All Creatures Great & Small (1978)

1 - Broodiness

Its 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.

2 - Carpe Diem

Siegfried hires an experienced bookkeeper, but her efficient approach doesnt suit everyone. James and Helen arrive at a big decision, and a ferret presents a challenge for the practice.

2 - Honeymoon;s Over

Everyone is trying to get along as best they can in the face of changes at Skeldale House. Helen has moved into the bedsit upstairs with James. James struggles to get Siegfried to let him take the reins now that he is a junior partner, and the pair clash when he learns how much money Skeldale could make from the Ministry of Agricultures lucrative bovine TB testing scheme.

2 - Semper Progrediens

With Tristans encouragement, James asks Helen if shed like to go to the local spring dance. But village resident Geralds arrival with his injured dog, Rock, puts a spanner in the works. Meanwhile, Tristan worries that Siegfried is in danger of losing his edge.

2 - Another Farnon?

Skeldale House descends into chaos with the arrival of Siegfrieds wayward brother Tristan. Helen provides James with a reason to stay in the Dales.

3 - Right Hand Man

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

3 - Surviving Siegfried

Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along in the form of Major Sebright Saunders, who asks Siegfried to look at a difficult young racehorse called River.

3 - We Can But Hope

The fate of a struggling young widow causes difficulties for James and Helens burgeoning romance. Meanwhile, Siegfried has another scheme to whip Tristan into shape, and a visit from Tricki Woo causes chaos in Skeldale House.

3 - Andante

Tristan sets about collecting debts owed to the surgery and takes a shine to Maggie, the new barmaid at The Drovers. Siegfried hopes to bag the job of Attending Vet at Darrowby Racecourse, by buttering up the head of the race course, General Ransom. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience.

4 - By the Book

James and Helen are keeping a secret, and following a visit to the Crabtrees 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.

4 - What a Balls Up!

James is finally succeeding with the farmers uptake of the Ministry of Agricultures TB testing scheme, but is struggling with the complicated paperwork - a fact that he is keen to keep from Siegfried. Tristan decides that he is outgrowing running the small animal surgery and buys a car to help with errands at the practice, which also provides him with transport for taking Florence, the daughter of Siegfrieds rival, George Pandhi, out on a date.

4 - Many Happy Returns

Its an important day for Tristan in more ways than one, as he celebrates his birthday and Siegfried gives him new responsibilities as a vet. Tristan has to withstand the pressure and succeed in the challenge set by his older brother before returning to Skeldale for his birthday festivities. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall reminds James that he needs to tell Helen some home truths.

4 - A Tricki Case

James is forced to take in Mrs Pumphreys pampered Pekingese. Tristan prepares to return to university, but needs Siegfrieds help to pay for his accommodation, but Siegfried insists he must first prove he is serious about being a vet. James treats the Aldersons prize bull, and Helen rewards his efforts with some unusual home baking.

5 - 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 Carmodys inability to drive and he keeps missing opportunities to spend precious time with Helen.

5 - Edward

Siegfried and Tristan are left in charge of Skeldale House, when Mrs Hall takes time off to meet up with an important person from her past. Siegfried immediately puts Tristan in charge of housekeeping duties and focuses on running the practice and educating a visiting work experience boy named Andrew Simmonds.

5 - The Last Man In

When a familiar face from Helens past returns to Darrowby, James worries that he has to vie for her attention and steps up to compete against them at Mrs Pumphreys annual cricket match. The rest of Skeldale House are apprehensive as the game can be brutal. Siegfried tries his best to train James and get a reluctant Tristan to step in, but its not looking good for their Darrowby Eleven team.

5 - All;s Fair

Its the Darrowby Show and James is pleased as punch that he has been given the honour of Attending Vet. But Siegfried and Tristan know the job is a poisoned chalice and reckon James wont last the day without throwing in the towel.

6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

The Skeldale House regulars think about what matters to them most when the radio reports that Britain is standing on the brink of war. As everyone processes the news, James discovers a case of TB at Heston Grange. Richard begs him not to report it or the farm will be shut down and he could lose his livelihood.

6 - Home Truths

As Chamberlain heads to meet with Hitler in Munich, James prepares to face his parents and give them some difficult news. Meanwhile, Jamess agenda is derailed by an emergency with the Aldersons pregnant mare, Candy.

6 - A Cure for All Ills

James workload doubles when Siegfried takes ill during a harsh winter. Mrs Hall discovers it is James birthday, and Tristan tries his best to cheer him up by arranging a double date. Season finale.