All Creatures Great and Small

James endeavours to keep his nerves steady while unexpected complications arise in the process of delivering a calf. Set against a countryside backdrop, the piece presents a rural drama within the farming community that explores the tension of the moment.

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the rural drama genre, offering viewers a slice of countryside life centred on the everyday challenges faced by farm‑hands and their animals. The story follows James, a farmer who finds himself under pressure when a calf’s delivery does not go smoothly. As unforeseen complications arise, he has to summon all his composure and keep his nerves steady, striving to see the birth through despite the mounting tension. The episode features performances by Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison, whose presence reinforces the authentic, down‑to‑earth feel of the narrative. Set against a pastoral backdrop, the drama captures the quiet intensity of farm work, focusing on a single, high‑stakes moment that tests the characters’ resolve.