Hit period drama All Creatures Great and Small has been renewed for a seventh and eighth season by PBS Masterpiece and Channel 5, along with Christmas specials. The co-producers of the remake, which follows a vet in Yorkshire, have ordered a double-season extension, meaning this version has now surpassed the original 1970s BBC series in number of seasons.
Season 6 recently concluded on Channel 5 and will premiere on PBS on 11 January. The storyline jumps to 1945, as the war in Europe ends. The Skeldale team, scattered during the war, reunite to look forward to a peaceful future.
Susanne Simpson, Head of Scripted Content at Masterpiece, said: “All Creatures Great and Small has found its way into the hearts of American audiences and is one of our most watched series. I’m thrilled to bring more seasons of the warmth, hope and humour that make this series so special.”
Channel 5 Commissioning Editor Greg Barnett added: “All Creatures Great and Small is a jewel in Channel 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.”
The series is produced by Playground in association with All3Media International, based on the books by James Herriot. Yvonne Francas returns as producer for Season 7.
