'All Creatures Great and Small' Episode 2 Recap

'All Creatures Great and Small' Episode 2 Recap

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As All Creatures Great and Small continues, veterinarian James Herriot is settling into his job after the rather rough first few days we saw in the series premiere. He’s learning how to handle his eccentric boss Siegfried Farnon and gets to spend his days dealing with the animals he loves and exploring the wonderful countryside. He even has a possible love interest, although he’s not yet ready to do anything about it—Helen Alderson, who runs a farm with her father and who shares his love of Yorkshire.

What could possibly go wrong? At Skeldale House, Siegfried is ranting about the state of the supply cupboard to his housekeeper Mrs. Hall, who raises her eyebrows and suggests he use a system. He pounces next upon James, who responds with a formula designed to stop the flow of invective: