STAGE and screen actress Carol played Helen Herriot in the popular TV series All Creatures Great And Small ( ) with Robert Hardy, Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison. She and fellow actors, Christopher Timothy, Peter Davison and the late Robert Hardy, all became household names but by 1985 (after 42 episodes and two films), Carol had enough. Actress and writer Carol Drinkwater, 68, became a household name at 26 as vets wife Helen Herriot in the BBC TV series All Creatures Great and Small ( ). All Creatures Great and Small James Herriot, Christopher Timothy. That last is what made the audiobook ideal: the reader is Christopher Timothy, who played James in the series (alongside my beloved Peter Davison as Tristan). and think she fitted the role better than Carol Drinkwater who, while lovely, seemed just a little. Online shopping for DVD Bluray from a great selection of Featured Categories more at everyday low prices. Wholesome viewing: Christopher Timothy in the original BBC series of All Creatures Great and Small (Photo: Rex) Meanwhile, Jims mum got on. After they replaced Carol Drinkwater, who played Helen Herriot, I couldn't watch anymore as it changed the dynamics of the show. I found the new actress cold, abrasive and no chemistry with James Herriot (Christopher Timothy). Carol Drinkwater (born 22 April 1948) is an AngloIrish actress, author and filmmaker. She portrayed Helen Herriot (ne Alderson) in the television adaptation of the James Herriot books All Creatures Great and Small, which led to her receiving the Variety Club Television Personality of the Year award in 1985. Carol Drinkwater had an affair with a then married Chritopher Timothy during the show yrs and when asked to return to to the 4 th season of the show. After finishing its run in 1990, Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davidson and Carol Drinkwater were reunited after 26 years. In a very noisy restaurant in the South of France, Anna Fill talks to Carol Drinkwater about her life, her work and her vision. Carol Drinkwater is a BritishIrish actress and author. She rose to prominence after appearing as Helen Herriot n the television adaptation of the James Herriot books All Creatures Great and Small. Watch videoChristopher Timothy routinely delivers up fine performances as James Harriot, the younger partner in the vetrinary practice. Most of the episodes deal with his experiences and he manages to take somewhat mundane situations and make them exciting for the viewers. The series was being prepared in 1977 for launch the following year, and, as Christopher says, I was an afterthought. The dates were fixed, the directors were fixed, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater were all cast but they hadnt cast James. Christopher Timothy was born in Wales and was a boarder at the private Shrewsbury Grammar School. His father, Andrew Timothy, was a priest at a local church but curiously became a wellknown BBC. Carol in All Creatures Great and Small Chris Timothy, Carol Drinkwater and Peter Ustinov collecting Variety Club Awards Carol with the cast of All Creatures Great and Small Carol pictured with All Creatures Great and Small costar Christopher Timothy, and actor Peter Ustinov in 1979. He was Regan all his life, Carol says of her dad. Christopher Timothy and Carol Drinkwater, with their joint BBC television personality award (1979) When I first met the costume department to decide on Helens style I was keen to wear trousers. Carol Drinkwater (born 22 April 1948) is an AngloIrish actress, author and filmmaker. She portrayed Helen Herriot (ne Alderson) in the television adaptation of the James Herriot books All Creatures Great and Small, which led to her receiving the Variety Club Television Personality of the Year award in 1985. Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. Timothy is best known for his roles as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, as Mac McGuire in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors and as Ted Murray in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Fame was predicted for this striking actress when she costarred with Robert Hardy and Christopher Timothy in the popular All Creatures Great And Small series, and her work outside this family. Away from thecameras, however, she had suffered the heartbreak of a number of failed love affairs, including an onoff relationship with the actor Peter Firthduring her 20s and early 30s, and later a very public one with her costar Christopher Timothy, who played James Herriot. Its hard to believe, but actor Christopher Timothy, who played James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, turned 75 last week! The Welsh actor was almost 40 when he was cast as Herriot back in 1978 and portrayed the role of the reallife country vet until the series concluded in 1990. Actress Carol Drinkwater's life took a new turn on a trip to Brazil. In the public imagination Carol Drinkwater will forever be remembered for her most famous role, Helen Herriot in All Creatures Great And Small. Christopher Timothy played Herriot in the orginal series, which also starred Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham and Carol Drinkwater. At its peak, All Creatures Great and