All Creatures Great and Small TV Schedule
Find out what time All Creatures Great and Small is on TV tonight and this week at the UK TV Listings Guide.
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All Creatures Great and Small is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
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Fri 19
You've Got to Dream — All Creatures Great and Small
Fresh out of veterinary college in 1937, James Herriot struggles to find work in his Depression-struck home town of Glasgow. Seeking new opportunities, he pursues a position in the remote village of Darrowby working for eccentric local vet Siegfried Farnon, who is less than impressed by his early efforts. However, a difficult calving gives James a chance to prove his worth. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West and Diana Rigg
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Fri 19
Another Farnon? — All Creatures Great and Small
Siegfried's younger brother Tristan joins the practice after graduating from Edinburgh veterinary college. James finds himself begrudgingly taking the new arrival with him on his rounds, which leads to a disastrous clash of over how to treat a cow suffering from milk fever. On their return to the practice, they find that Mrs Hall has guessed that Tristan is not being entirely honest about his sudden arrival. Elsewhere, James makes a good impression on a wealthy widow (Diana Rigg) and her beloved Pekingese
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Fri 19
Andante — All Creatures Great and Small
Siegfried applies to become attending vet at Darrowby racecourse - but the position comes with conditions, and he is torn between his ambition and his loyalty to the practice. Tristan collects the debts owed to the surgery, but ends up losing all the money and resorts to placing a risky bet to cover up his mistake. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience of having to put an animal down - only to end up being threatened with legal action by the owner
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Fri 19
A Tricki Case — All Creatures Great and Small
Mrs Pumphrey is convinced her beloved Pekingese is dying. James discovers that she has not been keeping her pampered pet on the strict diet he prescribed, and is forced to take the dog in while it recovers from illness brought about by over indulgence. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfried's help to pay for his accommodation. However, his older brother is not prepared to part with a penny until he has proved he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons' prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking
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Fri 19
All's Fair — All Creatures Great and Small
James is appointed as attending vet at the Darrowby Show - but Siegfried and Tristan warn him that the job is a poisoned chalice and expect him to quit after the first day. Mrs Hall has more faith in him, however, and makes a wager with the Farnon brothers. James finds himself surrounded by pushy farmers offering bribes to help them cheat their way to victory and faces a dilemma when the Aldersons desperately need his help in securing the sale of their prize bull
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Fri 19
A Cure for All Ills — All Creatures Great and Small
James's workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Among his many patients is Dick Rudd's prized cow, which has an abscess in its throat and is on the brink of choking to death. Dick is devastated, having risked everything on the animal, leaving James determined to save the animal by any means. Mrs Hall discovers it is James' birthday, and Tristan tries his best to cheer him up by arranging a double date
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Fri 19
The Night Before Christmas — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas Eve and the day before Helen's much-anticipated wedding to Hugh, and everyone is gathering to celebrate at the Skeldale Christmas party. However, James is called away to help with a dog in labour, so Helen asks to go with him to get away from all the wedding talk, only for a descending fog to trap the pair in the Dales overnight. The vet promises he will get her back in time for her wedding in the morning, all the while wondering if he will be able to suppress his true feelings for her. Festive special of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton
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Mon 22
Where the Heart Is — All Creatures Great and Small
Spring 1938 finds James's parents overjoyed when he's offered a position at his old mentor's forward-thinking practice in Glasgow. When he returns to the Dales, James is reminded of how much he loves the place and the people - and thinks of one person who it would be worth staying in the Dales for. Since Helen Alderson left Hugh Hulton at the altar, she has kept a low profile and James has given her the space she needed. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West
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Mon 22
Semper Progrediens — All Creatures Great and Small
With Tristan's encouragement, James asks Helen if she'd like to go to the local spring dance. But village resident Gerald's arrival with his injured dog, Rock, puts a spanner in the works. Meanwhile, Tristan worries that Siegfried is in danger of losing his edge
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Mon 22
We Can But Hope — All Creatures Great and Small
The fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helen's burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Siegfried has another scheme to whip Tristan into shape, and a visit from Tricki Woo causes chaos in Skeldale House. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph
