All Creatures Great and Smallis set to return to PBS in 2025, and fans of the beloved series can now get theirfirst glimpse of Season 5, thanks to the newly released trailer. PBS MASTERPIECE has announced that the new season will premiere onSunday, July 06, 2025, at 9/8c, with episodes also available to stream on PBS Passport, PBS.org, and the PBS MASTERPIECE Prime Video Channel.
The trailer teases a new chapter in Darrowbyas we enter Spring 1941. Young baby Jimmy is now the center of attention at Skeldale House, with Helen (Rachel Shenton) adjusting to motherhood while James (Nicholas Ralph) is away at RAF Abingdon. The household is bustling, with Siegfried(Samuel West), Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley), and Carmody (James Anthony-Rose) taking care of things. However, Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) returns with a surprise, and Siegfried’s hope for everything going back to normal may not be as straightforward as he imagined.
The fifth season will bring back many of the core cast members, includingPatricia Hodgeas Mrs. Pumphrey and her pampered Pekingese, Tricki. The series, which is based on the timeless books by James Herriot,continues to follow the heartwarming and occasionally hilarious adventures of the Skeldale House veterinary practiceand the vibrant community of farmers, animals, and townsfolk in the Yorkshire Dales during World War II.
In addition to the familiar cast, the creative team for Season 5 includes returning writersDebbie O’MalleyandMaxine Alderton, as well as new writersMatt EvansandRobin French. Brian Percivalreturns as the lead director, joined byStewart SvaasandandAndy Hay, ensuring the show continues to deliver the blend of warmth, humor, and emotional depth that has made it a favorite among viewers.
Executive ProducerSir Colin Callender, CBE, noted the continued relevance of the show’s themes of community, kindness, and decency, saying, “There are no villains inAll Creatures—just everyday folk trying to get through the day with dignity.” This sentiment is echoed bySusanne Simpson, Executive Producer for MASTERPIECE, who expressed joy over the series’ return for both its fifth and sixth seasons.
A Global Phenomenon
Originally based on the writings ofJames Alfred Wight, a young veterinary surgeon in 1940s Yorkshire who later published his experiences under the pseudonymJames Herriot,All Creatures Great and Smallhas become a cultural phenomenon. The series brings to life Herriot’s enduring stories of community, love, and the trials of rural veterinary practice. The timeless appeal of the show has made it a hit with both longtime fans of the original books and new audiences discovering it through the MASTERPIECE adaptation.
As Season 5 prepares to debut, fans can look forward to more heartwarming and often humorous tales set in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales, with the Skeldale family once again at the heart of it all. For fans eager to see more, the trailer is available now, and with the premiere set for January, the wait to return to Darrowby is almost over.
All Creatures Great And Small
All Creatures Great and Small chronicles the adventures of James Herriot, a young veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. The series follows his interactions with quirky farmers, endearing animals, and the tight-knit community, capturing the charm and challenges of rural veterinary practice.
