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\"Anna<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n

8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 13336 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The numerous adventures of a friendly staff at a country veterinarian practice in 1930s to 1940s Yorkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley, Samuel West, Rachel Shenton
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2 seasons, 14 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like All Creatures Great and Small (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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All Creatures Great & Small (1978)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3974 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
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7 seasons, 90 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Durrels in Corfu (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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\"Keeley<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 12200 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Based on the real-life events of the Durrell family as they resettle from England to Greece.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Biography, Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Keeley Hawes, Josh O’Connor, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone
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4 seasons, 26 episodes, 46.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Miss Scarlet and the Duke (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 8418 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Eliza Scarlet joins forces with a Scotland Yard Inspector to solve crime in 19th century London.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Kate Phillips, Stuart Martin, Cathy Belton, Ansu Kabia
Creators:<\/strong> Rachael New
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2 seasons, 12 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Grantchester (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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\"Robson<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 15171 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Robson Green, Tessa Peake-Jones, Al Weaver, Kacey Ainsworth
Creators:<\/strong> Daisy Coulam
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7 seasons, 40 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Call the Midwife (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 28308 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late-1950s to late-1960s.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, History<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann
Creators:<\/strong> Heidi Thomas
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11 seasons, 90 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sanditon (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 15046 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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About Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman who moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Crystal Clarke, Rose Williams, Kris Marshall, Kate Ashfield
Creators:<\/strong> Andrew Davies
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Home Fires (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4093 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A drama following a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community during World War II.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, War<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell
Creators:<\/strong> Simon Block
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Bletchley Circle (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 13154 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Rachael Stirling, Julie Graham, Sophie Rundle, Anna Maxwell Martin
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2 seasons, 7 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Poldark (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 33189 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, History, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing, Beatie Edney
Creators:<\/strong> Debbie Horsfield
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5 seasons, 43 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Paradise (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 12052 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight, Sonya Cassidy
Creators:<\/strong> Bill Gallagher, Sarah Barton, Sarah Brown
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2 seasons, 16 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Endeavour (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 28574 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Set from 1965 to 1971, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby
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8 seasons, 33 episodes, 89.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Introduction to All Creatures Great and Small (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the world of TV, where drama often means high stakes, fast cars, and even faster plot twists, “All Creatures Great and Small” emerges as a breath of fresh air. This reboot of the classic series, based on the books by James Herriot (a pseudonym for Alf Wight), takes us back to the 1930s, to the rolling hills of Yorkshire, England. It’s here we meet James Herriot, a young veterinarian, as he navigates the challenges of treating animals and dealing with their often quirky owners. The show, which premiered in 2020, has been praised for its heartwarming storytelling, picturesque setting, and charismatic cast.<\/p>\n

Why This Show Stands Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an era where TV often leans towards the grim and gritty, “All Creatures Great and Small” serves up something different. Here’s why it’s worth your time:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Setting<\/strong>: Yorkshire’s landscapes are a character in their own right. The show’s cinematography captures the beauty of the countryside, making you wish you could step through the screen.<\/li>\n
  2. Character Development<\/strong>: From the get-go, you’re drawn into the lives of the characters. James Herriot, the fresh-faced vet, Siegfried Farnon, his eccentric boss, and Tristan, Siegfried’s charming but irresponsible brother, are more than just characters; they feel like friends.<\/li>\n
  3. The Animals<\/strong>: Of course, the animals are stars too. Each episode introduces us to a new furry or feathered patient, from cows and sheep to dogs and cats, each with their own story.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Cast and Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n