Channel 5 have announced that comedian and presenter Jim Moir (also known as Vic Reeves) has a cameo role in the upcoming two episodes of All Creatures Great and Small, the critically acclaimed adaptation based on best-selling author James Herriot’s cherished and iconic collection of stories from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall).

Jim has taken the role of Jeff Mallock, the local Darrowby knacker yard owner who, in episode 3, is involved when an influential Dales farmer Isaac Cranford leans on James to fiddle the paperwork over a dead cow so he can reap the financial benefit. A Knacker’s Yard is where old or injured animals are taken to be slaughtered.

Jeff Mallock will appear in episode 3 and 4 of All Creatures Great and Small, with episode 3 airing this Thursday, 29th September on Channel 5 at 9pm.

All Creatures Great and Small returned to Channel 5 for series 3 on Thursday 15th September, and continues Thursdays at 9pm. Also stream on My5