All Creatures Great and Small spoilers, pictures and cast list: Series 4 Episode 1 – Broodiness

Thursday, October 5th, 2023 on Channel 5 at 9:00pm

The veterinary drama returns. It’s 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.

It is Spring 1940 and change is on the horizon for everyone in Skeldale House. James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family, not knowing whether or not James will be called up to serve in the RAF. Tristan’s absence is felt by all, but by no one more than Siegfried who attempts to hold the growing household, and himself, together as he braves this new world. Mrs Hall and Helen’s friendship blossoms as they look to the future, and new trainee veterinary student Richard Carmody arrives, causing complications in the house.

In episode one: without Tristan, Skeldale House is busier than ever. The war hasn’t come to much, and James and Helen dream about the future, hoping that James won’t be called up.

A chance encounter with young lad, Wesley Binks, leaves James worrying if his dog, Duke, is being mistreated. James wants to ‘put the animal first’ regardless of the consequences.

Meanwhile Siegfried, who is missing Tristan, is repeatedly called out by experienced farmer Clifford Slavens and must learn that everyone needs support during hard times. When Mrs Hall takes a leap of faith, Siegfried offers his support.

Cast (Character/Actor)

• Anne Chapman – Cleo Sylvestre MBE
• Clifford Slavens – Paul Hilton
• Delivery Man – Keith Hyland
• Elsie Crabtree – Chloe Harris
• François – Joseph May
• Gerald Hammond – Will Thorp
• Government Clerk – Chris Coniston
• Grace Chapman – Cat Simmons
• Granny Binks – Pam Shaw
• Helen Herriot – Rachel Shenton
• Jack Dodson – Mark Smalley
• James Herriot – Nicholas Ralph
• Jenny Alderson – Imogen Clawson
• Joe Coney – Paul Bazely
• Maggie – Mollie Winnard,
• Marie Crabtree – Matilda Kent
• Miss Harbottle – Neve McIntosh
• Mr Dakin – James Bolam MBE
• Mrs Audrey Hall – Anna Madeley
• Mrs Pumphrey – Patricia Hodge
• Mrs Stokes – Susan Hilton
• Ned Clough – Paul Copley
• Private Biggs – Olly Rhodes
• RSPCA Officer – Susan-Jayne Robinson
• Richard Alderson – Tony Pitts
• Richard Carmody – James Anthony-Rose
• Sid Crabtree – Ryan Hawley
• Siegfried Farnon – Samuel West
• Wesley Binks – Billy Hickey