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Summary: A trip down memory lane.
Review: This collection is wonderful. The series was so addicting and we have to pace our viewing so that we have another episode to look forward to on the upcoming evening. We love the characters, my favorite is Sigfred, he so sure of himself, even when he is so pompous. The production brings the charm of the country setting into your livingroom. We enjoyed the series when it was running on BBC and now treasure its memories while viewing it again. I can't wait for the next series to be released on DVD.
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Summary: A meaningful life is a happy one
Review: This DVD presents in a simple straightforward package the first TV season (13 episodes of approx 55 mins each)of the classic "All Creatures Great and Small" series based on the books of the Veterinary Surgeon James Herriot.An aditional one hour documentary interview with the real James Herriot is also included. The original series was a weekly "must see" event and I found myself drawn back to watch just one more episode on this DVD despite serious attempts to make it last. The picture quality is what you would expect for a 25 year old British TV show however this in no way detracts from its enjoyment. The happy flowing music that rolls with the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery puts you right in the mood to get to know and experience the trials and tribulations of James Herriot and the people and animals he meets. Although the books were written by Herriot the main characters that stand out in this series are his new employer Siegfried Farnon and Siegfrieds brother Tristan. Both characters are played extremely well by two excellent british actors Robert Hardy and Peter Davison. Hardy extracts tha maximum entertainment from Siegfrieds ebullient often frustrating character. In the end you will connect with the Dales farmers and wonder at the 'black magic' of veterinary science in the mid 1930's but like Gerald Durrels books the animals that entertain the most are of the human species. This DVD will guarantee a good satisfying viewing experience and while not intended to be a comedy provides some hilarious situations for the main characters.
Rating:
Summary: A meaningful life is a happy one
Review: This DVD presents in a simple straightforward package the first TV season (13 episodes of approx 55 mins each)of the classic "All Creatures Great and Small" series based on the books of the Veterinary Surgeon James Herriot. An aditional one hour documentary interview with the real James Herriot is also included. The original series was a weekly "must see" event and I found myself drawn back to watch just one more episode on this DVD despite serious attempts to make it last. The picture quality is what you would expect for a 25 year old British TV show however this in no way detracts from its enjoyment. The happy flowing music that rolls with the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery puts you right in the mood to get to know and experience the trials and tribulations of James Herriot and the people and animals he meets. Although the books were written by Herriot the main characters that stand out in this series are his new employer Siegfried Farnon and Siegfrieds brother Tristan. Both characters are played extremely well by two excellent british actors Robert Hardy and Peter Davison. Hardy extracts tha maximum entertainment from Siegfrieds ebullient often frustrating character. In the end you will connect with the Dales farmers and wonder at the 'black magic' of veterinary science in the mid 1930's but like Gerald Durrels books the animals that entertain the most are of the human species. This DVD will guarantee a good satisfying viewing experience and while not intended to be a comedy provides some hilarious situations for the main characters.
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Summary: Excellent, engaging series about vet's life in 30's England
Review: This inspiring series I have seen literally dozens of times over the past 15 years. I am now a vet but began watching these shows when I was in high school. The actors do an outstanding job of bringing James Herriot's (Alf Wight) stories to life and it is hard not to get wrapped up in them. You'll find yourself watching episode after episode because they play like a book that you just can't put down! Great mix of how the characters in Herriot's life grow and change with his professional triumphs and tribulations. The earliest episodes - in this set - have the best cast of actors and are the most endearing. The British accents/speed of speech will take some getting used to, but it's only a minor hurdle. I reach for these when I need a lift or a good laugh, especially on a rainy day. Enjoy!
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Summary: i named my son TRISTAN
Review: what can i say? i named my son TRISTAN ! in the 80s i used to get my baby ready for bed at 7pm so i could watch this while i nursed her to sleep --- the best part of the day. my heart raced at the opening music --- i laughed & cried watching james herriott. i loved the animals, the characters, their accents, the countryside... this is my favorite series of all time [and my favorite books] and i'm so glad it's on DVD. the saddest episode is about the dog with mange named amber "i can still see her in the headlights" that he had to put down. the 2nd saddest is when he leaves helen to go to war.
his partner is hilarious & tristan is my favorite cutie pie!
WISH I HAD A VINTAGE LEATHER COUCH like theirs at skeldale house.... better go eat some bangers and mash, then time for tea if mrs. hall is in a good mood, or maybe i'll just pop down to the pub since it's been a long night with my arm up a cow.....
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Summary: This Is Life As it Really Is
Review: When it was on the American PBS series, My wife and I watched it religiously. From the very beginning from getting the job as vet, to the end, driving off to go to war it shows the passion and reality of the peoples lives during that time. In this series you will find tears and laughter, wonder and amazement. The series is enhanced in that Robert Hardy is one of the greatest actors I have ever seen. He was the backbone of the series. I have no complaint on the quality of the copies, its really quite good. I have no bad things to say about there being no interviews with the actors, the acting is simple perfection. If you like to see real peoples lives, watch this series. This isnt Empty Nest stuff, its real.
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Summary: This Is Life As it Really Is
Review: When it was on the American PBS series, My wife and I watched it religiously. From the very beginning from getting the job as vet, to the end, driving off to go to war it shows the passion and reality of the peoples lives during that time. In this series you will find tears and laughter, wonder and amazement. The series is enhanced in that Robert Hardy is one of the greatest actors I have ever seen. He was the backbone of the series. I have no complaint on the quality of the copies, its really quite good. I have no bad things to say about there being no interviews with the actors, the acting is simple perfection. If you like to see real peoples lives, watch this series. This isnt Empty Nest stuff, its real.
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