
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Based on the James Herriot stories
Based on James Herriot's books about life as a 1930s veterinarian in Yorkshire, John Alderson plays the kindly doctor who ministers to animals in this enjoyable family film. Sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small.
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Top Cast

John Alderton
James Herriot

Colin Blakely
Siegfried Farnon

Lisa Harrow
Helen Herriot

Bill Maynard
Hinchcliffe

Richard Pearson
Granville Bennett

Paul Shelley
Richard Carmody

John Barrett
Crump

Rosemary Martin
Mrs. Dalby

Philip Stone
Jack Almond

Raymond Francis
Colonel Bosworth

May Warden
Mrs. Tompkins

Liz Smith
Mrs. Dodds

Christine Hargreaves
Mrs. Butterworth
Martin Whiteley
Bamford Boy
Clifford Kershaw
Kendall

Leslie Sarony
Kirby
Gwen Nelson
Mrs. Kirby
Kevin Moreton
William Dalby
Stacy Davies
Harry
John Price
Charlie
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