Samuel West, who plays Siegfried Farnon in the beloved period drama All Creatures Great and Small, has announced that filming for the upcoming Christmas episode has officially wrapped. The actor shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, June 25, posting two behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and crew, including Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton, who portray James and Helen Herriot.
West captioned the post: "We wrapped today on the Christmas episode, on the hottest June day in this country’s history, and as far away from December 25 as it is possible to be. Here’s Chanel with the final slate, and the Herriot/Alderson family with all of them."
Fans React with Excitement
Fans of the show quickly expressed their enthusiasm for the new episodes. One wrote: "I’m so looking forward to series 7. I also can’t wait for series 2 of Sam and Ade go birding." Another added: "We are very, very grateful for the hard work in these extreme temperatures to bring us a wonderful series and another Christmas special!" A third commented: "Thank you all, absolutely love ACGAS!!! We do appreciate you all working in hot conditions."
Show Renewed for Two More Seasons
Channel 5 has confirmed that All Creatures Great and Small will return for a seventh and eighth season, each consisting of six one-hour episodes, along with Christmas specials. The sixth season premiered in September 2025, followed by an emotional Christmas Eve episode. The upcoming seventh season is expected to pick up from the 2025 festive special.
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at Channel 5, teased: "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."
Release Date Speculation
While an exact release date for Season 7 has not been announced, previous seasons have debuted in September or October. Given that the show has arrived annually since 2020, new episodes are likely to air in autumn 2026. Channel 5 is keeping plot details under wraps for now.
All Creatures Great and Small is based on the beloved books by James Herriot, chronicling his life as a veterinarian in rural Yorkshire. The series is available to stream on Channel 5.
