Overview
Welcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House: the welcoming veterinary surgery and bustling waiting room for the locals of Darrowby village and their animals. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes book, go through the doors of the famous 1930s practice and discover the real-life inspirations for the remake of All Creatures Great & Small. Offering exclusive insight into the making of the show, and paying homage to its impressive heritage, including Herriot’s bestselling memoirs and the long-running series, but also to the incredible backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, this book is the ultimate celebration of a cast of characters – human and animals – who have been bringing us joy for over 50 years. You will also get to know everyone from the veterinary advisor, hair and make-up stylists, the director Brian Percival (Downton Abbey), the production team and the actors themselves, including Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West and Anna Madeley, and learn about their adventures on- and off-screen as they went about evoking the authentic experience of the house and it’s unforgettable setting.
Full Product Details
Author: All Creatures Great and Small ,
Jim Wight
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.480kg
ISBN: 9781789294040
ISBN 10: 1789294045
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 28 October 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for All Creatures Great and Small: Like gripping a warm cup of tea and settling inside a very cozy, extremely British snow globe. --Variety All the farm wisdom and charm one could want. --New York Times Just what the doctor ordered. --Vogue
"Praise for All Creatures Great and Small: ""Like gripping a warm cup of tea and settling inside a very cozy, extremely British snow globe."" --Variety ""All the farm wisdom and charm one could want."" --New York Times ""Just what the doctor ordered."" --Vogue"
Author Information
All Creatures Great & Smallis a Playground Production for Channel 5, in association with All3Media and Screen Yorkshire. The classic veterinary drama, based on James Herriot's adventures in 1930s Yorkshire, is directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey) and stars Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West and Anna Madeley. The first series was nominated for 'Best Drama Series' by the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
