If Music Be the Food of Love

7.8/10 · 77 votesSep 15, 1990

Ranked #7 of 12 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

Tristan's heart is all a flutter because of the lovely Jane Mercer. When he discovers that she sings in the choral society, Tristan develops a fresh interest in matters musical. But strong-willed Jane takes a donkey's owner to task for neglecting the animal, much to

Season 7 Episodes12

E1 8.2

The Prodigal Returns

E2 7.8

Knowin' How to Do It

E3 7.8Now viewing

If Music Be the Food of Love

A Friend for Life

Spring Fever

Out with the New

Food for Thought

A Cat in Hull's Chance

E9 7.9

A Grand Memory for Forgetting

E10 8.1

Old Dogs, New Tricks

E11 7.9

Hampered

E12 8.5

Promises to Keep

Cast6

Lynda Bellingham

Helen Herriot

Robert Hardy

Siegfried Farnon

Christopher Timothy

James Herriot

Carol Drinkwater

Helen Herriot

Peter Davison

Tristan Farnon

Jean Heywood

Mrs Alton

Crew3

Steve Saunderson

Director of Photography

Michael Russell

Writer

Michael Brayshaw

Director

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Episode Summary

"If Music Be the Food of Love" is episode 3 of All Creatures Great and Small season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 77 votes, ranking #7 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Brayshaw and written by Michael Russell, it aired on September 15, 1990.

If Music Be the Food of Love

Seasons7

Season 7 Episodes12

Cast6

Crew3

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Episode Summary