All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

1978 • Comedy, DramaTV-PG
All Creatures Great and Small is a British television series, based on the books of the British veterinary surgeon Alf Wight, who wrote under the pseudonym James Herriot. Ninety episodes were aired over two three-year runs. The first run was based directly on Herriot's books; the second was filmed with original scripts.
While the TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' brings the delightful world of James Herriot's rural veterinary practice to the screen, the original books offer an even richer, more immersive experience. Written with warmth, humor, and a deep compassion for both animals and humans, Herriot's memoirs transcend mere storytelling to become a heartfelt tribute to rural England and its communities. Reading the source novels allows one to savor Herriot’s detailed characterizations and insights, which add layers of depth that television adaptations often cannot capture fully. His vivid descriptions of the Yorkshire dales and the quirky, endearing personalities of both animals and their owners offer a unique escape into a simpler, yet profoundly affecting way of life. The books are not just stories of veterinary practice; they are versatile narratives of joy, challenge, and the beauty of living close to nature.

All Creatures Great and Small inspired from

Vets Might Fly
by James Herriot
The Lord God Made Them All
by James Herriot
Vet in Harness
by James Herriot
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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Vet in a Spin
by James Herriot
Every Living Thing
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If Only They Could Talk
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Let Sleeping Vets Lie
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