6 Questions for Season 6
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From scene-stealing animals to magical moments, the cast answers six questions about the series.
From the ultimate scene-stealing animal to the most magical moments, the cast answers six questions about the series so far.
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6 Questions for Season 6
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From the ultimate scene-stealing animal to the most magical moments, the cast answers six questions about the series so far.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Which animal stands out as the ultimate scene stealer, and how did they manage to upstage everyone?
- It's gotta be Derek.
It's Tricki.
- Just by his natural presence, and charisma, and charm.
- Every single time, he grunts on cue, he moves on cue.
Him, Tricki.
- What's the one moment or line from the show that fans bring up all the time that follows you everywhere?
- "Merry bloody Christmas," fans say to us a lot.
It's not specific to me, but they seem to like that.
- Well, it has got to be when I accidentally killed the budgie and then performed CPR on the budgie.
- Random people in the street, "Ey up, veterinary," "All right, veterinary," "Veterinary."
Never gets old.
(laughs) - What's the one episode from across the series to date that left you thinking that was pure magic?
That's so hard.
There's so many.
- The one that springs to mind for me right now is the Christmas special of last series, series five.
Anna Madeley's acting at the end of the episode when she finds out that her son is alive and well.
I've never seen acting that good up close, especially like this close, and it was pure magic.
- Christmas special and everyone's around the dinner table saying, "Merry Christmas."
It's cheesy, but I love it.
- Episode one for sure.
Ending in the cabin.
Very, very special.
You know, the first episode.
You know, it was the beginning of this whole wild, wonderful journey.
- What's one real life vet tip you learned on set that you secretly use to impress friends?
- Initial observation of the animal with a stethoscope.
You go heart, lung, stomach on a cow, horse, anything.
And you can figure out a lot from that.
And also I can do a bit of suturing.
- If you approach a cow, you have to do it making a noise, or else gently while touching it.
- You know, you'd wash your hands with soap so that they're completely clean, and then you stand there like this so that they stay clean.
- What's something unexpected you learned about your character that made you think, "I never saw that coming"?
- When I very first got the job, I was engaged to Hugh Hulton.
She just left the church.
I knew she was gonna marry James.
I didn't think she would do it in that way.
Didn't think she'd get right up to the crunch time and then leave.
- This is gonna sound strange, but the thing about a really well written character is that even over six seasons, when things happen that were always sort of there.
I think on the whole when it comes up, I think, "Yeah, I think that was there already."
- Jim said his favorite drink was a gin and tonic, and I didn't know that.
Not that I'd say that that's really unexpected, but at the same time I wouldn't have said that if you had asked me.
- What's just the absolute weirdest animal moment you've had on set?
- It's not weird, but like definitely the toughest moment was season one, one of my first scenes with Clive the bull.
He weighs two tons.
I had to handle him myself.
Had to look like I did it every day.
I was absolutely terrified.
- I think probably learning to breathe through my nose downwards while handling a royal python because if they get too much carbon dioxide in the space in front of their tongue, they get nervous and strike.
- I had to do a scene with a two-ton bull and I had to fondle underneath him.
- Is it all right down there?
- Impressive.
(laughs)
Helen's Journey: The Family Quilt
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Clip: S6 | 2m 6s | Rachel Shenton on Helen's journey so far and her discovery of the Alderson family quilt. (2m 6s)
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Clip: S6 | 2m 32s | Nicholas Ralph and Callum Woodhouse flip the script and play each other's roles in a scene. (2m 32s)
Real James Herriot Family History
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Clip: S6 | 2m 53s | Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton on bringing James and Helen Herriot's real family history to life. (2m 53s)
A Day in the Life on Set With Tricki
Clip: S6 | 1m 1s | See how Tricki spends a day on the set of All Creatures Great and Small. (1m 1s)
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Clip: S6 | 2m 58s | Reflect on some of the best Siegfried and Mrs. Hall moments in the series so far. (2m 58s)
The Cast on the Season 6 Time Jump
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Clip: S6 | 2m 10s | The cast discusses the time jump between Seasons 5 and 6. (2m 10s)
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Preview: S6 | 30s | Return to the Yorkshire Dales for Season 6 on Sundays, January 11- February 22, 2026 at 9/8c. (30s)
Who Should Play Father Christmas?
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Clip: S6 | 1m 45s | The cast weigh in on who should don the green and white to play the next Father Christmas. (1m 45s)
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Clip: S6 | 2m | Take a look back through the years at some of the best Christmas moments in the series. (2m)
Where We Left Off and What's Ahead in Season 6
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Clip: S6 | 2m | The cast share what's ahead in Season 6. (2m)
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Clip: S6 | 2m 59s | Check out a recap of Season 5 before you watch Season 6, Sundays at 9/8c through February 22, 2026. (2m 59s)
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Clip: S6 | 2m 40s | It's time for another pub quiz! Nicholas Ralph is challenged to a round of Season 5 trivia. (2m 40s)
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Clip: S6 | 30s | Welcome back! Watch Season 6 on Sundays, January 11- February 22, 2026 at 9/8c. (30s)
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Preview: S6 | 50s | The Dales are calling...Watch Season 6, on Sundays, January 11- February 22, 2026 at 9/8c. (50s)
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Clip: S6 Ep5 | 1m 19s | James arrives at Hensfield dog track to take on the role of attending vet. (1m 19s)
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Preview: S6 Ep5 | 30s | James gets himself in a tough spot when he takes on a new role. Jimmy tells Siegfried hard truths. (30s)
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Clip: S6 Ep4 | 1m 46s | The Herriots and the Aldersons work on the farm at Heston. James is tasked with picking stones. (1m 46s)
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Preview: S6 Ep4 | 30s | Helen struggles when Jenny gets some exciting news. Tristan doubts himself in Charlotte's world. (30s)
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Clip: S6 Ep3 | 1m 8s | James and Helen find themselves scrambling to coordinate their busy schedules. (1m 8s)
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Preview: S6 Ep3 | 30s | Tristan and Siegfried find themselves in competition. Mrs. Pumphrey prepares Tricki for a visitor. (30s)
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Clip: S6 Ep2 | 1m 27s | Mrs. Pumphrey seeks help when she thinks Tricki is giving her the cold shoulder. (1m 27s)
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Preview: S6 Ep2 | 30s | James and Siegfried clash over new technology at the vet practice. (30s)
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Clip: S6 Ep1 | 1m 55s | James tends to an aging dog while Jimmy stumbles upon Siegfried and Susan... and a horse. (1m 55s)
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