When the first three seasons of the BBC show, All Creatures Great and Small ended in 1980, it seemed like the show was over. But the show came back with 2 specials, in 1983 and 1985, with most of the original cast back (except for Mary Hignett who had played Mrs. Hall and had died).
This disc had both of these specials. And while they did not have quite the charm of the first three seasons, they are still better than much of what is on TV now. It is after WWII in Yorkshire, and James Herriot and his vet partner Siegfried Farnon have come back from the war to resume their practice in the Dales. James now has son, Jimmy, and is having a bit of trouble readjusting to civilian life.
Along with Tristan, Siegfried's brother, and Helen, James's loving wife, the specials are filled with great moments, funny and sweet, along with moments of great pathos.
After these specials, the BBC starting making the show again in 1988. While it has most of the cast back, Carol Drinkwater did not return as Helen, a loss that will be felt I am sure.
All Creatures Great and Small is based on real life vet, James Herriot's books about his life in Yorkshire. The wonderful books really do translate well onto the small screen.
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