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All Creatures Great and Small: Series 2
Starring: Christopher Timothy , Peter Davison , Robert Hardy
Directed by: Christopher Barry , Kenneth Ives , Peter Moffatt
Produced by: Bill Sellars
Written by: James Herriot , Johnny Byrne
Series 2 continues the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot in the English countryside in the late Thirties. As World War II draws nearer, it rains cats and dogs from lambing time to Christmastime at the busy veterinary practice.
Item Number: 11249
- Format:
- DVD Fullscreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 11 Hours
- Number of Discs:
- 4
- Closed Captions:
- Y
- Special Features:
- Who's Who in the Cast
In 1937, a young, newly-qualified surgeon arrives in the picturesque village of Darrowby to take up his first job in the established veterinary practice of Sigfried and Tristan Farnon. But in rural Yorkshire, with few medicines available, the treatment of sick animals still seems to be rooted in the Dark Ages. This, together with the country-folk's inherent suspicion of strangers, poses problems for James Herriot in the early years of his career.
Gradually, James establishes himself with the people of Darrowby and is made a partner in the veterinary practice. He courts and eventually marries Helen and becomes a family man. And over the next 20 years, James, his family and friends share in the joys and heartaches of caring for the many wonderful creatures that become part of their world.
Based on the best-selling novels by James Herriot. Includes the episodes: Cats and Dogs, Attendant Problems, Fair Means and Fowl, The Beauty of the Beast, Judgement Day, Faint Hearts, Trick of the Trade, Pride of Possession, The Name of the Game, Puppy Love, Ways and Means, Pups, Pigs and Pickles, A Dogs Life, Merry Gentleman
Gradually, James establishes himself with the people of Darrowby and is made a partner in the veterinary practice. He courts and eventually marries Helen and becomes a family man. And over the next 20 years, James, his family and friends share in the joys and heartaches of caring for the many wonderful creatures that become part of their world.
Based on the best-selling novels by James Herriot. Includes the episodes: Cats and Dogs, Attendant Problems, Fair Means and Fowl, The Beauty of the Beast, Judgement Day, Faint Hearts, Trick of the Trade, Pride of Possession, The Name of the Game, Puppy Love, Ways and Means, Pups, Pigs and Pickles, A Dogs Life, Merry Gentleman
Series 2 continues the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot in the English countryside in the late Thirties. As World War II draws nearer, it rains cats and dogs from lambing time to Christmastime at the busy veterinary practice. Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan, has woman trouble, James has his hands full with a Shire horse's lockjaw and Siegfried goes on a rampage over a mountain of bad debts.
Cats and Dogs - Work at Skeldale Veterinary Surgery continues apace. All is not sunny, however, as it almost literally rains cats and dogs.
Attendant Problems - Lambing time in the Yorkshire Dales is hard but rewarding work. James and Siegfried, however, have a worrying problem.
Fair Means Fowl - Siegfried means to help finances by acquiring a flock of guinea fowl. Tristan settles a lawsuit incurred while he was treating a cow for bloat.
The Beauty of the Beast - Segfried manages to find the right payment for ill- treatment when he attends to a stallion belonging to a scrap merchant.
Judgement Day - The Darrowby Show is a happy event for everyone except James. Siegfried is called upon to maintain the honor of the practice in the jump-off.
Faint Hearts - Tristan discovers that the smooth approach to women can backfire. James has his own troubles with the procrastinating Bellerby family.
Tricks of the Trade - James meets Granville Bennet, a city vet, and gets a taste of the high life. Siegfried refines the Fine Art of Debt Collecting.
Pride of Possession - James uses a hormone treatment on a dog with nearly disastrous results. An apparently bashful bull shows his mettle when grazing near another farmer's heifers.
The Name of the Game - The annual cricket game between Rainby and Darrowby is of particular concern this year to James. He must face a real demon of a bowler.
Puppy Love - The routine at Skeldale House is disrupted when Alice McTavish arrives bringing her "wee dog" with her.
Ways and Means - James decides that he would rather face a savage dog any day rather than take on making a speech to the Darrowby Youth Club.
Pups, Pigs and Pickles - Tristan proves he is a gentleman, while James' love of food is tested when a farmer offers him a breakfast of bacon fat and piccalilli.
A Dog’s Life - A difficult calving is bad enough, but when a farmer's uncle claims to know more than the attending vet, the job is hardly worth having.
Merry Gentlemen - Christmas at Skeldale House. It's all carols, holly and mistletoe, also sick foals, overfed dogs and a cake competition!
Attendant Problems - Lambing time in the Yorkshire Dales is hard but rewarding work. James and Siegfried, however, have a worrying problem.
Fair Means Fowl - Siegfried means to help finances by acquiring a flock of guinea fowl. Tristan settles a lawsuit incurred while he was treating a cow for bloat.
The Beauty of the Beast - Segfried manages to find the right payment for ill- treatment when he attends to a stallion belonging to a scrap merchant.
Judgement Day - The Darrowby Show is a happy event for everyone except James. Siegfried is called upon to maintain the honor of the practice in the jump-off.
Faint Hearts - Tristan discovers that the smooth approach to women can backfire. James has his own troubles with the procrastinating Bellerby family.
Tricks of the Trade - James meets Granville Bennet, a city vet, and gets a taste of the high life. Siegfried refines the Fine Art of Debt Collecting.
Pride of Possession - James uses a hormone treatment on a dog with nearly disastrous results. An apparently bashful bull shows his mettle when grazing near another farmer's heifers.
The Name of the Game - The annual cricket game between Rainby and Darrowby is of particular concern this year to James. He must face a real demon of a bowler.
Puppy Love - The routine at Skeldale House is disrupted when Alice McTavish arrives bringing her "wee dog" with her.
Ways and Means - James decides that he would rather face a savage dog any day rather than take on making a speech to the Darrowby Youth Club.
Pups, Pigs and Pickles - Tristan proves he is a gentleman, while James' love of food is tested when a farmer offers him a breakfast of bacon fat and piccalilli.
A Dog’s Life - A difficult calving is bad enough, but when a farmer's uncle claims to know more than the attending vet, the job is hardly worth having.
Merry Gentlemen - Christmas at Skeldale House. It's all carols, holly and mistletoe, also sick foals, overfed dogs and a cake competition!
| James Herriott | --- | Christopher Timothy |
| Tristan Farnon | --- | Peter Davison |
| Siegfried Farnon | --- | Robert Hardy |
| Helen Herriot | --- | Carol Drinkwater |
Written by James Herriot
Adapted by Johnny Byrne, Brian Finch, Terrence Dudley, Anthony Steven
Produced by Bill Sellars
Directed by Christopher Barry, Kenneth Ives, Peter Moffatt, Robert Tronson
Incidental Music by Johnny Pearson
When you visit Thirsk someday, be sure to amble through the spacious sweep of grass called the Flatts in nearby Sowerby. James Herriot (real-life veterinarian James Alfred Wight,or "Alf") loves this peaceful open space, and often walked with his dogs here.
