Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 7
Quick Summary
A difficult calving gives a young vet a chance to prove his worth
About This Program
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
All Creatures Great and Small broadcasts on 5SELECT at 1:45pm, Friday, 19 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorBrian Percival
Cast & Crew
BP
Brian PercivalDirector
RB
Richard BurrellProducer
DR
Diana Riggas Mrs Pumphrey
AM
Anna Madeleyas Mrs Hall
CW
Callum Woodhouseas Tristan Farnon
RS
Rachel Shentonas Helen Alderson
ML
Matthew Lewisas Hugh Hulton
NH
Nigel Haversas Gen Ransom
TP
Tony Pittsas Richard Alderson
MM
Maimie McCoyas Dorothy
IC
Imogen Clawsonas Jenny Alderson
MW
Mollie Winnardas Maggie
DC
Drew Cainas James Herriot Sr
GQ
Gabriel Quigleyas Hannah Herriot
AP
Alexis Plattas Dick Rudd
LL
Laura Lindsayas Mrs Rudd
RW
Roxanne Waiteas Edith Rudd
NB
Nigel Bettsas Dennis Handshaw
MK
Melanie Kilburnas Sylvie Handshaw
MN
Mark Nobleas Harry Dinsdale
NR
Naomi Radcliffeas Mrs Dinsdale
KD
Kriss Dosanjhas George Pandhi
SJ
Steve Jacksonas Jeremy Sharpe
SJ
Susan Jamesonas Lillian Calvert
JF
Jon Furlongas Mr Dobson
SC
Sean Carlsenas Joe Mulligan
SB
Steven Blakeleyas Mr Foyle
DH
Dave Hillas Bert Chapman
CS
Cleo Sylvestreas Anne Chapman
NR
Nicholas Ralphas James Herriot
SW
Samuel Westas Siegfried Farnon
MG
Melissa GallantExecutive-producer
CC
Colin CallenderExecutive-producer
BV
Ben VanstoneExecutive-producer
RE
Rebecca EatonExecutive-producer
LP
Louise PedersenExecutive-producer
HH
Hugo HeppellExecutive-producer
CC
Caroline Cooper CharlesExecutive-producer