All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)

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The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in 1940's Yorkshire.

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1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1985 | 1983 | 1980 | 1979 | 1978
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Christopher Timothy ...
 James Herriot (90 episodes, 1978-1990)
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 Siegfried Farnon (90 episodes, 1978-1990)
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 Tristan Farnon (65 episodes, 1978-1990)
Lynda Bellingham ...
 Helen Herriot (47 episodes, 1988-1990)
Mary Hignett ...
 Mrs. Hall (40 episodes, 1978-1980)
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 Helen (39 episodes, 1978-1985)
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James Herriot is a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the 1940's. He is assigned to the practice of Siegfried Farnon, who (together with his mischievous brother Tristan) already have a successful business. James undergoes a variety of adventures during his work, which are just as often caused by the characters of the county (including the Farnon brothers) as the animals in his care. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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8 January 1978 (UK)  »

Also Known As:

Alle schepselen, groot en klein  »

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Siegfried Farnon's dogs actually belonged to Robert Hardy, the actor who played him, which explains why they behaved so naturally around him. See more »

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Tristan Farnon: [said frequently] You're out of your *mind*, Siegfried!
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Referenced in Multi-Coloured Swap Shop: Episode #6.13 (1982) See more »

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"Piano Parchment"
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Composed by Johnny Pearson
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All Creatures Great & Small
10 December 2005 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

This film (and indeed series) is set in 1930's Britain, not the 1940's as stated elsewhere in this site, as Britain was involved in that fracas called the Second World War from 1939 and both Farnon and Herriot joined up with the Royal Air Force.... The books did carry on for the post war period but the film is firmly in the 30's! The attention to detail - even down to the advertisements by the roadside, is extraordinary, whilst the realisation of pre-war Britain, with its optimism, rugged individuality and, determination in sometimes very difficult circumstances is heartwarming. As a small piece of trivia, Christopher Timothy, who plays James Herriot has a limp in the later series, as he (for real) broke his leg during the filming of series two. Hardy, who played S. Farnon, is now even better known for his role as the Minister For Magic, in the Harry Potter films!


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