All Creatures Great & Small

The original series is on Drama every day; we record it and watch it when, as often happens, we need something to lighten our day.
When we watch the Channel 5 series, I'm not keen on the new Tristan, either, but I think Sam West does a marvellous job.
The housekeeper has far more to do than in the original books, she even eats with the family - and seems to share all the details of their private lives. Unheard of in the 1930's, I feel! And I never knew Mrs Pumphrey lived in such a palace!

The real Tricky Woo was called Bambi .

And I agree Tristan is so annoying - but then he was as Lesley in "The Durrells"

Knew I'd seen him somewhere before. But then I found all the Durrells intensely annoying...

I love it all! (DH wasn't fussed about watching this series, but became hooked.) Great cast and production, with fabulous scenery - what's not to love? For me it's a "comfort break" providing a real respite from all the worries of the present time. (Talk about timing!) I look forward to another series.

Furret

As someone who used to be involved in the horse world, I had to laugh at James and the measuring stick. It’s straight out of real life, even today!

I was waiting for him to hit the officious official with it.
But he's too polite.

Why does autocorrect change things to weird words?
I noticed that it changed mid-forties to mid-thirties but I changed that back again.

Never lift a finger

Callistemon

Still finding Tristan irritating rather than endearing. He doesn't have Peter Davison's charm.

Otherwise it's thoroughly enjoyable.

That’s exactly what I think.Davison gave the character charm and self doubt as well as optimism.The new actor plays him as a hooray henry.
I don’t particularly like the new James Herriot either tbh but Sam West is wonderful as Siegfried.
The housekeeper has more prominence as a character in this new reworking, for some unknown reason.
All other actors are very good, and the scenery is the same?

DanniRae

I get irritated by the (very young) housekeeper - she acts as if she owns the place and throws her weight about -"I will not put up with that kind of behaviour under my roof" she said to Tristan. Her roof? I don't think so!
And I agree Tristan is so annoying - but then he was as Lesley in "The Durrells"
So I am not sorry it is coming to an end - my enjoyment of it has come to an end too!!

Oh, I really like Mrs Hall. She needs to keep them in order. I don't know how she finds time to do everything though, they neerclift a finger.

And she's not as young as she looks, the actress is mid-forties, believe it or not.

As someone who used to be involved in the horse world, I had to laugh at James and the measuring stick. It’s straight out of real life, even today!

Well, I have ‘ hung on in there’, but it’s still not for me. I don’t feel the changes made to the stories in the book ( and in the original TV series) served any purpose, like the inclusion of Mrs Hall’s son, and I agree she is much too prominent!
I can’t really take to any of the characters, but, again, this might be because I felt the previous actors captured them perfectly.

What a refreshing change to have such a delightful programme to watch.Love it! I’m not too keen on the new Tristan , but apart from that Imthinkmthe casting is excellent. Remember the second Poldark series? Who knew that Aidan what’s his name could be as good as Robin Ellis?

I get irritated by the (very young) housekeeper - she acts as if she owns the place and throws her weight about -"I will not put up with that kind of behaviour under my roof" she said to Tristan. Her roof? I don't think so!
And I agree Tristan is so annoying - but then he was as Lesley in "The Durrells"
So I am not sorry it is coming to an end - my enjoyment of it has come to an end too!!

Grandma70 I noticed that in this week’s episode the show took place in rather wet surroundings. Still, it is Yorkshire.

In other news, my neighbours have acquired a gorgeous 12wk old Retriever puppy! She is absolutely beautiful and I need to come up with a Covid-rules-compliant reason to go and cuddle her. ?

I have really enjoyed it all except I do find the actor playing Tristan irritating . He’s so lazy he really annoys me

Still finding Tristan irritating rather than endearing. He doesn't have Peter Davison's charm.

Otherwise it's thoroughly enjoyable.

Does any one remember the Two Ronnies, where they once did a sign off along the lines of "And next week we will be featuring the memoirs of a disillusioned vet, entitled "All Creatures Grunt and Smell"?

I was following Samuel West on Twitter while they were making this series. They had a lot of with endless rain when they were trying to film outdoor scenes.

I feel quite upset to think that next week is the final episode. I’m sure there will be another series, but when?

I’m loving it, too. It was very brave of them to remake an iconic series like ACGAS but they went for it and they’ve nailed it. Didn’t one channel make a series about James Herriottsstudent days that wasn’t all that good.

I hope it's more than six episodes...

I just found that my Sky Planner hasn’t taped the last two episodes ?

MawB2 same here!

Why it's hidden away on Channel 5 on a Tuesday is a mystery.

I am really enjoying this - the acting, the scenery, the dialogue and the situations.
It feels very authentic to me and in a way not unlike The Durrells (and not just because of the actor who plays Tristan))

I could see the sofa problem even on the TV, Elianne! They are gorgeous dogs. Our neighbour has one, he’s about five years old now, and a friend has another. They do seem to think they are eternal puppies though and need to sit on your lap!

Is that beautiful dog a Golden Retriever? It’s huge.
Ha ha, yes Sue, but they are so gentle. I've had five now, the first one used to carry our kids on his back and another one was called The Lion Dog by friends.
Not much room on the sofa though of an evening!

Watched it on catch-up after reading the good reviews and loved it! That's Tuesday evenings sorted then.