all to Harold Ingledew who, in his cups, is something less than efficient. James is still confined to the surgery because of a sore ankle. He meets Roderick Perowne, whose dog has been injured and Peter Marsten whose dog Jack may have gotten involved in a bit of serious mischief. Marsten is devastated when James determines that Jack may be responsible for the sheep attacks.

Fair Means and Fowl
S2, Ep3
Oct. 7, 1978
Fair Means and Fowl
Tristan treats Albert Skerry's bloated cow by releasing some of its stomach gas. Unfortunately, as he does so, Mr. Skerry strikes a match with the expected results. The humour of it all is lost on Siegfried when he receives a solicitor's letter requesting compensation. Ewan Ross, a nearby vet, asks for some help and Siegfried suggests James go out and give him a hand. Ross is a formidable character who is not only one of the best horse vets around, but is also reputed to be overly fond of drink. Siegfried gets the idea that they should raise guinea fowl; pandemonium ...

The Beauty of the Beast
S2, Ep4
Oct. 14, 1978
The Beauty of the Beast
Siegfried has to deal with Walt Barnett, a nasty and demanding client who seems to go out of his way to be unpleasant. When Barnett needs a horse gelded, Siegfried has the perfect plan to get the better of him. James and Helen visit Jack Gilling's farm where Helen spent a great deal of time as a young girl. She is saddened by the decline in the use of farm horses but is pleased to see Badger, now the only remaining horse on the farmer. When Badger falls ill, Mr. Gilling has a difficult decision to make.

Judgement Day
S2, Ep5
Oct. 21, 1978
Judgement Day
Mrs. Bond visits the surgery with her cat Boris "the Gladiator" and James is left with visible reminders of the encounter. To Helen's dismay James has agreed to be the official vet at the Darrowby and Houlton Show. He innocently believes that it will just another pleasant day out, but it turns out to be quite a busy day day including cheaters and some trying to enter sick animals. His biggest challenge is in judging the family pets, where Mrs. Pumphrey has entered Tricki Woo. Tristan tries to woo a pretty barmaid in the beer tent and Mrs. Hall enters her preserves in ...

Faint Hearts
S2, Ep6
Oct. 28, 1978
Faint Hearts
Helen, James, Tristan and Siegfried have a wonderful lunch at swank French restaurant where Tristan meets Julia Tavener. He becomes desperate to meet her and sees his chance when James is called out to treat the Tavener's dog. Mrs. Pumphrey visits the surgery with Tricki Woo and also offers Tristan help and advice on his pursuit of Julia. Not surprisingly, their date doesn't quite go as planned but Tristan suddenly feels trapped by her constant attention. James visits the Bellerbys to treat a sick cow and he agrees to give them a lift to the village as they are all ...

Tricks of the Trade
S2, Ep7
Nov. 4, 1978
Tricks of the Trade
Helen is away caring for a sick aunt. Siegfried is on the warpath because of the number of unpaid farmers' bills. He is particularly annoyed with Dennis Pratt who has not settled his account for some time. James and Tristan have to treat a rather large and very difficult stallion. James meets Granville Bennett, a vet who specializes in small animal care, when Mrs. Barker's dog requires surgery. While the dog is recovering from the anesthetic, Granville suggests that he and James have a drink (or two or three, as it turns out) and then over to his house for a bite to ...

Pride of Possession
S2, Ep8
Nov. 11, 1978
Pride of Possession
James calls on Mr. Partridge who has a sick dog, Percy. James suggests that Percy undergo medical treatment rather than surgery but the medication has an unusual side effect. James notices that Mr. Partridge is a gifted amateur painter and arranges for him to paint a portrait of Bill Ogilvie's new prize bull. Partridge is amazed at the fee James has negotiated for him and gets to work but Ogilvie grows less enthusiastic when his bull is apparently uninterested in performing his "duties". James treats Mr. Rudd newly acquired cow, Strawberry, with amusing results. ...

