‘All Creatures Great and Small’: James & Tristan Return From War in Season 5 Trailer (VIDEO)

Kelli Boyle September 6, 2024, 9:00 am

All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 is on the way! The PBS Masterpiece series will officially return in early 2025, and with the premiere date announcement comes the first official trailer for the new season.

Nicholas Ralph, Callum Woodhouse, Samuel West, and more All Creatures Great and Small stars are featured in the Season 5 trailer revealed on September 6 (above). In it, both James and Tristan return home from war, much to the delight of their loved ones. This marks Woodhouse’s return to the series as Tristan, who was absent from Season 4.

The remake of the beloved 1970s series has received praise across its four seasons. The show follows James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in the 1930s Yorkshire Dales, stories made famous in his six-book series. Ralph stars as the veterinarian who “became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion for his animal patients, and love of life,” PBS describes of the show.

The heartwarming and picturesque series premiered in 2020 and was renewed for Seasons 5 and 6 in February 2024. Here are all the latest updates on Season 5.

When is All Creatures Great and Small coming back?

All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 will premiere on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 9/8c on PBS. The new season will also be available to stream on PBS Passport, PBS.org and the PBS MASTERPIECE Prime Video Channel.

**Is there an All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 trailer?**

Yes! In the video above, James and Tristan’s safe returns home aren’t guaranteed at the start. James’ wife, Helen (Rachel Shenton) and Tristan’s brother, Siegfried (West) raise a glass to the soldiers as they hope for their reunions (Helen’s also tending to her and James’ new baby in this moment). James and Helen are reunited swiftly, but Tristan’s comes later on. Both of the men seem in good spirits, and their families are beyond relieved. The usual charming animal escapades continue throughout the clips that follow.

**What is All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 about?**

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Here’s the official logline for Season 5: “It is Spring 1941 and we return to Darrowby to find young baby Jimmy keeping everyone in Skeldale House on their toes. Helen is getting the hang of motherhood with James away at RAF Abingdon, Mrs. Hall and Siegfried are enjoying having a little one around and Carmody is now a full-fledged member of the Skeldale family. With World War II now fully underway, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, Mrs. Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up. Siegfried is keen to have everyone back, but Tristan’s surprise return won’t be quite as straightforward as he hoped.”

As previously announced, Season 5 will see country vet James Herriot happily married to Helen Herriot. West plays James’ mercurial mentor, Siegfried, with Woodhouse as mischievous brother Tristan. Woodhouse was absent from Season 4 but will make his return as Tristan later on in Season 5.

Additionally, James Anthony-Rose also reappears as Richard Carmody. Also returning is Patricia Hodge as Mrs Pumphrey, and her pampered Pekingese Tricki.

Who is in the All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 cast?

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The All Creatures Great and Small Ensemble features a talented ensemble, seen above. The characters above, from left to right: Hannah Herriot (Gabriel Quigley), James Herriot Sr (Drew Cain), Jenny Alderson (Imogen Clawson), Richard Alderson (Tony Pitts), Helen Herriot (Shenton), Tristan Farnon (Woodhouse), James Herriot (Ralph), Siegfried Farnon (West), Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley), Vicar (Mark Chatterton).

See additional photos from the upcoming season below.