All Creatures Great and Small Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1978 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About All Creatures Great and Small
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does All Creatures Great and Small have?
All Creatures Great and Small has 7 seasons and 87 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 8, 1978 to November 17, 1990.
Is All Creatures Great and Small renewed, ended, or canceled?
All Creatures Great and Small has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch All Creatures Great and Small?
It takes 63h 0m (3780 minutes) to watch the complete run of All Creatures Great and Small. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 32 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 63 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 32 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of All Creatures Great and Small?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 8 ("Advice and Consent"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch All Creatures Great and Small?
All Creatures Great and Small is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for All Creatures Great and Small?
All Creatures Great and Small has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in All Creatures Great and Small?
The primary ensemble cast includes Robert Hardy as Siegfried Farnon (age 91 (deceased)), Christopher Timothy as James Herriot (age 85), Carol Drinkwater as Helen Herriot (age 78), Peter Davison as Tristan Farnon (age 75).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hardy | Siegfried Farnon | 91 (deceased) |
| Christopher Timothy | James Herriot | 85 |
| Carol Drinkwater | Helen Herriot | 78 |
| Peter Davison | Tristan Farnon | 75 |
| Lynda Bellingham | Helen Herriot | 66 (deceased) |
| Mary Hignett | Mrs. Hall | 64 (deceased) |
| John McGlynn | Calum Buchanan | 73 |
| Margaretta Scott | Mrs. Pumphrey | 93 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for All Creatures Great and Small are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.