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All Creatures Great and Small

*Enjoy all seasons, free in the US & Territories, from November 28-December 23. The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in 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

The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in 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.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 53m 5s

    The series features James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire in 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 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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?

  • 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.

  • 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 E2 - 30s

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

  • The Cast on the Books: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cast on the Books

    S1 E3 - 2m 1s

    "They're extremely funny, beautifully written." The cast describe the inspiration they drew from Alf Wight's original books.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E3 - 1m 26s

    Siegfried is abuzz with excitement about an interview at Darrowby Racecourse for a long coveted role working with horses.

Schedule

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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Surviving Siegfried

    Thursday
    Dec 26

    1 Hour

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

    What a Balls Up!

    Friday
    Dec 27

    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.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Papers

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Papers

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    The Home Front

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    The Home Front

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Papers

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Papers

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    With the War feeling closer to home, James desperately wants things in order.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    The Home Front

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    The Home Front

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    When Richard Alderson needs some help, Helen returns to Heston Grange.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Edward

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past; Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping; Helen is at loose ends.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    For Whom the Bell Tolls

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    1 Hour

    Everyone faces decisions as war comes in September 1939; romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall; tuberculosis plagues Helen's farm.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Merry Bloody Christmas

    Wednesday
    Jan 1

    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.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Broodiness

    Thursday
    Jan 2

    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.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Carpe Diem

    Friday
    Jan 3

    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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    All Creatures Great and Small

    On a Wing and a Prayer

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    On a Wing and a Prayer

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    On a Wing and a Prayer

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    On a Wing and a Prayer

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    James tries to get home for Christmas; Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.
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    All Creatures Great and Small

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    James Alfred Wight's series of books that were written under the pen name James Herriot, are based on his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in England from 1940 to 1992. This series based on the novels chronicles the heartwarming and humorous adventures of James, a young country vet who lives and works in Yorkshire in the late 1930s. The show revolves around a trio of veterinary surgeons, including Siegfried Farnon, who hires James into his veterinary practice at Skeldale House. Besides Siegfried and James, there is Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan, and Mrs. Hall, their housekeeper.

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