All Creatures Great and Small

In the programme Charity Begins at Home, Siegfried curtails the use of a costly tablet brand as part of an economy drive, while Helen takes in a stray cat. The episode features Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy appearing in the storyline.

Charity Begins at Home is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the comedy‑drama genre and is listed simply as an episode of the series, rather than a full‑length series or special. The story centres on a household‑wide effort to tighten spending. Siegfried, keen to support the economy drive, decides to curb the use of a costly brand of tablets, limiting their availability for the family. Meanwhile, Helen brings a new companion into the home by taking in a stray cat, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise frugal atmosphere. The episode also features appearances by Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy, who play supporting roles within the narrative. Their involvement rounds out the cast, contributing to the everyday realism of the characters’ attempts to balance financial restraint with personal comfort.