All Creatures Great and Small. Poster of the 1975 movie and cover of the 1970 book, If Only They Could Talk
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If Only They Could Talk
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1970
movie vs book
Claude Whatham, 1975

In 1937, newly qualified vet James Herriot travels to Yorkshire for the post of assistant in Siegfried Farnon’s practice. He learns the facts of country life, but has to overcome the prejudices of the Darrowby locals who are sceptical of the novice vet’s ability. In between cases, Herriot courts farmer’s daughter Helen Alderson.


All Creatures Great and Small. Poster of the 1975 movie and cover of the 1972 book, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1972
movie vs book
Claude Whatham, 1975

In 1937, newly qualified vet James Herriot travels to Yorkshire for the post of assistant in Siegfried Farnon’s practice. He learns the facts of country life, but has to overcome the prejudices of the Darrowby locals who are sceptical of the novice vet’s ability. In between cases, Herriot courts farmer’s daughter Helen Alderson.