Drama

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

  • 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.

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

    The Cast on the Animals

    S1 E4 - 1m 58s

    The stars of the series reveal what it was really like working with all of their cuddly, adorable, and troublesome animal co-stars!

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

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

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E4 - 1m 7s

    James arrives to check on his newest patient, Helen's champion bull who is having some trouble performing.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

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

  • Behind The Scenes Set Tour: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Behind The Scenes Set Tour

    S1 E5 - 11m 5s

    Get an in depth, inside look behind the scenes of the All Creatures Great and Small set with production designer Jacqueline Smith!

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    Scene

    S1 E5 - 1m 11s

    On the day of the Darrowby Show, Siegfried and Tristan give a lively behind the scenes look at their workspace.

  • The Cast on The Yorkshire Dales: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cast on The Yorkshire Dales

    S1 E5 - 1m 45s

    The cast describe their deep love for the breathtaking, scenic Yorkshire Dales, where the series was filmed.

  • The Bromance: James & Tristan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Bromance: James & Tristan

    S1 E6 - 2m 4s

    "The only way we'll survive my brother is if we stick together." Take a glimpse at all the best friendship moments between James and Tristan from Season 1!

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E6 - 1m 23s

    James stops by the Alderson farm with a present for Jenny after the difficult situation with Clive the bull.

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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    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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