The Name of the Game
S2, Ep9
Nov. 18, 1978
The Name of the Game
Siegfried and Tristan go out of their way to make themselves unavailable so Mr. Blenkinsopp recruits James to play for the local cricket team, with amusing results. James treats the Dimmocks' new puppy with all 8 (or so) children in attendance. James decides that the pup needs Granville Bennett's special touch but is concerned that he will only get into trouble so he asks Siegfried to come along. Granville convinces both of them to stop in at his branch surgery, which turns out to be his local. Once again, James has a few too many.

Puppy Love
S2, Ep10
Nov. 25, 1978
Puppy Love
James and Tristan drive back from a conference in London and Tristan promptly drives the car through the garage wall. Tristan gets a visit from a Edinburgh friend, Alice McTavish, who has 'wee Tristan' in tow. There's a simple explanation but Siegfried jumps to conclusions. Tristan is obviously very keen on Alice and starts thinking about more permanent arrangements. James treats the Barratts' dog; they are clearly an unhappy couple on the verge of a separation.

Ways and Means
S2, Ep11
Dec. 2, 1978
Ways and Means
Tristan receives a visit from Alice McTavish, a friend from Edinburgh. He's quite taken with her and she with him, but things don't quite work out in the end. She accompanies him on a call to treat a choking nanny goat - who has eaten something quite unusual! James overcomes his fears and takes the leap into public speaking - at the Darrowby Youth Club. On the big day, he's running late as usual with an over-abundance of calls and when he finally arrives, the audience proves to be quite formidable.

Pups, Pigs and Pickle
S2, Ep12
Dec. 9, 1978
Pups, Pigs and Pickle
The vets must deal with Kit Bilton, an amiable local farmer who every year fattens a pig for slaughter. Problem is that Kit becomes so fond of the animals that he's an emotional wreck when the times comes to do the deed. Helen is away taking care of a sick aunt and Tristan tries to convince James to go on pub crawl. Siegfried seems to hit it off with Tristan's friend, Daphne. James treats a dog who is late going into labour and whose owner is convinced she knows the right treatment. After a call, a local farmer invites James to stay for a bit o' bacon - which turns ...

A Dog's Life
S2, Ep13
Dec. 16, 1978
A Dog's Life
Helen returns after the funeral of her Aunt Lucy, but every time she and James try to spend time alone, someone calls him for an animal: a cow having trouble calving, an Irish setter caught in a trap, or Siegfried wanting help with rounds.

Merry Gentlemen
S2, Ep14
Dec. 24, 1978
Merry Gentlemen
James and Siegfried treat a gypsy family's ailing donkey. It's Christmas-time and Siegfried gets to visit the Hewison farm and a chance to taste Mrs. Hewison's Christmas cake, the best in the district. Only she has a surprise for him this year. Tristan wonders if uncle Herriot has any plans to visit Mrs. Pumphrey, in the hopes of getting another hamper from Fortnum and Mason's. When Tricki Woo falls ill, James decides that the dog needs to spend a few days at Skeldale House. Siegfried mysteriously keeps the front room locked, only to arrange a surprise for a very nosy...

Season 3
Plenty to Grouse About
S3, Ep1
Dec. 29, 1979
Plenty to Grouse About
James is busy with tuberculin testing but is summoned to the Ministry of Agriculture when the test results don't quite add up. Siegfried has to deal with a dog owner who only believes in strict discipline in dealing with his dog. He also has to deal with dying sheep, but the owners may not have the means to save them. Helen gets a job as a secretary, but James isn't quite sure he approves. Siegfried, on the other hand, thinks it's a wonderful idea. Tristan is less than enthused however when he realizes he will have to take over Helen's duties in the partnership. ...

