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Though the show has already enjoyed 4 successful seasons on the air thus far, excitement is still high around the possibility of a fifth season of All Creatures Great and Small. Premiering in the UK on Channel 5, the series is based on the non-fiction books by veterinarian James Alfred Wight as he recounts his years as an animal surgeon starting back in the 1930s. Packed with heartwarming stories and fun characters, the ongoing show has expertly captured the soul of the books that made them bestsellers for so many years.
Scoring high marks from critics across all of its seasons so far, the consensus seems to be that All Creatures Great and Small finds the perfect balance between drama and heart while offering a soothing experience as well (via Rotten Tomatoes). This consistent success has made more seasons inevitable, and the plethora of books by Wight also makes for perfect adaptation fodder. Season 4 returned in January 2024 and is already promising more of the charming, gentle entertainment that fans have come to expect, and it makes season 5 of the series all the more plausible.
All Creatures Great And Small Season 5 Is Not Confirmed
Considering the newness of the fourth season, it makes sense that All Creatures Great and Small season 5 has not been confirmed yet. The ongoing popularity of the series is evident by its renewal history, and after the second season, the show was renewed for an additional two seasons which stretched up to season 4 (via Radio Times). Getting renewed in batches is a good sign, but it is unclear if season 4 was intended to be the last since multi-season renewals can sometimes mean the show is ending when those seasons conclude.
What Has The Cast Said About All Creatures Great And Small Season 5
Though season 5 hasn’t been confirmed, the cast of All Creatures Great and Small have discussed the matter candidly, and it’s clear that they are ready for more. When asked about the prospect Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon) said “I think we’re all still having a very nice time. And there’s lots and lots of things that we would still love to film” (via Radio Times). West’s point is an apt one since Wight’s book series still has so much material that hasn’t been touched by the TV series.
All Creatures Great And Small Season 5 Cast
If All Creatures Great and Small returns for a fifth season, the cast isn’t likely to change much, since it has remained consistent since the show began. Nicholas Ralph would certainly return as the young vet James Herriot, and he would be joined by Rachel Shenton as Helen, since the two are now husband and wife. The rest of the main cast would most likely return as well, along with a host of other supporting characters that have populated the story since the beginning.
A returning cast list would most likely also include:
Actor | All Creatures Great And Small Role |
Samuel West | Siegfried Farnon |
Anna Madelay | Mrs. Hall |
Patricia Hodge | Mrs. Pumphrey |
Neve McIntosh | Miss Harbottle |
James Anthony-Rose | Richard Carmody |
All Creatures Great And Small Season 5 Story
While nothing has been confirmed, it can be expected that season 5 of All Creatures Great and Small will be similar to the fourth season in its story direction. Though the full events of season 4 remain unseen, the veterinary practice will likely continue with a few charming bumps along the way. The rise of WWII has been a dark storyline but shows like All Creatures Great and Small don’t tend to deviate from the norm too much in terms of tone.
