Channel 5 have just released the first look images ahead of the highly awaited fourth series of All Creatures Great and Small, the critically acclaimed adaptation based on best-selling author James Herriot’s cherished and iconic collection of stories.
The new six-part series, each an hour long, plus a Christmas Special, will air on Channel 5 from the autumn with air dates to be confirmed.
Returning to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the fourth series of All Creatures Great and Small continues with timeless tales and heart-warming stories, picking up in springtime of 1940 with change on the horizon for everyone in Skeldale House. James and Helen wonder when the right time might be to start a family, not knowing whether or not James will be called up to serve in the RAF. Tristan’s absence is felt by all, but no one more than Siegfried who attempts to hold the growing household, and himself, together as he braves this new world. Mrs Hall and Helen’s friendship blossoms as they look to the future and new trainee veterinary student Richard Carmody arrives, causing complications in the house.
Series four sees Nicholas Ralph (Prey for the Devil, The Most Reluctant Convert) reprise his role as young country vet James Herriot, now happily married to Helen Herriot, played by Rachel Shenton (White Gold, For Her Sins). Samuel West (Slow Horses, Small Axe) returns as James’ capricious and erratic mentor Siegfried Farnon while Anna Madeley (Time, Patrick Melrose) continues as Mrs Hall, the beloved matriarch of Skeldale House with Will Thorp (Doctor Who, Silent Witness) returning as Gerald Hammond, Mrs. Hall’s handsome suitor. Patricia Hodge (Miranda, A Very English Scandal) also reprises her role as the wonderfully eccentric Mrs Pumphrey, alongside her adored pampered Pekingese Tricki.
With Tristan away serving in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Siegfried and James bring in some extra hands to help around the practice. Neve McIntosh (Shetland) joins the cast as highly efficient bookkeeper Miss Harbottle, alongside James Anthony-Rose (Slow Horses, Pennyworth) as studious but somewhat unworldly undergraduate veterinary student Richard Carmody. A colourful ensemble of farmers, animals and townsfolk living in 1940’s Yorkshire will also star.
my fave show on tv can’t wait for this!
As a Yorkshire lass now living in South Africa I love this series. Visited UK, North Yorkshire in May, to see family and had lunch at The Falcon. Nothing in world like Yorkshire. Miss it, but this is l bit of home for me.
Can’t wait which it was more than 6 episodes x
All creatures great and small is chicken soup for my soul. They best series on television. Touches my heart with every episode. Love love it!!
Love these actors, animals and beautiful scenery. The stories are so heartwarming and uplifting. We could certainly use more of these types of TV shows. I watch this on PBS channel 13 in New York
Love, love, love it. I eyes fill with tears and the next scene I’m laughing. They hit every beautiful and plaintive note of the story!
I’m actually rewatching from season 1. I live in Arkansas, USA. I love British TV in general and this one is why. Wholesome enough for the family and the underlying emotions of the characters makes me tear up. Child leaving home or going to war. And we can’t forget Tricki Woo!
This series transports me to another place and time. The story is wonderful, the settings are gorgeous, the cast is perfect, and I miss being among them between episodes. So real. Outstanding.
Love this beautiful told life in another Era. But so beautiful put
Love all the animals
Great show hope goes for along time.
A wonderful series with no swearing or sexual innuendos that the entire family can enjoy & the scenery is just fantastic.
Outstanding series, beautiful location, great characters. Would like to see it go on forever!
A matrix of interesting characters. Historical events intertwined with everyday events. Never a dull moment.
This series restores my soul every week. I love the simplicity, the beauty and the kindness of the era.
I read all the Herriot books, and I love watching the series on Masterpiece Theater. It brings back memories when I visited England in the 80’s. As an animal-lover, especially dogs, I really appreciate the stories. The actors are great, and I am glad (in a bittersweet way) that Mrs. Hall is staying a bit longer with her “family”.
I hate to see this series end. It is one of my favorite pbs productions
My husband and I love All Creatures Great and Small. It is a balm for the soul. We wish for more seasons and more episodes per season.
I absolutely love this series. Makes me laugh and cry at times. I Really miss Tris. He brought so much to the character. But the scenes of James leaving for the war had me in real tears. I would personally beg the powers that be, if I could, to keep producing this wonderful series.
Look forward to watching every week! Wholesome, down to earth entertainment about good hardworking people and their daily lives. Love it!
I love the chemistry between the actors-I am sure the Herriott(Wight) family appreciates how this stunning cast portrays the family of the writer! My favorite shows are British dramas!
I love the show and wish it had more episodes. I hate we have to wait a whole year before the next. The characters are truly amazing and realistic. Thank you PBS for a show that can be enjoyed by whole family.