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The real people behind All Creatures Great and Small: How James Herriot, Helen, Siegfried and Tristan became an unlikely TV sensation as the Channel 5 series returns
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By Chloe Louise For Mailonline
Published:11:42 BST, 6 October 2024 |Updated:11:46 BST, 6 October 2024
All Creatures Great and Small has officially become a Channel 5 autumn staple.
Since the comforting drama debuted in September 2020, fans have become hooked on the lives of veterinary surgeon James Herriot, his wife Helen and their pals at Skeldale House.
With its positive outlook and warming tales, the series is loosely inspired by the popular novel series which is written by real-life vet James Herriot.
And while some of the plot lines are fictional, the characters are based on real people, with the sixth series currently being broadcast.
Here, MailOnline took a deep dive into the real-life animal heroes that inspired the characters that have become so beloved…
All Creatures Great and Small has officially become a Channel 5 autumn staple and fans have become hooked on the lives of vet James Herriot, wife Helen and their pals at Skeldale House
And while some of the plot lines are fictional, the characters are based on real people. Here, MailOnline took a deep dive into the humans behind the cast (pictured L to R: Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West), Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph), Mars Hall (Anna Madeley) and Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse)
James Herriot
All Creatures Great and Small viewers will be familiar with the series lead, James Herriot, who comes to rescue when the village animals are in peril.
But the titular vet’s name was actually just the pen name of the real surgeon, James Alfred Wight.
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The doctor, who was nicknamed Akf, was born in Sunderland in 1916 and relocated to Scotland at age three.
He then trained to be vet at Glasgow Veterinary College until he returned to Sunderland in 1940,
A year later, he accepted a position at the practice of Donald Sinclair, aka Siegfried Farnon, and moved to Thirsk.
Similar to the period drama, the medical professional lived and worked with his employer.
The family and the employer were so close that Donald was James’s best man at his wedding.
James practiced as a vet for almost five decades while solidifying himself as a successful author.
His book series, which debuted with the 1970’s If Only They Could Talk, sold 60 million copies worldwide.
He retired in 1989 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years later but passed in aged 78 in 1995.
His two children, Jim and Rosie, have been supportive of the TV adaption and believed their father would very much approve.
Jim Wright previously said: ‘I hope and believe this could be a breath of fresh air to the population at the moment. Would my father have approved of it? Oh, I think so.’
James’s daughter Rosie Page added: ‘We feel that there is a very big generation gap between those brought up with Herriot and those who have never heard of him and we think there is a whole new generation who has never read those wonderful books.
James’s pen name was put in place because it is believed that the author did not want the fame or attention.
But his writing was allegedly so accurate in character representations that his locals immediately knew who the writer was.
Actor Nicholas Ralph currently plays James.
Viewers will be familiar with the series lead, James Herriot (played by Nicholas Ralph, pictured). But the vet’s name was just the pen name of, James Alfred Wight
The doctor (pictured) , who was nicknamed Akf, was born in Sunderland in 1916 and relocated to Scotland at age three
Helen Alderson
Helen Alderson, later married as Herriot, was based on James’s real-life wife, Joan Danbury.
Unlike her character, Joan worked as a secretary in a Thirsk corn mill, and was far from the stereotype of a farmer’s daughter.
Considered to be a very private woman, it’s believed that only five people attended her wedding to James, including themselves.
They tied the knot at Thirk’s St Mary’s Church in 1941 before they welcomed son Jim in 1943 and daughter Rosie in 1947.
Joan was a huge supporter of her husband’s ambitions and was the one who encouraged him to start writing when he was just 50 years old.
She died four years after James in 1999.
Actress Rachel Shenton currently plays Helen.
Helen Alderson (played by Rachel Shenton, pictured), later married as Herriot, was based on James’s real-life wife, Joan Danbury
Siegfried Farnon
Siegfried Farnon was based on James’s real-life employer, Donald Sinclair.
Donal was a rural vet in Thirsk and trained at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
He employed James to manage his practice at 23 Kirkgate while serving in the RAF.
When Siegfried returned four months later, James had done so well that he kept him on as permanent staff.
