The second episode of the 2020 adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small , titled "" (aired September 8, 2020), centers on the arrival of Siegfried’s younger brother, Tristan, and James Herriot's attempts to navigate the chaotic dynamics at Skeldale House while proving his worth as a vet. Plot Summary
: James is introduced to the wealthy widow Mrs. Pumphrey and her pampered Pekingese, Tricki-Woo , who is suffering from "flop-bott" due to an overindulgent diet of beef Wellington and trifle.
: James hits it off with Tricki-Woo and is invited to Mrs. Pumphrey's swanky annual party. There, he gathers the courage to ask Helen Alderson out, only to find out she is already seeing someone (Hugh Hulton). All Creatures Great and Small s01e02
: Siegfried's fun-loving and wayward younger brother, Tristan , returns from veterinary college claiming he has finally passed his exams. However, Mrs. Hall eventually discovers that he actually failed several subjects.
: The market square in Grassington served as the primary set for the fictional town of Darrowby. The second episode of the 2020 adaptation of
: The waterfall where James is seen swimming early in the episode is Janet’s Foss near Malham.
: James faces a blow to his confidence when a cow he recommended be butchered—diagnosed with a terminal condition—miraculously recovers, leading to a tersely delivered reprimand from Siegfried. : James hits it off with Tricki-Woo and is invited to Mrs
: The episode concludes with Siegfried discovering Tristan’s deception about his grades, leading to a massive outburst. James and Tristan find common ground in surviving Siegfried's eccentricities. Main Cast & Characters Nicholas Ralph James Herriot The young, earnest assistant vet Samuel West Siegfried Farnon The eccentric and demanding senior vet Callum Woodhouse Tristan Farnon Siegfried’s mischievous younger brother Anna Madeley The capable and observant housekeeper Rachel Shenton Helen Alderson A local farmer and James's love interest Diana Rigg Mrs. Pumphrey The wealthy, eccentric owner of Tricki-Woo Matthew Lewis Hugh Hulton A wealthy local landowner and rival for Helen Key Filming Locations