All Creatures Great & Small Season 4

Synopsis

"Picking up in springtime of 1940 with change on the horizon for everyone in Skeldale House. James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family, not knowing whether or not James will be called up to serve in the RAF. Tristan’s absence is felt by all, but no one more than Siegfried who attempts to hold the growing household, and himself, together as he braves this new world. Mrs Hall and Helen’s friendship blossoms as they look to the future and new trainee veterinary student Richard Carmody arrives, causing complications in the house.

Main Cast

Nicholas Ralph

James Herriot

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Samuel West

Siegfried Farnon

Age : 57 | Popularity : 13%

Anna Madeley

Mrs Hall

Age : 48 | Popularity : 10%

Callum Woodhouse

Tristan Farnon

Age : 30 | Popularity : 14%

Rachel Shenton

Helen Alderson

Age : 36 | Popularity : 7%

Episodes

Episode 1

05 October 2023 - Broodiness

It’s Easter 1940 and, with Tristan away, Skeldale House is busier than ever. Everyone looks to the future, and James tries to save a dog from its owner.

Episode 2

12 October 2023 - Carpe Diem

Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper, but her efficient approach doesn’t suit everyone. James and Helen arrive at a big decision, and a ferret presents a challenge for the practice.

Episode 3

19 October 2023 - Right Hand Man

When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Conflicts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey’s community tea party.

Episode 4

26 October 2023 - By the Book

James and Helen are keeping a secret, and following a visit to the Crabtree’s Farm, Carmody is challenged with learning how to be a vet outside of his books. The new farmers have a worrying illness amongst their herd and James wants to help them in any way he can.

Episode 5

02 November 2023 - Papers

The war is getting closer, James is about to embark on a new journey. He desperately wants things in order and Carmody trained up to support Siegfried. But James is frustrated at Carmody’s inability to drive and he keeps missing opportunities to spend precious time with Helen.

Episode 6

08 November 2023 - The Home Front

Helen feels redundant at Skeldale, and buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart as Richard refuses to let her muck in on the farm. Helen notices that calf Smokey seems unwell and tries to help him, but it only makes things worse with her dad.

Episode 7

21 December 2023 - On a Wing and a Prayer

An emotional phone call with a very pregnant Helen makes James determined to get back to her, but he doesn't have many options, and RAF mascot Georgie needs his help. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall prepares a community Christmas celebration in Darrowby, while Siegfried and Carmody argue over who will be Father Christmas.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Book	James Herriot
Production	Executive Producer	Colin Callender Melissa Gallant Ben Vanstone
Department	Role	Name

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