All Creatures Great and Small Returns September 25 Channel 5

The beloved Channel 5 period drama All Creatures Great and Small is set to return with its sixth series on September 25, 2025, at 9pm, featuring six hour-long episodes and a Christmas special. Set in 1945 as World War II ends, the series follows James Herriot and the Skeldale House vets as they navigate veterinary innovations, expanding families, and the challenges of a hopeful post-war future in the Yorkshire Dales. Key cast members, including Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot, Rachel Shenton as Helen Herriot, Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon, and others, will reprise their roles, alongside new additions like Lucy-Jo Hudson, Gaia Wise, Jonathan Hyde, Philip Martin Brown, and Chris Gascoyne. The series promises heartwarming stories centered on community, change, and the care of both farm animals and village pets, with intriguing new storylines hinted at, including mysterious developments involving Siegfried and a new character, Susan. Fans can catch up on previous seasons via My5, and the show continues to be praised for its warmth, humor, and humanity. Channel 5 has also released new promotional photos that suggest fresh plot twists and deepen the anticipation for the new season.