He became a widower in 1936 after his first wife, Evelyn, who he married in 1930, died of tuberculosis.
Siegfried was considered a pillar of the community as he became the resident horse vet at the local racecourse for 50 years.
He was considered a workaholic as he worked until the age of 80 when a stroke sidelined him.
Seven years after his first wife passed away, Siegfried then married Audrey.
Audrey then died in 1995 after 53 years of marriage.
Shortly after, Siegfried then took his own life at their home in Southwoods Hall, aged 84, after spending five days in a coma.
He was survived by his two children, Jan and Alan.
Siegfried is currently played by actor Samuel West.
Siegfried Farnon (played by Samuel West, pictured) was based on James’s real-life employer, Donald Sinclair
Tristan Farnon
Tristan Farnon was the character based on Siegfried’s brother, Brian.
Similar to the books, the sibling duo truly did have a love/hate relationship and Brian had a rocky journey through his veterinary studies.
He entered the Royal Veterinary College at Edinburgh at the age of 17 before transferring to Glasgow after flunking his exams.
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He spent one year at Glasgow before he retreated back to Edinburgh for the remainder of his studies.
Soon after, Brian served in the Royal Army Veterinarian Corps during the Second World War.
After demobilization, he worked for the Ministry of Agriculture at Inverness for three years.
He then transferred to Yorkshire, where he worked in the diagnostic laboratory in Leeds.
He soon became the head of the Veterinary Investigation Center.
In 1944, Brian married Sheila Rose Seaton, with who he welcomed three daughters.
He and his wife, Sheila, lived in Harrogate after his retirement in 1977.
In 1980, his health began to plummet because of a suspected pituitary disorder.
Thankfully, his treatment was successful, and he recovered enough to give interviews about his alter ego in Herriott’s books.
He passed away aged 73 in December 1988.
Tristan is currently played by actor Callum Woodhouse.
Tristan Farnon (played by Callum Woodhouse, pictured) was the character based on Siegfried’s brother, Brian
He entered the Royal Veterinary College at Edinburgh at the age of 17 before transferring to Glasgow after flunking his exams
Mrs Pumphrey
Mrs Pumphrey is a bubbly character based on the local socialite Mrs Marjorie Warner of Sowerby.
Much like her fictional counterpart, Marjorie famously cherished her beloved Pekingese pooch, Bambi.
The live wire was openly thankful of James Herriot’s services in the community and to her well-groom pet.
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She was known to often gift him lavish Fortnum And Mason hampers bursting with caviar and other fine delicacies.
Marjorie often hosted decadent parties at her huge country manor, Thorpe House.
In 1996 the house was bought by Trustees of the Centre for Health and Pastoral Care – a retreat and Christian therapeutic centre.
PBS Masterpiece offered some insight, adding: ‘According to Jim Wight’s biography of his father, this character of a rich older woman was based on a Mrs. Marjorie Warner of Sowerby, a local socialite.’
‘She doted on her pet, a charming Pekingese dog she called Bambi. Warner did, in fact, dispatch hampers of gourmet delicacies- sent by Bambi -to the vets in Thirsk.’
‘She caught on that she was the model for Mrs Pumphrey, but apparently harboured no resentment about being included in the stories.’
Mrs Pumphrey, as we know her today, is brought to life by the talented actress Patricia Hodge, who has left her mark on the character.
Mrs Pumphrey (played by Patricia Hodge, pictured) is a bubbly character based on the local socialite Mrs Marjorie Warner of Sowerby
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Brendan O’Carroll admits Mrs Brown’s Boys is ‘marmite’ television as he fires back at BBC show’s critics: ‘People either love it or they hate it’
Iconic rocker, 79, who used to date Davina McCall and has nearly 100 singles under his belt shares new picture from a diner – but can YOU guess who it is?
