Brian Sinclair (veterinary surgeon) Ministry of Agriculture's Sterility Advisory unit, rising to become head of the Veterinary Investigation Centre in Leeds. He was the model for the character 'Tristan Farnon' in Wight's semi-autobiographical novels, which were later adapted to the big screen in two films, and television under the name "All Creatures Great and Small". The fictional Tristan was portrayed as a charming rogue who was still studying veterinary medicine in the early books, constantly having to re-take examinations because of his lack of application, often to be found in the pub, and subject to tirades from his bombastic elder brother Siegfried. Unlike his
All Creatures Great and Small (franchise) museum covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Wight (pen-name "James Herriot"). All Creatures Great and Small (franchise) The All Creatures Great and Small franchise consists of a series of books written by James Wight under the pen name "James Herriot" based on his experiences as a veterinary surgeon. The books have been adapted for film and television, including a 1975 film titled "All Creatures Great and Small", followed by the 1976 "It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet" sequel, as well as on television a long-running BBC television programme of the same title, and