Samuel West, who plays Siegfried Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small, has announced that filming for the upcoming Christmas special has officially wrapped. The actor shared the news on X, formerly Twitter, posting two photos of the cast and crew on the set of the Channel 5 drama.
Filming Wraps on Hottest June Day
In his post, West wrote: "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." The photos featured Nicholas Ralph (James Herriot) and Rachel Shenton (Helen Herriot) alongside the production team.
The Christmas special is part of the show's ongoing success, having been renewed for series seven and eight, each consisting of six one-hour episodes plus holiday specials. The sixth series premiered in September 2025, with a poignant Christmas Eve episode following later that year.
Fan Reactions to the Update
Fans quickly took to social media to express their excitement. One viewer commented: "I'm so looking forward to series 7. I also can't wait for series 2 of Sam and Ade go birding." Another said: "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 added: "Thank you all, absolutely love ACGAS!! We do appreciate you all working in hot conditions."
Release Date and Future of the Series
While Channel 5 has not yet confirmed a release date for series seven, the drama has premiered annually since 2020, typically in September or October. The show is adapted from James Herriot's novels about his experiences as a veterinarian in the Yorkshire countryside.
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at Channel 5, previously stated: "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."
All Creatures Great and Small is available to stream on Channel 5.
