All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small is a drama series on ITV3. Critically acclaimed veterinary drama based on the early career of James Herriot. The popular program has been available since 2024. A total of 59 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2025.
Last broadcast:15/09/2025 at 17:00Genres: Drama series Series
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1:00:00


All Creatures Great and Small
Smallholder Lionel Brough has a motley collection of stock, but when an inheritance allows him to go in for pig keeping in a big way, James diagnoses a case of swine fever.
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It's baby Jimmy's Christening Day. There's a surprise announcement from Tristan.


With Helen still bedridden, James struggles manfully with both chores and children as Siegfried and Tristan look on idly.


James battles through snowy dales to save a litter of piglets, and Tristan hopes Siegfried will give him a job.
Series 4
1:10:00


Calum tickles a few trout, Tricki Woo enters the dog show, and Bramble, the cow with a wink, is a success.


The Herriots lead a busy family life, and Tristan is aware that he may have entered the terminal stages of his bachelor status.
Series 3
1:05:00


The vets’ evening plans come surprisingly unstuck when Miss Westerman's dog Hamish wanders off while coming round from an operation.


James and Helen decide to celebrate their anniversary, Tristan wants to take his new girlfriend out, and Siegfried wishes to date Mrs Egerton - all on the same evening.
Series 4
1:00:00


A sheepdog that cannot bark and a wild cat receive expert veterinary care, while attractive Mrs Derrick invites Tristan to lunch - to see her Toggenburg goat.


The Herriots go in for highland dancing, and Siegfried catches fleas. The disappearance of a dead stag could be poaching, and Tricki Woo goes 'crackerdog'.


While James is concerned about possible professional incompetence, Tristan tries to convince Mr Hartley of the virtues of artificial insemination.


James and Tristan examine a consignment of sheep for export to Russia, and for Tristan, the Russian woman vet is perfect confirmation of his prejudice.
Series 3
1:00:00


Roddy Travers, an itinerant workman, comes to Skeldale with his dog for an emergency operation and deeply impresses James with his way of life.


Mrs Pumphrey calls James out urgently to treat Cedric, a boxer she has bought to keep Tricki Woo company. Unfortunately, Cedric is ruining her social life.


The practise begins to use new tablets, but their cost leads Siegfried to decide to limit their use. James and Helen adopt a cat.


An outbreak of louping ill on the grouse moors is traced, but Murray's help in clearing the land cannot be counted upon.


Wesley Binks is the bane of Darrowby with petty thieving, but when his dog contracts distemper, he turns over a new leaf and resolves to work hard to pay for treatment.
Series 2
1:05:00


Mr Wilkinson's colt defeats both James's and Tristan's attempts at treatment. For Siegfried, however, the mammoth task is completed by use of a little guile and wisdom.


The contrast between the daughters of wealthy Tavener and the lowly Alton is sharply pointed for James, as is the difference between a talking and a non-talking budgie.


The Darrowby Show is usually an enjoyable occasion, except when James takes on the job of duty vet and Tristan falls for a buxom barmaid.