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Mon 22
Many Happy Returns — All Creatures Great and Small
It's an important day for Tristan in more ways than one, as he celebrates his birthday and Siegfried gives him new responsibilities as a vet. Tristan has to withstand the pressure and succeed in the challenge set by his older brother before returning to Skeldale for his birthday festivities. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall reminds James that he needs to tell Helen some home truths
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Mon 22
The Last Man In — All Creatures Great and Small
When a familiar face from Helen's past returns to Darrowby, James worries that he has to vie for her attention and steps up to compete against them at Mrs Pumphrey's annual cricket match. The rest of Skeldale House are apprehensive as the game can be brutal. Siegfried tries his best to train James and get a reluctant Tristan to step in, but it's not looking good for their Darrowby Eleven team
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Mon 22
Home Truths — All Creatures Great and Small
As Chamberlain heads to meet with Hitler in Munich, James prepares to face his parents and give them some difficult news. Meanwhile, the prospect of a return to war acts as a timely reminder to make the most of life while you can. But James's agenda is derailed by an emergency with the Alderson's pregnant mare, Candy
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Mon 22
The Perfect Christmas — All Creatures Great and Small
Adaptation of James Herriot's books about life as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West
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Tue 23
Second Time Lucky — All Creatures Great and Small
Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West. Three months have passed and it is now spring 1939, with big changes happening at Skeldale and everyone having to learn how to adjust. Tristan is now a qualified vet, while James enters a new stage of his life with Helen and at the practice. After being made joint business partner by Siegfried, James pushes to take on more responsibility via the Ministry of Agriculture's new bovine TB testing scheme, but its unexpected challenges risk pushing him to breaking point. And as a potential world war looms, all the Skeldale family have to consider their purpose in Darrowby and beyond. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West.
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Tue 23
Honeymoon's Over — All Creatures Great and Small
James struggles to get Siegfried to let him take the reins now that he is a junior partner at the practice, and the pair clash when he learns how much money Skeldale could make from the Ministry of Agriculture's lucrative bovine TB testing scheme. It takes Helen, Mrs Hall and a case of some mysteriously poisoned calves at Kate Billings' farm to help James and Siegfried see that they're better when they work together. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West
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Tue 23
Surviving Siegfried — All Creatures Great and Small
Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along in the form of Major Sebright Saunders, who asks Siegfried to look at a difficult young racehorse called River. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West
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Tue 23
What a Balls Up! — All Creatures Great and Small
James is finally succeeding with the farmers' uptake of the Ministry of Agriculture's TB testing scheme, but is struggling with the complicated paperwork - a fact that he is keen to keep from Siegfried. Tristan decides that he is outgrowing running the small animal surgery and buys a car to help with errands at the practice, which also provides him with transport for taking Florence, the daughter of Siegfried's rival, George Pandhi, out on a date
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Tue 23
Edward — All Creatures Great and Small
Siegfried and Tristan are left in charge of Skeldale House when Mrs Hall takes time off to meet up with an important person from her past. Siegfried immediately puts Tristan in charge of housekeeping duties and focuses on running the practice and educating a visiting work experience boy named Andrew Simmonds
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Tue 23
For Whom the Bell Tolls — All Creatures Great and Small
The Skeldale House regulars think about what matters to them most when the radio reports that Britain is standing on the brink of war. As everyone processes the news, James discovers a case of TB at Heston Grange. Richard begs him not to report it or the farm will be shut down and he could lose his livelihood
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Tue 23
Merry Bloody Christmas — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas in Darrowby and everyone is trying to make the most of things while the world is at war. A young guest brings some wonder, mischief and cheer to Skeldale House while everyone waits for important news. When Mrs Pumphrey heralds the arrival of a kitten in need of extra care at Pumphrey Manor, James has just the person to take him under their wing. Siegfried is asked to pay a visit to an injured River just before a big race and makes an important discovery which Sebright Saunders uses as leverage to get the horse back on the racetrack
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Wed 24
Broodiness — All Creatures Great and Small
Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West. It is Spring 1940, and without Tristan, Skeldale House is busier than ever. James and Helen dream about the future, hoping that he won't be called up to serve in the RAF. And a chance encounter with young lad, Wesley Binks, leaves James worrying if his dog, Duke, is being mistreated
