What happens in All Creatures Great and Small? Season 5 Episode 3

After baby Jimmy’s christening, there will be a happy get-together in Darrowby. But life at Skeldale House is never easy. Tristan Farnon’s return from the war brings both relief and surprises, while Siegfried and James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) deal with problems at work in this heartwarming and eventful episode. Episode 3 is full of moments that will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even cry. There are family reunions, emotional bonds, and some veterinary drama.

At the start of the episode, things are getting ready for Jimmy’s baptism. James’ parents come to town for the big day, which is both exciting and stressful for Helen because she has a hard time getting along with her mother-in-law. Siegfried is working on a moving speech at the same time, and Mrs. Hall is determined to make the best cake possible using sugar she got by being creative during the war.

Of course, problems soon come up, as they do every day in Darrowby. Farmer Biggins doesn’t like how Siegfried is taking care of his goat; he says the animal isn’t getting better. Siegfried doesn’t want to go back to the farm, especially since James is busy with his parents’ visit. Still, Siegfried feels obligated to listen to the cranky farmer’s complaints, even though he doesn’t want to.

A telegram shows up at Skeldale House at the same time that Siegfried is talking to Biggins. Mrs. Hall is scared right away because she thinks it might be bad news about Tristan, who is a military veterinarian in Cairo. As Siegfried goes off to read the message alone, you can feel the tension building. A short time later, he comes out with a smile and says Tristan is on his way home. The telegram, on the other hand, doesn’t say much, so both Siegfried and Mrs. Hall are worried about how he got back.

So, the big day has finally come, and Siegfried leaves to get Tristan from the train station. He is late because of a small car accident, but when he gets there, he finds Tristan safe, healthy, and happy. To Siegfried’s surprise, Tristan even fixes the car with a lot of ease, which suggests that he feels more mature and competent now.

There’s still more to discover. Tristan tells her that he was promoted and will now train military veterinarians three days a week. This will give him time to spend with his family in Yorkshire the rest of the time. He does, however, remind Siegfried that he no longer works for him, which Siegfried decides to ignore for now.

At the same time, James has his own problem. The surgery is closed because of the christening, but his mother wants him to help a woman with her dog who has come by. A toy has become too important to the animal, and she bit her owner when she tried to take it away. James agrees to check out the dog. He quickly figures out that it is pregnant but not really, and tells the woman what to do about it.

The christening ceremony is a happy event in and of itself. Jimmy’s godparents are Siegfried and Mrs. Hall, which is a touching moment that makes their bond stronger. The family then gets together for lunch, but not before Tristan suggests a celebratory pint at the pub. He invites James, Siegfried, and Jenny, leaving Helen to make plans with Mrs. Herriot and Mrs. Hall.

Helen (Rachel Shenton)  and Mrs. Herriot finally agree on something at the luncheon. As they talk about the dog James looked at earlier, they find out that its attachment to the toy comes from a false pregnancy. Because they both understand, they have a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, and Mrs. Herriot ends by saying how much she admires Helen’s efforts as a wife and mother.

At the same time, Siegfried and Tristan meet Farmer Biggins at the pub. Even though Siegfried tried to treat the goat before, Biggins says the animal’s condition has gotten worse and won’t pay for the medicine. To protect his reputation, Siegfried decides to go back to the farm, and Tristan comes with him to help.

Tristan quickly figures out what’s wrong at the farm: Siegfried’s medicine hasn’t even been used. The brothers face Biggins with a sneaky plan. Tristan tells everyone that the goat needs an injection, but he also warns them that the treatment could be fatal if the medicine isn’t given. When Biggins falters, Siegfried takes the chance to show that the farmer is not telling the truth. When the brothers leave the farm, they feel closer than ever because they won together.

The luncheon is over at Skeldale House, and James’ parents have already left. Siegfried feels bad that he missed the chance to give his speech, but Tristan tells him to give a shorter version instead. When Siegfried is feeling really open and honest, he thinks about how caring for a younger sibling is like being devoted to an emperor penguin. At the end, he tells Tristan how proud he is of him, which clearly moves him.

As usual for Farnon, the touching moment doesn’t last long. The brothers quickly get back to their friendly fights, which makes things seem normal at Skeldale House again.

Episode 3 of Season 5 of All Creatures Great and Small is a heartwarming mix of family drama, veterinary problems, and silly humor. The episode shows the charm and strength of life in Darrowby, from Tristan’s triumphant return to the touching moments between characters. The Farnon brothers always show that family is at the center of a story, even when there is trouble.