Drama

All Creatures Great and Small

James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a series based on his internationally celebrated books. Nicholas Ralph makes his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.

Episode 1

53m 5s

James Herriot interviews for a job with harried Yorkshire veterinarian Siegfried Farnon. His first day is full of surprises.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 53m 5s

    James Herriot interviews for a job with harried Yorkshire veterinarian Siegfried Farnon. His first day is full of surprises.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 53m 5s

    Fresh from veterinary college, Siegfried’s fun-loving brother, Tristan, arrives to help out. Mrs. Pumphrey throws a swanky party.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 53m 5s

    James is put to the test with an ailing racehorse. Tristan faces a familiar temptation. Siegfried angles for a prestigious client.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 53m 5s

    While Tristan gives Tricki-Woo the spa treatment, James deals with Helen’s champion bull. Siegfried makes a decision about Tristan.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 53m 6s

    James volunteers to be the official vet at the Darrowby Show. His ordeals include an ethical plight involving Helen’s bull.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 53m 5s

    Defying Siegfried, Tristan coaxes James to try a risky procedure to save a stricken cow. Then James gets a shock from Helen.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 1h 2m

    Siegfried hosts a Christmas eve party, with an even bigger event to follow the next day. Helen accompanies James on an emergency house call.

Extras + Features

  • Inside Look: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Inside Look

    S1 - 2m

    "The stories themselves are timeless..." The cast and producers give an inside look at the all-new the heartwarming adaptation.

  • Get Swept Away: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Get Swept Away

    S1 - 1m 55s

    Get swept away into the enchanting, charming world of veterinarian James Herriot.

  • Meet James Herriot: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet James Herriot

    S1 - 1m 59s

    Stars Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Rachel Shenton and more introduce the lovable, bright-eyed, and sometimes naive James Herriot.

  • Official Teaser: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Teaser

    S1 - 31s

    "The animals are the easy part... it's the people cause all the bother." Watch All Creatures Great and Small, starring Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Rachel Shenton and more.

  • Official Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Trailer

    S1 - 2m

    Watch All Creatures Great and Small starring Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot, along with Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Anna Madeley and Rachel Shenton!

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 2m 15s

    Young, eager James Herriot is on his way to Darrowby for a job interview...or is he? Don't miss the premiere on Sunday, January 10 at 9/8c.

  • Meet Nicholas Ralph: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet Nicholas Ralph

    S1 E1 - 2m 17s

    Learn all about newcomer and rising star Nicholas Ralph, according to his co-stars Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Rachel Shenton and more.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Fresh from veterinary college, Siegfried’s fun-loving brother, Tristan, arrives to help out. Mrs. Pumphrey throws a swanky party.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E2 - 1m 26s

    Siegfried's newly arrived younger brother Tristan accompanies James' first visit to Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki Woo.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    James is put to the test with an ailing racehorse. Tristan faces a familiar temptation. Siegfried angles for a prestigious client.

Schedule

  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Home Truths

    Monday
    Sep 9

    1 Hour

    Tristan remains at a crossroads, but when Mrs. Donovan's dog ends up in an accident, he learns a valuable lesson that helps him make a decision about his future.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    The Perfect Christmas

    Tuesday
    Sep 10

    1 Hour

    It's Christmas in Darrowby and Helen and James realize they haven't agreed on where they're spending Christmas Day; a beloved local pet falls ill.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Second Time Lucky

    Wednesday
    Sep 11

    1 Hour

    A missing ring is just one snag as James and Helen's wedding date approaches; a farmer's cow may have TB.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Honeymoon's Over

    Thursday
    Sep 12

    1 Hour

    As James and Helen settle into married life, James uneasily becomes Siegfried's partner at the clinic; Tristan must make new adjustments.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Surviving Siegfried

    Friday
    Sep 13

    1 Hour

    Siegfried's war experiences resurface as he struggles to save a young racehorse; Helen faces a decision over James' TB testing plan.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    What a Balls Up!

    Monday
    Sep 16

    1 Hour

    James' TB testing plan mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger; Helen struggles with her vocation; Mrs. Hall and Tristan have brushes with love.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Edward

    Tuesday
    Sep 17

    1 Hour

    Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past; Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping; Helen is at loose ends.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: For Whom the Bell Tolls: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    For Whom the Bell Tolls

    Wednesday
    Sep 18

    1 Hour

    Everyone faces decisions as war comes in September 1939; romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall; tuberculosis plagues Helen's farm.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: Merry Bloody Christmas: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Merry Bloody Christmas

    Thursday
    Sep 19

    1 Hour

    It's Christmas and Siegfried must decide whether to protect Tristan at the cost of River's welfare; Mrs. Hall realizes she should face her feelings for Gerald.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: Broodiness: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Broodiness

    Friday
    Sep 20

    1 Hour

    Skeldale House is busier than ever while Tristan is away serving; James and Helen dream about the future; Siegfried offers support when Mrs. Hall takes a leap of faith.
  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece: Carpe Diem: TVSS: Iconic

    All Creatures Great and Small

    Carpe Diem

    Monday
    Sep 23

    1 Hour

    Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper; James and Helen take inspiration from "Carpe Diem" and make a long-awaited decision.

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