All Creatures Great & Small - Series 2 - Volume 1 [1978] [DVD]

This much loved and very popular series graced British TV for many years. The everyday story, of a 'country veterinary surgeon', might sound dull - to the unthinking. The largely autobiographical tales, told in this series, had previously been the subject of a hugely popular series of books by 'James Herriot' - a pseudonym. The TV Series', here recorded, was brilliantly produced over many years of dedicated and 'on the spot' filming.Those who like a family orientated drama, those who find pleasure in animals, and those who like to delve deep back into British social history, will ALL find more than sufficient to be delighted with in this TV series set back in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.This is superb entertainment for most people, I suggest.

What a great series

Had hoped it might be improved quality over the video tapes we have seen but it is not. However, there is no worse quality and is quite satisfactory to be able to enjoy this very watchable vet series.

The acting quality in this series is excellent, and we are enjoying series 2 as much as series 1. It is hard to believe they were filmed so long ago, as they are as watchable now as they were when they were first released.The episodes are 'Cats and Dogs', 'Attendant problems', 'Fair means Fowl', 'The beauty of the Beast', 'Judgement Day', 'Faint Hearts'. Curl up on the settee and enjoy some uncomplicated, superbly made TV, with beautiful scenery as well!

This is one of the great series. - I have every video and the most important books about Herriot and the way the films bring Yorkshire alive (and Scotland in the earlier episodes) is magical. Totally to be recommended, it does a great job for Yorkshire, underling the social life, the mores of the times and the way of life, which was often very hard. The rugged scenery and weather are often at the forefront of the story. Brilliant.

A magical mix of characters; beautifully acted throughout. Even after all these years the series retains its warmth and the chemistry between Christopher Timothy and Carol Drinkwater is superb. A little bit of over acting by Seigfried which is a shame, but the series has definitely stood the test of time.

Great discs for lovers of the TV series and the books of the same name, good to have on hand on cold wet nights when there is nothing of interest on the TV, well worth the money,

love this series very good quality for pre loved

Great family series ,,i hope they put more on special.thankyou

La douce présence féminine de Helen, a regaillardi la maison de Darrowby, et ajouté joie et douceur au petit monde formé par le trio ineffable de vétérinaires.Christpher Thimoty, Robert Hardy, Carol DRinkwater et Peter Davison, toujours de service ,incarnant les rôles principaux de "Toutes les créatures du bon dieu",(All creatures greats and small), du célèbre vétérinaire anglais, Alfred Whight, alias James Herriot.Dans la douceur de la compagne anglaise, toujours en toile de fond, J.Herriot file le parfait bonheur avec sa nouvelle épouse, qui l'accompagne dans ses déplacements , parmi des porcs avec l'érésipèle, des chevaux avec le tétanos, des accouchements des brebis dans des rudes conditions climatiques. Mais rien n'effraie notre ami des bêtes, dont rien entame l'optimisme ,avec sa joie de vivre contagieuse. Et pourtant... par moments un nuage se profile à l'horizon, on s'inquiète et parfois, un nom terrible affleure aux lèvres, celui du flagelle terrible de la guerre qui menace l'Europe...Des moments de répits bienvenus, avec la fête foraine, dîners au restaurant, les diableries de Tristan,en plein air, dans la nature, nous revivent la vie joyeuse d'un vétérinaire, qui a aimé la vie et son métier passionnément, et nous fait partager sa joie.Complètement en anglais, avec sous titres en anglais aussi. A visionner pour nous arracher à nos tracasseries quotidiennes.

Nach meiner Begeisterung für das erste Dreierpacket von "All Creatures" nun endlich die ersten drei DVDs der zweiten Staffel.James ist nun mit Helen verheiratet und beide arbeiten in der Praxis. Tristan drückt sich wo immer er kann vor der Arbeit und trinkt ab und zu ein Glass zu viel mit den Bell Ringers. Siegfried ist wie immer der treibende (Un)Geist der Praxis und ... viele wunderschöne Geschichten um Katzen, Bullen, alte Pferde; herrliche Landschaftsaufnahmen und das Gefühl, einen Hauch einer alten, längst vergessenen, besseren(?) Welt zu erhaschen. Englische Untertitel sorgen für das Verständnis, wenn die (englische) Sprache mal etwas schnell genuschelt wird.Ich bin begeistert! Wann gibt es endlich die DVDs "dazwischen" (Die Hochzeit von Helen und James)?