All Creatures Great and Small

A medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Meanwhile Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall has a spot of bother when she decides to help with the war effort.

Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Helen is surprised to find Jenny with a new best friend. Mrs. Hall starts her job as an ARP Warden and tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and the overly assertive Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes.

When Jimmy’s Christening day is interrupted by the arrival of a surprise visitor, Siegfried makes a promise he struggles to keep. A furry friend helps Helen to find common ground with James’ mother.

Tristan’s first meeting with Carmody doesn’t go quite to plan. They are dispatched to find an animal on the loose in Pumphrey Manor in the hope that they’ll be able to put their differences aside. James struggles to heal a sick cow and unresolved feelings about the war re-surface when he least expects them.

Carmody gets an exciting opportunity, leaving Siegfried wondering whether he’s holding back his protégé. Mrs. Hall must deal with an unlikely emergency in Darrowby and Siegfried and Carmody have to pay attention to their romantic pursuits.

James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.

Skeldale House prepares for Christmas - and Jimmy’s first birthday – without the usual festive treats available. Mrs. Hall has figured out how to deliver the perfect holiday, but a worrying news bulletin throws her into turmoil.