Charity Begins at Home
S3, Ep2
Jan. 5, 1980
Charity Begins at Home
Siegfried bumps into Mr. Beresford, the manager of the local bank whose dog behaves badly in the car. Tristan woos the lovely Marjorie Simpson and Siegfried meets Sarah Raworth. James treats the elderly Mr. Bailey's dog who has developed a bad case of bronchitis and Siegfried criticizes James when he waives the fee. Siegfried, however, has trouble following his own advice. Tristan rescues a severely injured cat and then convinces James to treat him rather than put him down. Helen promptly adopts him and nurses him back to good health but is devastated when she learns ...

Every Dog His Day...
S3, Ep3
Jan. 12, 1980
Every Dog His Day...
Mr. Biggins tells James about his cowhand, Ned Finch, who goes drinking every night and is drawn to the bright lights of the big city. All James ever sees is an amiable fellow having a quiet drink in his local pub. Mrs. Hall is all aflutter with the visit of Mr. Barge, the loquacious pharmaceutical representative. Mrs.Pumphrey is worried when her new boxer, Cedric, proves to be overly flatulent. James finds a perfect solution. Mr. Beresford's dog is still misbehaving in the car. Siegfried suggest a new sedative, but it unfortunately doesn't have the desired impact.

Hair of the Dog
S3, Ep4
Jan. 19, 1980
Hair of the Dog
Tristan and Siegfried meet Roddy, a hobo and his dog who are passing through the area. Mrs. Hall needs to visit sick relatives for a few days and Tristan is assigned chief cook and bottle washer. He also has to do the spring cleaning, cook the meals and put in his time in the surgery. Siegfried is less than sympathetic when Tristan complains. Granville Bennett stops in wanting the vets to care for his dog, Phoebe, who needs an minor operation. He invites James and Siegfried to lunch the next day and James once again over imbibes. Helen practices her first aid skills ...

If Wishes Were Horses
S3, Ep5
Jan. 26, 1980
If Wishes Were Horses
Tristan has had a rather late night and Siegfried takes him to task over his bad habits. Tristan announces that he has a steady girlfriend, Deborah Mount and will reform his wild ways. Turns out Deborah's father doesn't know anything about the relationship and may not approve. When he does hear of it, he has serious doubts about Tristan's character. Tristan doesn't help his case with his silly pranks. James has several encounters with a street urchin, Wesley Binks, whom he'd earlier caught stealing. James nonetheless helps Wesley out when his dog contracts distemper. ...

Pig in the Middle
S3, Ep6
Feb. 2, 1980
Pig in the Middle
James and Helen are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and Tristan suggests to James that they go to the Harlequin, a modest restaurant that opened recently. It turns out to be anything but and is in fact one of the poshest restaurants in the area. Siegfried starts seeing Margery Egerton. Tristan, now a free man since being forbidden to see Miss Mount, sets his sights on previous conquests. Siegfried and Tristan ask James to arbitrate when they both want the same evening off. James has to pay several visits to Mr. Bailes whose dog seems to take great ...

Be Prepared
S3, Ep7
Feb. 9, 1980
Be Prepared
The possibility of war is on everyone's mind with Helen preparing for the privations ahead and Tristan tasked to tape the windows in the event of bombing. Siegfried decides that they should conserve food and heating by eating their meals together, but Mrs. Hall takes his instructions to economize a bit too seriously. James treats Hamish, a sick dog who requires an operation and Tristan, who is tasked with overseeing his recovery, loses him. The vets forgo a posh evening out to treat a stray dog who has had an accident. Tristan is aghast at Siegfried's attempt to pair ...

A Dying Breed
S3, Ep8
Feb. 16, 1980
A Dying Breed
The vets visit a modern dairy farm and are left to wonder who benefits from the cold efficiency. Miss Westerman returns with her dog Hamish and Tristan tries to avoid her, given that he misplaced her dog the last time she him in the vets' care. She is concerned at the rumors that all dogs will need to be destroyed if war is declared but Tristan sets her mind to rest. The vets agree to spay a cat for a minimum fee, but find they may have gotten more that they bargained for. Siegfried treat Herbie Hinchcliffe's aging horse Dolly and becomes emotionally involved in the ...

