The beloved veterinary drama is back for a seventh run, with Channel 5 confirmed as the home of the much-anticipated continuation.
Grassington and its surrounding areas serve as the primary filming location for the series, which revisits the tale of veterinarian James Herriot and the staff at Skeldale House.
The new run is set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, placing the narrative in 1946.
Viewers can tune in on Thursday evenings at nine o’clock to watch the opening episodes.
With conflict behind them, Skeldale House welcomes back its familiar occupants as optimism returns to the Yorkshire countryside.
New ventures and fresh faces join the established characters as the storyline develops.
Nicholas Ralph takes on the leading role of Herriot, whose professional journey continues amid changing times for veterinary practice.
A competitive presence arrives in the locality, adding fresh tension to the established dynamic.
Samuel West portrays Siegfried Farnon, with Anna Madeley stepping into the role of Mrs Hall.
Rachel Shenton appears as Helen Herriot while Callum Woodhouse plays Tristan Farnon.
Patricia Hodge returns as the wealthy and doting Mrs Pumphrey, accompanied by her cherished Pekingese companion, