All Creatures Great and Small

Siegfried decides to give James a poorly timed reminder about his responsibilities as a vet while he prepares for his honeymoon with Helen.

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.

Siegfried receives some difficult news and becomes even more irascible than usual. The perfect distraction comes along in the form of Major Sebright Saunders.

James is finally succeeding with the farmers' uptake of the Ministry of Agriculture's TB testing scheme.

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.

Everyone at Skeldale House is pushed to think about what matters to them most when the radio reports that Britain is standing on the brink of war.

It's Christmas in Darrowby and everyone is trying to make the most of things while the world is at war. A young guest brings some wonder, mischief and cheer while everyone waits for important news.