1978 – 1990 · Series · 1h · TV-PG

All Creatures Great & Small

Name: All Creatures Great & Small
Director: Bob Blagden, Christopher Barry, Michael Hayes, Peter Moffatt, Richard Bramall, Robert Tronson, Terence Dudley, Jeremy Summers, Kenneth Ives, Tony Virgo, Roderick Graham, Richard Martin, Christopher Baker, Michael Brayshaw
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1978
Cast: Alan Hockey, Alex McCrindle, Alison Lloyd, Andrea Gibb, Andrew Crawford

Audience

A young animal surgeon begins his first job at a country veterinary office in Yorkshire, where he faces the daily trials, misadventures, and unexpected challenges of caring for animals alongside the staff. The series blends veterinary work, rural life, gentle humor, and character relationships across the community.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like gentle rural dramas, animal-centered stories, and warm period television; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing, modern production, or consistently sharp humor.

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Cast

Alan HockeyAlex McCrindleAlison LloydAndrea GibbAndrew CrawfordAndrew RowleyAndré MaranneAngela Walsh

Directors

Bob BlagdenChristopher BarryMichael HayesPeter MoffattRichard BramallRobert TronsonTerence DudleyJeremy SummersKenneth IvesTony VirgoRoderick GrahamRichard MartinChristopher BakerMichael Brayshaw

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