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Wed 24
Carpe Diem — All Creatures Great and Small
Siegfried has the bright idea of bringing in an experienced bookkeeper, Miss Harbottle, to bring method to the madness of the practice. She's certainly efficient, but the cracks soon start to show - and a sick ferret only makes matters worse. Farmer Dakin is very attached to his injured, elderly cow, but Siegfried advises letting the animal go, while James and Helen arrive at a long-awaited decision
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Wed 24
Right Hand Man — All Creatures Great and Small
When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried's side is threatened. Conflicts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey's community tea party. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph
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Wed 24
By the Book — All Creatures Great and Small
James and Helen are keeping a secret, and following a visit to the Crabtree's Farm, Carmody is challenged with learning how to be a vet outside of his books. The new farmers have a worrying illness amongst their herd and James wants to help them in any way he can
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Wed 24
Papers — All Creatures Great and Small
The war is getting closer, James is about to embark on a new journey. He desperately wants things in order and Carmody trained up to support Siegfried. But James is frustrated at Carmody's inability to drive and he keeps missing opportunities to spend precious time with Helen
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Wed 24
The Home Front — All Creatures Great and Small
Helen feels redundant at Skeldale, and buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart as Richard refuses to let her muck in on the farm. Helen notices that calf Smokey seems unwell and tries to help him, but it only makes things worse with her dad. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton
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Wed 24
All Creatures Great and Small — All Creatures Great and Small
James is in the thick of RAF training and desperate to see Helen for Christmas, but his superiors won't permit recruits to leave the base. Mrs Hall is determined to bring the community together for Christmas. Siegfried and Carmody try their best to support her, even when a local dog gets in the way. An injured bird stands in the way of James and the Christmas he hopes for
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Wed 24
Comfort and Joy — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war and, with Helen feeling under the weather, it's fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. That's not all that James has on his mind, as he fears it's the end of the road for Tricki's hopes of fatherhood and dreads telling Mrs Pumphrey, while Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes' farm to see Hilda the goat, who's been up to more mischief. As the big day approaches, Mrs Hall becomes interested in the Drovers' darts competition, because the first prize is a turkey, and Maggie reminds Tristan that he's supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree
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Wed 24
Comfort and Joy — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war and, with Helen feeling under the weather, it's fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. That's not all that James has on his mind, as he fears it's the end of the road for Tricki's hopes of fatherhood and dreads telling Mrs Pumphrey, while Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes' farm to see Hilda the goat, who's been up to more mischief. As the big day approaches, Mrs Hall becomes interested in the Drovers' darts competition, because the first prize is a turkey, and Maggie reminds Tristan that he's supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree
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Wed 24
Comfort and Joy — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war and, with Helen feeling under the weather, it's fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. That's not all that James has on his mind, as he fears it's the end of the road for Tricki's hopes of fatherhood and dreads telling Mrs Pumphrey, while Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes' farm to see Hilda the goat, who's been up to more mischief. As the big day approaches, Mrs Hall becomes interested in the Drovers' darts competition, because the first prize is a turkey, and Maggie reminds Tristan that he's supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree
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Thu 25
To All Our Boys — All Creatures Great and Small
Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. It is Spring 1941 and with the Second World War under way, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, while Mrs Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up
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Thu 25
Holding the Baby — All Creatures Great and Small
Helen realises that James needs to get the hang of life with a baby. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught in the crossfire between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth as they fall out over safety tactics. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West
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Thu 25
Homecoming — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Jimmy's Christening day and everyone is determined to make it special. Helen and Mrs Hall busily prepare to host James's parents and Siegfried is writing his godparenting speech. However, he is unimpressed when called up to Biggins farm to look at a goat. The owner is a tricky client whose business presents as many challenges as the client himself.