Small See full article at The Guardian TV News. The late Robert Hardy, Carol Drinkwater and Christopher Timothy on All Creatures Great and Small Christopher Timothy (Bala, 14 oktober 1940) is een Brits acteur, televisieregisseur en schrijver. Timothy is het bekendst door zijn rol als James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small en als Mac McGuire in the BBCserie Doctors. Al op school deed hij mee aan enkele toneelstukken. Na school werkte hij bij een kleermaker Frank Newton's Gentleman's Outfitters in Shrewsbury. Carol Drinkwater was born on April 22, 1948 in London, England. She is an actress and writer, known Born: April 22, 1948 Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. Timothy is best known for his roles as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, as Mac McGuire in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors and as Ted Murray in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. The drama, based on the books by Herriot, ran for seven series between 1978 and 1990, catapulting Timothy and costar Peter Davison into the spotlight, and also highlighting Timothys personal life due to his relationship with his costar and onscreen wife Carol Drinkwater. Christopher Timothy was not the first choice to play the lead role. Indeed after auditioning, he was offered the support role of Tristan Farnon, but successfully held out for the main Herriot part. Simon Ward and John Alderton (who both played Herriot in movie adaptations) and the late Richard Beckinsale all turned down the part prior to. The Big Interview: Christopher Timothy. Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater were all cast and they hadnt cast James. that the producer said Wed like to cast. Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Carol Drinkwater This title is currently unavailable Our agreements with the content provider dont allow purchases of this title at this time. Actor Christopher Timothy discusses the role for which he is most famous. Director Sound Paul Richardson Camera Richard Bennett Questions. Somewhere like Appassionata, the abandoned Provenal olive farm that bestselling author and actress, Carol Drinkwater, rescued from ruin 20 years ago with her French film producer husband, Michel. April 1948 in London) ist eine britische Schauspielerin und Autorin Bekannt wurde Drinkwater an der Seite von Christopher Timothy in der Serie Der Doktor und das liebe Vieh, mit dem noch verheirateten Timothy verlie Drinkwater die Serie. Drinkwater with her All Creatures Great and Small costar Christopher Timothy in 1979. Picture: Getty Images Drinkwater says she is still regularly contacted by fans of All Creatures Great and Small. K Rowling and Christopher Timothy have led tributes to actor Robert Hardy, following his death at the age of 91. The Harry Potter author described Hardy who played Minister Carol Drinkwater (born 22 April 1948) is an AngloIrish actress, author and filmmaker. She is best known for her awardwinning portrayal of Helen Herriot (ne Alderson) in the television adaptation of the James Herriot books All Creatures Great and Small, which led to her receiving the Variety Club Television Personality of the Year award in 1985. All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Specials 1983 1985 [1983 [DVD (unfortunately) played by a different actress (Lynda Bellingham instead of Carol Drinkwater), and that doesn't quite work as well. And it's a great shame that we lose the wonderful Mrs Hall. Christopher Timothy's James, and Robert Hardy's Siegfried. Three's company: (Left to right) Robert Hardy, Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison starred in the show. Carol Drinkwater returns to the Yorkshire scene of All Creatures Great And Small. Carol Drinkwater with Christopher Timothy and holding their joint BBC television personality award for the series All Creatures Great and Small in 1979. Photograph: Central PressGetty Images All Creatures Great and Small is a British television series based on the books of the British veterinary surgeon Alf Wight, who wrote under the pseudonym James Herriot. Christopher Timothy and Carol Drinkwater were asked if they thought that was the end of the. Carol Drinkwater always looked like she was about to fly off to the Riviera, which actually is what she did in real life (well, to France at least). (Gossip central: Carol Drinkwater and Christopher Timothy had a romance in real life). Carol Drinkwater Lives the Good Life in France Actress and author Carol Drinkwater. STAGE and screen actress Carol played Helen Herriot in the popular TV series All Creatures Great And Small ( ) with Robert Hardy, Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison. 'As a young actress, I would spend everything that I'd earn on travelling. Best Answer: Carol Drinkwater left All Creatures, but I don't know her reasons. There was about a 5 year gap between filming the third and fourth series, so it's possible that by that time, Drinkwater was involved in other projects. Oktober 1940 in Bala, Gwynedd) ist ein britischer Schauspieler, Regisseur und Produzent. Timothy war whrend der Dreharbeiten zu Der Doktor und das liebe Vieh eine Zeitlang mit Carol Drinkwater liiert, die die Rolle der Helen Herriot spielte..