The beloved series All Creatures Great and Small made a triumphant return in 2020, gracing Channel 5 with its comforting presence during the Covid-19 lockdowns. The heartwarming drama, set in 1930s Yorkshire, is based on the book series penned by vet Alf Wight. Under the pseudonym James Herriot, Wight's books weave tales inspired by his real-life experiences as a rural vet.
The fresh adaptation, set to land on Netflix on August 14, follows the original BBC series of the same name that aired in the late 70s. The inaugural season of the drama consists of six episodes and a festive special, filmed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first book in the James Herriot series. In February 2024, the show was renewed for a fifth and sixth season.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of season five of All Creatures, it has been announced that the first season will be available on Netflix later this week. Viewers will see Nicholas Ralph portraying James Herriot and Samuel West taking on the role of his boss, Siegfried Farnon. Here's everything you need to know about when All Creatures Great and Small will be released on the streaming platform, according to the Express .
UK viewers will be thrilled to learn that all of the episodes will be available to binge-watch as the entire season lands on Netflix simultaneously. Netflix's latest TV series arrivals in the UK and Ireland typically drop at 8am local time, and it seems 'All Creatures Great and Small' will follow suit. Unfortun.