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Thu 25
Uninvited Guests — All Creatures Great and Small
Tristan settles into life back at Skeldale, but Carmody has taken his bed - and his brother. Mrs Hall schemes to bring the boys together and sends them to Pumphrey Manor after an alarming report of an escaped animal from the Matron of the army convalescent hospital. Plus, James hopes to reassure a worried Sid Crabtree when he's called out to treat a sick cow
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Thu 25
Pair Bond — All Creatures Great and Small
After receiving outstanding exam results, Carmody is offered a position on a research programme in London, but he wants to decline it and stay at Skeldale, where he can support the war efforts as a vet. An exhilarated Mr Bosworth summons Mrs Hall to examine a piece of debris that has dropped from a plane into a remote field and Doris arrives at the surgery with a poorly ferret for James to treat
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Thu 25
Glass Half Full — All Creatures Great and Small
James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody's absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help. A broken-down car forces them to renegotiate their relationship, with amusing consequences
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Thu 25
All God's Creatures — All Creatures Great and Small
Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy's first birthday, but everyone is rocked by news that Edward's ship HMS Repulse has been sunk. Mrs Hall has to endure an agonising wait, but when a young boy arrives at the surgery with an abandoned fox cub, she can't help feeling a connection with the animal. Meanwhile, Tristan is given an important Royal Army Veterinary Corps mission to source the best Yorkshire pigeons for a new breeding programme, for which Siegfried sends him to Enoch Sykes, a cantankerous pigeon fancier whose birds are having digestive problems. Festive episode of the drama, starring Samuel West
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Fri 26
Gathering the Flock — All Creatures Great and Small
May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. When Tristan returns from war and is shocked to see the shift in his brother, he and James decide to take action. But there's also some good news around the corner for everyone
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Fri 26
Old Dog, New Tricks — All Creatures Great and Small
James is exhausted running between Heston and Skeldale, and to make matters worse, he's often finding himself on the wrong side of Richard Alderson, who is miffed about the muddy floor. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall and Herriot are curious about what Siegfried's been up to when James finds him wandering home after a night out
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Fri 26
Captain Farnon? — All Creatures Great and Small
A memorial service is held in Darrowby to honour the war's fallen soldiers and Tristan tries to hide his emotion. He's keen to go for a drink with Siegfried, but finds himself at the bottom of his priorities. Meanwhile, James tells Mrs Pumphrey not to give up hope in her quest to find a mate for Tricki, and plans a date night to get some time with Helen
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Fri 26
Jenny Wren — All Creatures Great and Small
Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon realises neither of them are ready for it. Mrs Hall asks for time off for her granddaughter's birthday in Sunderland, and Siegfried starts to panic
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Fri 26
Fixes — All Creatures Great and Small
James is worried about the practice finances but, after his pleas fall on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried, he decides to take on the role of attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs Ainsley, who has an aggressive parrot called George
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Fri 26
Our Hearts Are Full — All Creatures Great and Small
Tristan and Charlotte enjoy a romantic picnic and James checks in at Heston Grange, where Richard admits he keeps getting nuisance calls. Herriot also checks on a cow who looks ready to calve, but later the calf seems to have strangely disappeared
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Fri 26
Comfort and Joy — All Creatures Great and Small
It's Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war and, with Helen feeling under the weather, it's fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. That's not all that James has on his mind, as he fears it's the end of the road for Tricki's hopes of fatherhood and dreads telling Mrs Pumphrey, while Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes' farm to see Hilda the goat, who's been up to more mischief. As the big day approaches, Mrs Hall becomes interested in the Drovers' darts competition, because the first prize is a turkey, and Maggie reminds Tristan that he's supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree
