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All Creatures Great and Small: Series 5
Starring: Christopher Timothy , Robert Hardy
Directed by: Robert Tronson , Jeremy Summers , Tony Virgo
Produced by: Bill Sellars
Written by: Johnny Byrne
Twelve sparkling episodes from one of the BBC’s most popular comedy drama series, based on the life and novels of James Herriot.
Item Number: 13313
- Format:
- DVD Fullscreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 7 1/2 Hours
- Originally Aired On:
- A&E
- 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.
Twelve sparkling episodes from one of the BBC's most popular comedy drama series, based on the life and novels of James Herriot.
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.
Twelve sparkling episodes from one of the BBC's most popular comedy drama series, based on the life and novels of James Herriot.
Share more warmth and humor with James Herriot, the world's best loved veterinarian. Whether skiing through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to save a litter of piglets, or out-smarting a dog that faints to get attention, James treats his patients and their owners with generous helpings of affection and respect. In Series 5, James and his partners wish the modern conveniences of the 1950s would make their lives a little easier. But it's old-fashioned business as usual in the Dales. Tristan infuriates Mr. Busby by treating his bull instead of his dog. A beautiful veterinary student distracts Calum more than he'd like to admit. And James finds adventures around every bend in the road - from attending a birthday party for Mrs. Pumphrey's Pekingese, Tricky Woo, to moving into a new house with a new puppy and Helen, the love of his life.
Against the Odds - James Herriot finds himself skiing through snowy dales to save a litter of dying piglets. Helen is confined to bed having a slipped a disc and Tristan is hoping that Siegfried will give him a job as he has resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Place of Honour - With Helen still bedridden, there is a dramatic increase in domestic chaos. While James struggles manfully with both chores and children, Siegfried and Tristan praise his noble efforts -- and do precisely nothing. Tristan infuriates Mr. Bushy, a redoubtable farmer, by treating a dog instead of Busby's cow, by sleeping in, and finally by treating a bull instead of Busby's dog!
Choose a Bright Morning - James receives a cry for help from the isolated Bramley family who last came to town in 1929.
The Playing Field - A typical Yorkshire farmer is transformed into a cowboy; with Siegfried in London, Tristan is left with the worst patients.
When Dreams Come True - Helen is finally up and about - only to face the morning after the chaos of Tristan's party the night before.
A New Chapter - The Herriots prepare to move to Rowangarth and another emergency with Granville Bennett.
A Present form Dublin - Calum welcomes the new arrivals -- one that bites and one that fits Siegfried's cooking & cleaning requirements.
The Salt of the Earth - Siegfried is saddened by the death of a young bull terrier - one of an inseparable pair of dogs.
Cheques and Balances - Siegfried is determined to make the errant farmers pay their bills.
Female of the Species - Siegfried gives a friend's offspring some experience in the surgery. Calum initially resents this, but bucks up when he sees the young student.
The Jackpot - James wears his shorts to a visit and is challenged to a race, while Jock, a once-champion sheepdog, delights in chasing cars from the farm.
Two of a Kind - Last episode in this series about life in a country veterinary practice. Siegfried buys a television set, and James has to deal with a man who has cancer.
Place of Honour - With Helen still bedridden, there is a dramatic increase in domestic chaos. While James struggles manfully with both chores and children, Siegfried and Tristan praise his noble efforts -- and do precisely nothing. Tristan infuriates Mr. Bushy, a redoubtable farmer, by treating a dog instead of Busby's cow, by sleeping in, and finally by treating a bull instead of Busby's dog!
Choose a Bright Morning - James receives a cry for help from the isolated Bramley family who last came to town in 1929.
The Playing Field - A typical Yorkshire farmer is transformed into a cowboy; with Siegfried in London, Tristan is left with the worst patients.
When Dreams Come True - Helen is finally up and about - only to face the morning after the chaos of Tristan's party the night before.
A New Chapter - The Herriots prepare to move to Rowangarth and another emergency with Granville Bennett.
A Present form Dublin - Calum welcomes the new arrivals -- one that bites and one that fits Siegfried's cooking & cleaning requirements.
The Salt of the Earth - Siegfried is saddened by the death of a young bull terrier - one of an inseparable pair of dogs.
Cheques and Balances - Siegfried is determined to make the errant farmers pay their bills.
Female of the Species - Siegfried gives a friend's offspring some experience in the surgery. Calum initially resents this, but bucks up when he sees the young student.
The Jackpot - James wears his shorts to a visit and is challenged to a race, while Jock, a once-champion sheepdog, delights in chasing cars from the farm.
Two of a Kind - Last episode in this series about life in a country veterinary practice. Siegfried buys a television set, and James has to deal with a man who has cancer.
| James Herriott | --- | Christopher Timothy |
| Tristan Farnon | --- | Peter Davison |
| Siegfried Farnon | --- | Robert Hardy |
| Helen Herriot | --- | Lynda Bellingham |
Written by James Herriot
Adapted by Johnny Byrne, Alfred Shaughnessy, Anthony Steven, Brian Finch
Produced by Bill Sellars
Directed by Robert Tronson, Jeremy Summers, Tony Virgo
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.
