All Creatures Great and Small confirms release date with emotional first look at series 6

The wait is almost over for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, as the official release date for the sixth series has finally been announced.

In anticipation of its eagerly awaited return later this month, Channel 5 has unveiled a trailer teasing the sixth chapter of the critically acclaimed series.

Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales during the mid-20th century, All Creatures Great and Small, based on the cherished books by James Herriot, centres on the lives of vets and their families.

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The new series will kick off on Channel 5 on Thursday, 25th September, promising to deliver more "heartwarming human and animal tales" to viewers.

The official synopsis reveals: "But, this time, we find our beloved Skeldale gang in a somewhat different situation as we join them in 1945, just as the war in Europe is coming to a close.", reports the Manchester Evening News.

"We arrive back in Darrowby to veterinary advancements, expanded families, and new faces as they all look ahead to a brighter and more peaceful future.

"This series will see Herriot's wonderful characters navigating the opportunities that a new world brings, a host of animals great and small, and of course, each other."

Nicholas Ralph will be returning to his role as vet James Herriot, with Samuel West reprising his part as Siegfried Farnon, James' business partner.

Deadwater Fell star Anna Madeley will once again portray Mrs Hall, and Rachel Shenton will reprise her role as Helen Herriot, while Callum Woodhouse will continue to play Tristan Farnon.

Mrs Pumphrey will be portrayed by Patricia Hodge once more, whilst Tony Pitts makes his comeback as Richard Alderson alongside Imogen Clawson reprising her role as Jenny.

Fresh faces joining the All Creatures Great and Small lineup for the sixth series feature Hollyoaks favourite Lucy-Jo Hudson, Lord of the Rings' Gaia Wise, Titanic legend Jonathan Hyde, Waterloo Road performer Martin Brown and The Feud's Chris Gascoyne.

Viewers expressed their delight following the trailer's debut, with one fan declaring: "Can't wait! This is my FAVOURITE show," whilst another enthused: "Can't wait for the new season.

"Really hoping the show gets renewed for two more seasons like before. We need a show like this in today's world. Heartfelt, fun, emotional, nice, charming and wonderful. Thank You!!"

All Creatures Great and Small series six will air from Thursday, 25 September at 9pm on 5. All other series are available to stream on 5.