Brink of Disaster
S3, Ep9
Feb. 23, 1980
Brink of Disaster
Siegfried has become a bit horse shy given his recent experience with Dolly. James has to deal with the very unpleasant Ralph Beamish, an arrogant horse owner who continually ignores his advice. Siegfried visits a local pig farmer and fears his animals may be infected with foot and mouth disease. Mrs. Beck continues to complain about her with the vets bill and is now worried about how her cat might survive a gas attack should war be declared. Germany has invaded Poland and the British government has given Germany an ultimatum to leave or they will be at war.

Home and Away
S3, Ep10
Mar. 1, 1980
Home and Away
Mrs. Hall is away visiting a cousin and James agrees to fill in for Stewie Brannon while he's on holidays. Siegfried and Tristan make the best of it but Tristan's culinary skills have not improved over the years. He does make an excellent bangers and mash, for every meal, everyday. James treats a severely injured dog and has a bit of difficulty with the local dialect.

Alarms & Excursions
S3, Ep11
Mar. 8, 1980
Alarms & Excursions
The Darrowby Bell Ringing Society is suspending its operations for the duration of the war and they have one, final "meeting" at the local pub. James and Tristan go to the bell tower with not unexpected results. The vets have to deal with a series of dog poisonings. They soon identify the farmer responsible, but not before several more animals die. Siegfried treats Joan Clifford's dog Saxon, but the case has very specific implications for her. James treats Mr. Hanson's pigs but it's Mr. Hanson who is most entertaining in that he always speaks at the top of his lungs.

Matters of Life and Death
S3, Ep12
Mar. 15, 1980
Matters of Life and Death
James treats Paul Cotterell's dog Theo, who has been losing weight and is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. James recommends that Theo be put down and Paul agrees. James doesn't realize the impact this has on Paul and the tragic results that ensue. James meets Lord Hulton, a hard working farm owner despite his aristocratic background. Hulton takes a liking to a horse that has wandered onto his property from the nearby military depot. At the Billings farm, James finds young calves who are wasting away. He thinks they have ingested an irritant of some kind, but the vets...

Will to Live
S3, Ep13
Mar. 22, 1980
Will to Live
Siegfried takes Tristan to task for not mending a hole in the fence. Tristan announces that he now refuses to subject himself to Siegfried's tyranny but he is given 24 hours to mend the fence or face the consequences. Tristan tries to recruit James in his battle with Siegfried, but James will have nothing to do with it. Siegfried comes up with the perfect response. James operates on a sick calf but those assisting him are worse off than the calf. As a result, James comes down with a bad case of the flu. James is also concerned at having to give bad news to Andrew Vine...

Big Steps and Little 'Uns
S3, Ep14
Apr. 5, 1980
Big Steps and Little 'Uns
England is at war and the time has come for James and Siegfried to join their military units. Their last day at the practice is a busy one and James is repeatedly called out when he had hopes to spend a last, quiet evening at home with Helen. Siegfried surprises James with a small gift. Mrs. Hall also has a surprise announcement for everyone and Tristan receives shocking news from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

1983 Special
S3, Ep15
Dec. 25, 1983
1983 Special
The war is finally over and James returns to Darrowby to rejoin his partners, Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, in veterinary practice. James is having difficulty re-adjusting to civilian life however. His first call is to Mr. Biggins, who is the same old self and does nothing but complain about the vet's service. Relations are also strained with Helen: James is short-tempered with little Jimmy and can't seem to open up to her about his feelings. Mrs. Hall has passed on and Siegfried hires a new housekeeper, Mrs. Hubbard, whose culinary skills turn out to be somewhat ...

1985 Special
S3, Ep16
Dec. 25, 1985
1985 Special
Several years have passed since the 1983 special. Sister Rose calls James to rescue an abandoned dog trapped in a bog, who turns out to have a serious illness. Tristan appears in Darrowby escorting Debbie Mount to church. Mr. Mount is impressed with Tristan's improved character but the Herriots are skeptical.

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