All Creatures Great and Small fans can head into the holiday season excited for more of the heartwarming Yorkshire country story. Back in November, it was confirmed the show will be getting two more series – and two more Christmas specials.
But first, providing the perfect festive book-end to series 6, is the 2025 Christmas special, with its trailer promising a romantic theme for two of its characters and making it the perfect festive viewing.
5’s commissioning editor Greg Barnett praised the series – which follows vets in the Yorkshire Dales in the early-to-mid 20th century – as “a jewel in 5’s drama crown” that “continues to delight viewers year after year”.
But when can you tune in to find out if romance will spark between Siegfried and Mrs Hall? Read on to find out.
All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 release date: When does it air?
This year, the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special will broadcast on Wednesday 24 December at 9pm on Channel 5.
For those die-hard fans of the show, this year a documentary will air at 8pm on Channel 5 ahead of the special itself. The documentary is presented by Graeme Hall, dog lover and All Creatures Great and Small mega-fan, who heads to the stunning Yorkshire Dales and the home of All Creatures Great and Small to delve into the secrets behind the fan-favourite series.
In the interim, to prime you for all the cosy feels, you can watch the previous seasons on the Channel 5 app.
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All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 plot: What is in store for the Yorkshire vets?
The Christmas special jumps forward in time to Christmas 1945, with Darrowby preparing for its first peacetime festive season. Helen (played by Rachel Shenton) has fallen unwell, so James (Nicholas Ralph) takes her place organising the village Nativity. However, managing his time between rehearsals and his veterinary duties proves challenging, especially as Tricki’s future as a father comes into question.
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Across Darrowby, more drama unfolds with Hilda the goat causing trouble at Mrs Stokes Farm – but Siegfried is on hand.
The Drovers’ darts competition is under way at Skeldale, with Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) keen to win the prize – a fresh turkey. Meanwhile its Tristan’s (Callum Woodhouse) job to sort the Christmas tree, but luckily he has help from Charlotte (Gaia Wise).
The synopsis continues: “As old friends reappear and heartfelt conversations unfold, the festive spirit brings laughter, reflection and a few surprises.” Could one of those surprises be a Christmas romance? You’ll have to watch to find out.
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All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 cast: Who will appear in the special?
Of course, we’ll be seeing the return of Samuel West and Anna Madeley as Siegfried Farnon and Mrs Audrey Hall, respectively – and maybe we’ll find out if their will-they-won’t-they romance will blossom into something more.
Other confirmed cast for the special include the Herriots: Nicholas Ralph as James, Rachel Shenton as Helen, Thomas Riches as Jimmy, and Isabella Ward as Rosie. They are joined by Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon, Patricia Hodge as Mrs Pumphrey, Mollie Winnard as Maggie, Gaia Wise as Charlotte Beauvoir, Susan Hilton as Mrs Stokes, Maimie McCoy as Dorothy, Ralph Falkingham as Bobby Ainsley, and Libby Falkingham as Lucy Ainsley.
All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 trailer: What does the trailer promise?
We’re given a glimpse into what a future for Siegfried and Mrs Hall could be in the trailer which you can watch above. As Sigfried says, “We spend our lives trying to find our other half.”
Mrs Hall replies: “What if you spend your whole life looking for something that doesn’t exist, and miss what’s right under your nose?”
Could the two get it together in time for Christmas pudding? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special airs on Channel 5 and the 5 app at 9pm on 24 December, 2025.
The documentary airs at 8pm on Christmas Eve, 24 December. All previous episodes of All Creatures Great and Small are available to stream on the 5 app.
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