‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Episode 5 Recap

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All Creatures Great and Small's Darrowby Show is a big deal in the community, with everyone out to enjoy themselves and show off their pets and livestock. Bizarrely, it’s held within the town of Darrowby itself, rather than in a field as agricultural shows usually are. (Think about it. A lot of excited animals and serious beer tent patrons require drainage). But for the dramatic purposes of the episode, it keeps everything nicely central.

James, bless him, has volunteered to be the veterinarian on duty at the show. As well as attending to any medical matters, he will also be a judge and is as yet innocent of the indignities heaped upon his predecessors in previous years. He strides out, measuring stick in hand, which becomes something of a lethal weapon as the day progresses. He meets the officious micromanaging Mr. Foyle (Steven Blakely) who is in charge of the day’s events and intends to run a tight schedule.