ALL CREATURES BIG & SMALL
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW CHANNEL 5 TV SERIES
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| The new series starts this Tuesday! |
All Creatures Great And Small
based on James Herriot’s cherished collection of stories, chronicles the heart warming and humorous adventures of a young country vet. This new
adaptation will
preserve the rich spirit, tone and values of Herriot’s iconic characters
and stories and will bring to life his sharply observed, entertaining
and incredibly funny tales of country life in the North of England for a
modern audience, introducing a new generation to his life-affirming
stories.
based on James Herriot’s cherished collection of stories, chronicles the heart warming and humorous adventures of a young country vet. This new
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| Nicholas Ralph leads the cast as the new vet |
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| Samuel West plays the owner of the vet clinic in the village |
James Herriot
Played by Nicholas Ralph, the character is based on the real-life vet, Alf Wight, whose pen name was James Herriot. He moves from Glasgow to the Yorkshire Dales, desperate to land a job at a veterinary practice.
He is not 
afraid to get his hands dirty and he is always keen to help out on any job.
However he does have his insecurities and it takes him a while to open up to the skeptical Yorkshire Dales residents.
afraid to get his hands dirty and he is always keen to help out on any job.
However he does have his insecurities and it takes him a while to open up to the skeptical Yorkshire Dales residents.
Siegfried Farnon
Played by Samuel West, he is inspired by the real life veterinary practice owner Donald Sinclair, who took Herriot on as an assistant.
He is full of good
humour but is equally as infuriating, and is often the main source of conflict.
He almost refuses to give Herriot a chance, but quickly opens up to him and the pair work well together.
humour but is equally as infuriating, and is often the main source of conflict.
He almost refuses to give Herriot a chance, but quickly opens up to him and the pair work well together.
Mrs Hall
Played by Anna Madeley
Mrs Hall is the housekeeper at Skeldale House, where the practice is based, and she is integral to the business.
She spends her 
days making sure the men have all that they need, but she cares for them all like they are part of her own family.
She is selfless and will often put their needs before her own, and she is always there as a listening ear.
days making sure the men have all that they need, but she cares for them all like they are part of her own family.
She is selfless and will often put their needs before her own, and she is always there as a listening ear.
Helen Alderson
Played by Rachel Shenton, she is a Dales farmer who attracts the attention of Herriot when he first arrives.
Like him, she is not afraid to throw herself 
into the trickiest of situations and she proves to be very independent.
She is unlike any other woman he has met as she is used to the harsh realities of farming life.
Of course she has her softer side and this shows through her love of animals.
into the trickiest of situations and she proves to be very independent.
She is unlike any other woman he has met as she is used to the harsh realities of farming life.
Of course she has her softer side and this shows through her love of animals.
Tristan Farnon
Played by Callum Woodhouse, he is a trainee vet and the younger brother of Siegfried, who considers him a pain.
Unlike his brother, he is not easily
motivated when it comes to his work and this frustrates Siegfried, who only wants the best for him.
He often finds himself in trouble because of his carelessness, but he welcomes Herriot with open arms.
motivated when it comes to his work and this frustrates Siegfried, who only wants the best for him.
He often finds himself in trouble because of his carelessness, but he welcomes Herriot with open arms.
