“All Creatures Great and Small” Season 6 Release Date 2025, Cancelled or Renewed on PBS

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James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in All Creatures Great and Small, a seven-part series based on his beloved books.

SEASON 5 RENEWAL

MASTERPIECE today announces the double renewal for seasons 5 and 6 of the hit series All Creatures Great and Small. Based on best-selling author James Herriot’s beloved and iconic collection of stories, the critically acclaimed adaptation from BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning production company Playground (Howards End, Wolf Hall, The Hardacres) will return for two seasons consisting of six episodes each plus Christmas Specials. Returning to the ensemble in Season 5 will be Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon. MASTERPIECE co-produces with Channel 5 in association with global partner All3Media International.

The Season 4 broadcast of All Creatures Great and Small recently finished on MASTERPIECE on February 18, 2024.

Returning for the fifth season is Nicholas Ralph as vet James Herriot, and Samuel West as his mercurial mentor Siegfried Farnon. Anna Madeley returns as the matriarch of Skeldale House Mrs. Hall, along with Rachel Shenton as the charismatic Helen Herriot. James Anthony-Rose also reappears as Richard Carmody. Also returning is Patricia Hodge as the wonderfully sophisticated Mrs Pumphrey, and her adored pampered Pekingese Tricki. Callum Woodhouse also returns to his role as Tristan Farnon, Siegfried’s mischievous brother who has been serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

The series will continue to bring the stories of James Herriot to life as we return to Darrowby to join our unconventional much-loved Skeldale Family and the colourful ensemble of farmers, animals and townsfolk living in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s. Filming will take place on location in Yorkshire for both seasons 5 and 6.

Also returning for series five are writers Debbie O’Malley (Payback, The Guilty) who will write episodes 1 and 6 and Maxine Alderton (All Creatures Great and Small, Doctor Who) who will write episodes 2 and 4. They are joined by writers Matt Evans (Phoenix Rise, A Town Called Malice) who will write episode 3 and Robin French (Cuckoo, The Great) will write episode 5. Brian Percival (All Creatures Great and Small, Dark Angel) returns as Lead Director and Executive Producer of Episodes 1 and 2, Stewart Svaasand (Tin Star, Outlander) returns to direct episodes 3 & 4, and Andy Hay (All Creatures Great and Small, The Last Kingdom) will direct Episodes 5, 6 and the Christmas Special. Yvonne Francas (The Syndicate, Our Girl) also returns as Producer.

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All Creatures Great and Small Seasons 5 and 6 Coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS

SEASON 5 LOGLINE

Everything audiences find irresistible about this series - the scenic Yorkshire Dales, colorful locals, compelling animal stories, and joyful pandemonium in a rural veterinary practice - is back for Season 5, along with the much-awaited reappearance of playful Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse). Need more? There's an adorable newborn at Skeldale House; everyone is doting on wee baby Jimmy. Rejoin all your favorite cast and characters, including the imperial Pekingese pup, Tricki. Airdate & Preview: All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 begins Sunday, January 12th at 9/8c. Watch a short recap of Seasons 1 to 4 and get a sneak peek at Season 5. Stream Seasons 1 to 4 free online and on the PBS app in the US from November 28 through December 23, 2024. Watch any time with PBS Passport.

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