James returns to Darrowby following his wartime service in the R.A.F. Though little has changed in the Dales in the intervening six years, James finds it difficult to adjust to the peacetime routine and to friends and family who seem like strangers.

Siegfried waxes lyrical about the accelerating rate of scientific progress as James proceeds to plod along with tried and trusted remedies. How long can the practice and the surrounding countryside resist the oncoming tide of progress?

A Visit to the sets and behind the Scenes on all Creatures Great and Small.

Christmas 1955 is fast approaching but the vets are dealing with their usual assortment of diseased animals and entertaining locals. James is particularly proud of Frank Gillard's farm. Gillard also keeps racing pigeons and Mr. Biggins accuse the birds of importing hoof and mouth disease. When Gillard's cattle develop the dreaded disease, he has no choice but to destroy his herd. Tristan buys himself a fancy Daimler coupe but then can't quite pay back the money he borrowed from Sigfried who gives him until Christmas day to settle up or he will take possession of the car. Tristan once again joins the bell ringers but more because he's interested in Miss Marston, the new teacher who is also a member of the group. James and Sigfried find themselves acting as references in court for the feuding Bradley brothers, David and Jonathan. This is the last ever episode of the show.

In a documentary profile filmed in 1976, Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) talks about his upbringing in Glasgow, his life in Yorkshire and the burgeoning success of his novels at home and abroad.

Creature Comforts unveils the inspirations behind Alf Wight`s beloved vet character, James Herriot, in the BBC`s most successful TV series of all time, All Creatures Great and Small. Featuring a special appearance from Christopher Timothy who played Herriot in the Emmy nominated show and hosted by Simon Ward from the 1975 TV film.