Channel 5's beloved drama All Creatures Great and Small is returning for an anticipated new season - here's everything you need to know21:46, 01 Jun 2026All Creatures Great and Small: Tristan meets RichardA seventh and eighth series are both in the works.‌All Creatures Great and Small continues to stand as Channel 5's most triumphant drama series, and additional episodes are forthcoming.‌In an unusual double commission, both series seven and eight have been greenlit, alongside two Christmas specials, with each instalment carrying on the uplifting stories drawn from James Herriot's cherished books.‌The upcoming series seven is anticipated to resume from the 2025 festive special, which witnessed a succession of dramatic developments, including the homecoming of Helen (played by Rachel Shenton).Taking place in 1945, Darrowby observed the first Christmas following the conclusion of World War II, with period-accurate details such as Christmas trees and turkey being in short supply, and Maggie (Mollie Winnard) grieving her husband, who failed to return from the battlefront.‌Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse) revealed to Charlotte Beauvoir (Gaia Wise) that he has PTSD following his experiences fighting the Japanese, but despite the persistent echoes of conflict, there was abundant happiness throughout Yorkshire, reports the Express.In February, All Creatures Great and Small commenced filming the new episodes, with Channel 5 posting a photograph of a clapperboard on the show's set.They captioned the Instagram image: "Look who's back in Darrowby...The cast and crew are officially back in Yorkshire as filming begins on Series 7 of All Creatures Great And Small. We can't wait to return to Darrowby with you all."‌Fans were quick to share their enthusiasm, with one person posting: "Yay! Such a heartwarming and thought-provoking show", while another added: "One of the best shows on air."Meanwhile, back in April, Siegfried Farnon star Samuel West shared a collection of behind-the-scenes snaps from the set, highlighting the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.‌In one photograph, fans can spot the back of actor Nicholas Ralph's head as he wears his James Herriot jacket while looking out over the Yorkshire Dales countryside.The actor captioned the post: "Nick enjoying today's location near Burnside. Feel very blessed to be working in the Dales on days like these."Tony Pitts recently taken to Instagram, posting a video clip dressed as his All Creatures character Richard Alderson, surrounded by the countryside and chickens. He simply captioned the update as "Work".‌Meanwhile, BBC News confirmed that the cast were also seen filming extensively throughout West and North Yorkshire, including Grassington, the main filming location for the fictional town of Darrowby.When is All Creatures Great and Small expected to return?With a new series of All Creatures arriving annually since 2020 - five launching in September and one in October - season seven could very well arrive this autumn.‌Channel 5 is keeping the plotlines for upcoming episodes firmly under wraps for now. However, Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, has hinted that there are "many new stories still to tell and more unforgettable adventures ahead".Barnett said: "All Creatures Great and Small is a jewel in 5's drama crown and continues to delight viewers year after year. Its warmth, humour and heart, set against the beauty of Yorkshire, have made it a firm audience favourite."We're thrilled to extend its future with two more series, with many new stories still to tell and more unforgettable adventures ahead for our Skeldale family."‌In a chat with Masterpiece, Rachel Shenton, who portrays Helen Herriot in the beloved period drama, shared her hopes for season seven, expressing a desire for more "fun" for her character in the aftermath of the Second World War.She said: "I haven't read or heard anything, and I don't know if this will come to fruition, but I'd love for Helen and James to have fun again, because I think it's been so serious for such a long time for them, because they've been through [the war].Article continues below"It's been so serious for everyone, and even in [Episode 6], where we know it's the end of the war, we see what a huge impact it's had on Tristan's story, but also what a huge impact it's had on everyone."Rachel added: "The lads are returning to the farms, but it's not quite the same; the men are home, but they're not quite the same, and obviously, we saw with lovely Maggie, her husband didn't return."All Creatures Great and Small series 1-6 is available to stream now on Channel5.Com.