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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL 
Season 5 Starts January 12!

It is Spring 1941, and we return to Darrowby to find young baby Jimmy keeping everyone in Skeldale House on their toes. Helen is getting the hang of motherhood with James away at RAF Abingdon, Mrs. Hall and Siegfried are enjoying having a little one around and Carmody is now a full-fledged member of the Skeldale family. With World War II now fully underway, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, Mrs. Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up. Siegfried is keen to have everyone back, but Tristan’s surprise return won't be quite as straightforward as he hoped.

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.

All Creatures Great and SmallSeason 5 Teaser
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Return to the cozy Yorkshire Dales for an all-new season on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 9/8c.

Season 1-4 Recap

All Creatures Great and SmallSeasons 1-4 Recap
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Before the Season 5 premiere, check out a recap of the series so far.

Season 1-4 | Watch for Free on PBS Video until December, 2024!

All Creatures Great and SmallCatch Up on All Creatures Great and Small: Binge Seasons 1-4
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Watch FREE Now! Enjoy all seasons, free in the US & Territories, from November 28-December 23.

Start watching with Season 1 - Episode 1  | Free until 12/23/2024!

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL 
Episode One: To All Our Boys
Sunday, January 12, 2025, 8pm

A medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort.

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 01/12/2025 @ 8:00 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 01/13/2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 01/14/2025 @ 3:00 AM
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James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph)
Helen Williams; Playground Entertainment and MASTERPIECE.
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Helen Herriot (Rachel Shenton) and Richard Alderson (Tony Pitts)
Helen Williams; Playground Entertainment and MASTERPIECE.

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL 
Episode Two: Holding the Baby
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 8pm

Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Helen is surprised to find Jenny with a new best friend. Mrs. Hall starts her job as an ARP Warden and tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and the overly assertive Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes.

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 01/19/2025 @ 8:00 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 01/20/2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 01/21/2025 @ 3:00 AM

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL 
Episode Three: Homecoming
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 8pm

When Jimmy’s Christening Day is interrupted by the arrival of a surprise visitor, Siegfried makes a promise he struggles to keep. A furry friend helps Helen to find common ground with James’ mother.

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 01/26/2025 @ 8:00 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 01/27/2025 @ 12:00 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 01/28/2025 @ 3:00 AM
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Helen Herriot (Rachel Shenton) and James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph)
Helen Williams; Playground Entertainment and MASTERPIECE.

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
Season 5 will continue for six episodes until Sunday, February 16, 2025.

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