This week on Cozy Comfort Club, we’re heading back to the Yorkshire Dales to chat about All Creatures Great and Small Season 2, Episodes 4–6: “Many Happy Returns,” “The Last Man In,” and “Home Truths.”
James finally makes a decision about where he belongs, Helen and James take a major step forward in their relationship, and Tristan is forced to face the truth about his exam results. We also talk about Siegfried learning to loosen his grip on his younger brother, Mrs. Hall cautiously opening her heart, the importance of letting the people we love choose their own paths, and why Helen was my favorite character of this three-episode chapter.
And, of course, we’re talking about all the animals, beautiful Yorkshire scenery, cozy Skeldale House moments, cricket, tea, spring flowers, and one very emotional conversation between James and Mr. Alderson.
Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers for All Creatures Great and Small Season 2, Episodes 4–6.
In This Episode
We chat about:
* James choosing between Scotland and his life in Darrowby
* James and Helen’s relationship….and that engagement!
* Why Helen was my favorite character this week
* Tristan discovering the truth about his exam results and finding his confidence again
* Siegfried learning that supporting Tristan sometimes means letting go
* Mrs. Hall and Mr. Hammond’s growing connection
* Jenny preparing for changes at the Alderson farm
* Candy’s difficult delivery and the arrival of Joan
* Tristan’s first solo calving
* Mrs. Donovan and Rex
* Tricki Woo’s...romantic predicament
* My favorite scene between James and Mr. Alderson
* The approaching shadow of World War II
* All of my favorite cozy moments
* My final ratings
Overall Rating: ⭐ 5/5Cozy Rating: ☕ 5/5
Behind the Scenes
Want to see a little more of how All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 was made, including the work that goes into creating some of those veterinary scenes?
Watch the All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 behind-the-scenes video on YouTube
Knowing a little more about the work that goes into creating the animal scenes makes me appreciate them even more!
Books Mentioned
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
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Also Out Today: Countdown to Christmas!
Don’t go too far because we’re heading right back to Darrowby!
Today’s bonus Countdown to Christmas episode covers the Season 2 finale and Christmas special, Episode 7, “The Perfect Christmas.”
Every month on the 25th, we’re counting down to Christmas Day with a cozy Christmas movie or television special—and Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales felt like the perfect choice for this month.
Coming Next
Next Tuesday is Read It & Watch It, and we’re talking about Remarkably Bright Creatures!
And there may be another bonus coming your way because I’ve been watching Bergerac Season 1 on PBS Masterpiece, starring Damien Molony and Zoë Wanamaker, and I have thoughts.
Until next time, stay cozy!
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