All Creatures Great and Small · SEASON 3
Brink of Disaster
Episode 9 · 1980-02-23

- Comedy
- Drama
Episode overview
Siegfried has become a bit horse shy given his recent experience with Dolly. James has to deal with the very unpleasant Ralph Beamish, an arrogant horse owner who continually ignores his advice. Siegfried visits a local pig farmer and fears his animals may be infected with foot and mouth disease. Mrs. Beck continues to complain about her with the vets bill and is now worried about how her cat might survive a gas attack should war be declared. Germany has invaded Poland and the British government has given Germany an ultimatum to leave or they will be at war.
Season 3 episodes
1. Plenty to Grouse About1979-12-29
2. Charity Begins at Home1980-01-05
3. Every Dog Has His Day1980-01-12
4. Hair of the Dog1980-01-19
5. If Wishes Were Horses1980-01-26
6. Pig in the Middle1980-02-02
7. Be Prepared1980-02-09
8. A Dying Breed1980-02-16
9. Brink of Disaster1980-02-23
10. Home and Away1980-03-01
11. Alarms and Excursions1980-03-08
12. Matters of Life and Death1980-03-15
13. Will to Live1980-03-22
14. Big Steps and Little 'Uns1980-04-05