Not long now until we join James and the gang in Darrowby for a festive special.The much-adored Channel 5 adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small returns this December for a festive special, following the successful run of its fifth series in autumn 2024 on Channel 5. With a young baby in the family and the whole gang back together we are expecting merriment and more for the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2024. Drop into the Drovers for a festive pint and enjoy all the feel-good moments with the Herriot lot.
One of the biggest moments of series five for us was the return of fan favourite, Tristan played by Callum Woodhouse, who has been doing his bit for the war effort with the RAVC, the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Stationed in Egypt, looking after the animals over there. There was an emotional meeting between him and his older brother Siegfried.
When will the Christmas special 2024 air?
This year’s All Creatures Christmas special 2024 is set to air on Monday the 23rd of December at 9pm on Channel 5. You can catch up on My5.
The synopsis for the episode reads: “Skeldale House prepares for Christmas – and Jimmy’s first birthday – without the usual festive treats available. Mrs Hall has figured out how to deliver the ideal Christmas, but when her world is rocked by a worrying news bulletin, the Skeldale family do their best to support her. A young boy arrives at the surgery with an abandoned fox cub and Mrs Hall can’t help feeling a connection with the animal.
Meanwhile, Tristan is given an important Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) mission involving pigeons. Tristan is underwhelmed by the task and Siegfried sends him to Enoch Sykes, a cantankerous pigeon fancier. Tristan’s attempt to win over Enoch’s trust doesn’t go to plan.
Helen and James prepare for Jimmy’s birthday tea at Heston Grange, but Helen has to deal with some family disagreements. When the fox needs veterinary help, Siegfried faces a difficult decision as to how best to care for the animal, whilst also looking after Mrs Hall.
On this year’s Christmas Special, Debbie O’Malley, Executive Producer commented: “It’s a very different
Christmas this year in Skeldale House. Wartime shortages mean they’re trying to scrabble together as many festive trappings as they can for Jimmy’s sake, but when the real cost of war hits one of their own, our little family rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas and how the kindness of others can help us through the darkest times.”
Check out the trailer for the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2024:
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