All Creatures Great & Small 2020

Overview

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.