Garth Brooks sold stunning Tennessee home for steep discount the day before he was accused of rape
Elizabeth Hurley was almost cast in Only Fools and Horses but the hit show snubbed her for being ‘too glamorous’
Ruth Langsford shows off stunning hair transformation as her estranged husband Eamonn Holmes goes on date with his new girlfriend
EXCLUSIVESabrina Carpenter’s lip sync denial slammed by body language expert who reveals the telltale sign she isn’t always singing live
Bethenny Frankel, 53, shows off washboard abs in bikini selfie with cryptic post amid new romance with businessman Tom Villante
Katie Holmes flashes a smile during a coffee run in NYC… after receiving great reviews for her performance in the Broadway run of Our Town
Garth Brooks’ sexual assault accuser’s lawyer claims the country singer and Diddy are ‘attacking victims’
Helen Flanagan admits she ‘loves’ her raunchy toy collection as she makes WILD sex confessions
Skins star April Pearson ‘reveals she is “still dealing” with effects of filming nude scenes’ at seventeen on the raunchy teen drama – after admitting to not feeling protected on set
Nick Knowles, 62, PULLS OUT of Strictly Come Dancing: Presenter is forced to withdraw from Movie Week after second shock injury
Garth Brooks pictured hand-in-hand with wife Trisha Yearwood days before sexual battery lawsuit
Karrueche Tran bares her bombshell bikini body as she soaks up the sun in Miami Beach
Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce’s new movie The Lady in Cabin 10 leaves local residents terrified as they film ‘loud’ fireworks display in Dorset
Robbie Williams details his ‘confusion’ after Placebo’s ‘gender-bending’ track Nancy Boy was released as he makes appearance in band’s new doc
Dermot O’Leary comforts Alan Titchmarsh as they are confronted by the the ‘world’s most flexible girl’ on This Morning
Strictly fans left FUMING after Nick Knowles is given free pass to next week’s show after pulling out due to ANOTHER injury branding it ‘unfair’
Kate Winslet wants to ‘keep things small’ for her 49th birthday: ‘I don’t like big parties, and I can’t stand surprises’
Ashley Graham proudly shows off her stretch marks in lingerie after giving birth to three children
Prince Harry’s claims he was ‘bugged’ and ‘tracking’ devices were planted to monitor him are thrown out as judge warns Duke over use of court time
Fans go wild for Coldplay’s latest record Moon Music as they proclaim it ‘one of the band’s best albums’
Jude Law’s Henry VIII film Firebrand is wrong to show his last wife Katherine Parr as a schemer and is riddled with inaccuracies, historian says
Rihanna wears very sexy halter-neck satin dress and fur coat as she joins stylish boyfriend ASAP Rocky to celebrate the rapper’s 36th birthday
Kate Hudson poses in a low-cut dress as she announces she is releasing her 1st ever Christmas song
Kourtney Kardashian takes son Reign Disick, nine, on a pottery painting date in Calabasas
Joker: Folie à Deux faces backlash as fans claim Lady Gaga is running the risk of losing her acting career: ‘Even the Joker asked her to stop singing’
Tommy Lee and wife Brittany Furlan celebrate his 62nd birthday as he holds onto his dog that narrowly escaped death by coyote this week
Lisa Marie Presley ‘sensed’ Elvis would die on the morning of his death, daughter Riley Keough reveals
Amy Hart looks sensational in a sequin feathered minidress as she enjoys a final night out in Las Vegas during honeymoon with husband Sam Rason
Artem Chigvintsev claims Nikki Garcia MADE UP domestic violence allegations… after she says he got mean when cut from DWTS
BBC News presenter QUITS after nearly five years and is flooded with well-wishes
A look at Victoria and David Beckham’s £60m Miami mega-mansion: Couple ‘are splashing out on huge property’ with nine bedrooms and a rooftop bar
Hole in one? Kathryn Newton, Bill Murray and Michael Douglas put on an animated display as they tee off on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Golf Championship
EXCLUSIVE’Amanda went too far’: The very curious backstory to Abbington’s extraordinary Newsnight interview
Inside Stacey Solomon, 35, and daughter Rose’s shared birthday! From Lilo And Stitch themed decor to a black cake and lavish gifts
EXCLUSIVEI know why vengeance-seeking crusader Amanda Abbington won’t stop, writes JAN MOIR
Jude Law, 51, looks incredibly youthful as he puts on an animated and stylish display at the Zurich Film Festival to promote his new movie The Order
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