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
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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.


It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1973 book, Let Sleeping Vets Lie
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Let Sleeping Vets Lie
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1973
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Eric Till, 1976

Set in the immediately pre-war period, the movie follows James Herriot, the Yorkshire vet, and the adventures he and his colleague have in their everyday life. Amiable sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small, based on Herriot’s third and fourth novels.


It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1974 book, Vet in Harness
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Vet in Harness
James Herriot (Alf Wight), 1974
movie vs book
Eric Till, 1976

Set in the immediately pre-war period, the movie follows James Herriot, the Yorkshire vet, and the adventures he and his colleague have in their everyday life. Amiable sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small, based on Herriot’s third and fourth novels.


That Eye, the Sky. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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That Eye, the Sky
Tim Winton, 1987
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John Ruane, 1994

Twelve-year-old Ort Flack resides in the Australian outback with his mother and sister Tegwyn. Additionally, the three of them must care for their elderly grandmother and their father, who is paralyzed. One mother cannot easily provide for everyone. But one day, Henry, a mystery stranger, arrives at their abandoned home and offers to help them.