All Creatures Great and Small Series 6 Returns on Channel 5 Sept 25

All Creatures Great and Small returns to Channel 5 on September 25 at 9 p.m., bringing back the principal cast and introducing several new faces to the Yorkshire Dales drama in its sixth series. Nicholas Ralph reprises James Herriot, Samuel West returns as Siegfried Farnon and Callum Woodhouse is back as Tristan, while Anna Madeley, Rachel Shenton, Patricia Hodge and other familiar performers are also listed among the returning ensemble. New additions to the cast this season include veteran actors and guest performers who will appear across episodes.

The opening instalment, titled Gathering the Flock, shifts the timeline forward to 1945 and opens with a dramatic moment in which James and Tristan take drastic action after witnessing Siegfried behaving in a wild and chaotic manner. Production notes and early episode descriptions indicate the time jump reflects Tristan's return from wartime service, a development the actor said has altered his character in notable ways.

Producers have added several guest players to complement the core ensemble. Among the newcomers are a number of established British character actors plus younger performers cast in family roles. Guest roles for...