Because the beloved drama All Creatures Nice and Small prepares to make its extremely anticipated return to Channel 5 this autumn, followers are getting their first glimpse of Collection 6 — together with a number of thrilling casting bulletins. The BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning manufacturing firm Playground (recognized for Wolf Corridor: The Mirror and the Mild, The Undeclared Battle, and The Hardacres), in partnership with MASTERPIECE on PBS and All3Media Worldwide, brings James Herriot’s enduring tales again to life as soon as extra.
Set within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, the brand new collection picks up in 1945, as World Battle II nears its finish in Europe. Life in Darrowby is evolving — from developments in veterinary care and rising households to recent challenges and alternatives. Collection 6 finds the Skeldale Home workforce adapting to a world on the cusp of peace, as they proceed caring for animals — and one another — in opposition to a backdrop of nice social change.
Nicholas Ralph returns because the compassionate vet James Herriot, alongside Samuel West because the sensible however usually unpredictable Siegfried Farnon. Anna Madeley reprises her function because the ever-reliable Mrs Corridor, whereas Rachel Shenton returns as Helen Herriot, and Callum Woodhouse seems as soon as once more as Tristan Farnon, who stays stationed with the Royal Military Veterinary Corps.
Additionally returning are Patricia Hodge because the elegant Mrs Pumphrey, accompanied by her pampered Pekingese, Tricki, together with Tony Pitts as Helen’s steadfast father Richard Alderson, and Imogen Clawson as her youthful sister Jenny.
Collection 6 additionally welcomes a number of new solid members to the ensemble, together with:
Lucy-Jo Hudson (Hollyoaks, Wild at Coronary heart)
Gaia Clever (The Lifeless of Winter, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim)
Jonathan Hyde (Titanic, The Brutalist)
Philip Martin Brown (Waterloo Street, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy)
Chris Gascoyne (The Feud, Persistence)
These newcomers will be part of returning visitor stars Mollie Winnard, Conor Deane, Cat Simmons, and Lamin Touray, including recent power and new dynamics to the Dales.
The brand new season will function six hour-long episodes (6 x 60″), plus a particular Christmas episode. UK audiences can stay up for the premiere on Channel 5 in autumn 2025, whereas U.S. viewers will catch the brand new season on MASTERPIECE on PBS in early 2026.
Collection 6 is penned by a workforce of achieved writers together with Ben Vanstone, Neil Jones, Karim Khan, Robin French, Nessah Muthy, Nick Leather-based, and Damian Wayling. Course is cut up between Brian Percival (Episodes 1 & 4), Stewart Svaasand (Episodes 2 & 3), and Andy Hay (Episodes 5, 6, and the Christmas Particular). Yvonne Francas returns as producer.
Based mostly on the beloved novels by James Herriot, which have offered over 60 million copies worldwide, All Creatures Nice and Small continues to be a cherished fixture in each literary and tv historical past.
Collection 6 was confirmed as a part of a dual-season renewal alongside Collection 5. A proper launch date might be introduced quickly. Within the meantime, Collection 1–5 can be found to stream on Channel 5.
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