---
title: "All Creatures Great & Small"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/all-creatures-great-small-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 108255
imdb_id: "tt10590066"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 42
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 157
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# All Creatures Great & Small (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/all-creatures-great-small-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

All Creatures Great & Small is a British television series that premiered in 2020, offering a fresh adaptation of the beloved stories by James Herriot. Set in the scenic Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s and 1940s, the show follows the warm and often humorous experiences of a young veterinary surgeon newly arrived from Glasgow Veterinary College. As he begins treating a variety of animals, he also learns about the lives and challenges of the local farming community. Produced by Playground Entertainment, the series captures the charm and spirit of the original books written by Alf Wight under the pen name James Herriot. The program showcases the daily adventures of rural veterinary practice, highlighting both the professional and personal growth of its central character. With an ensemble cast, the series brings to life the relationships between the vet, the animals, and their resilient owners in the English countryside. It serves as a remake of the earlier 1978 television series based on the same literary works.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young veterinarian navigates life and animal care in the 1930s Yorkshire Dales."

### Why Watch
- features heartwarming adventures
- depicts life in the 1930s

### Caveats & Content Note
- remake of an earlier series
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on heartwarming and humorous themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, humorous, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | KQED | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Acorn TV Apple TV | 5 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (7 Episodes)
All Creatures Great & Small is a television series based on the books of British veterinary surgeon Alf Wight. The series follows the life of a young country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. The show's first season introduces the main character, a new veterinarian, as he gets to know his new family at Skeldale House, including his boss Siegfried Farnon and his brother Tristan. The series also explores the young vet's relationships with the local community, including a local farmer's daughter. The show is a heartwarming and humorous drama that offers a glimpse into the life of a country vet. The series is based on the real-life experiences of Alf Wight, a British veterinary surgeon who wrote a series of books about his time as a country vet.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 35
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (43%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (57%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Colin Callender
- **Networks / Studios**: 5, PBS Digital Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicholas Ralph** as *James Herriot*
- **Samuel West** as *Siegfried Farnon*
- **Anna Madeley** as *Mrs Hall*
- **Rachel Shenton** as *Helen Herriot*
- **Callum Woodhouse** as *Tristan Farnon*
- **Imogen Clawson** as *Jenny Alderson*
- **Tony Pitts** as *Richard Alderson*
- **Mollie Winnard** as *Maggie*
- **Patricia Hodge** as *Mrs. Pumphrey*
- **Will Thorp** as *Gerald Hammond*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The series is set in the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s.

### Q: What is the premise?
It follows the adventures of a young country veterinarian.

### Q: Is this an original series?
No, it is a remake of a 1978 series.

### Q: What is the tone?
The series is described as heartwarming and humorous.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a young country veterinarian.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [ALL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all)
- [All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(2020_TV_series))
- [ALL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/all)
- [All Creatures Great & Small (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10590066/)
- [ALL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/all)
- [ALL - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/english-language-learning/all)

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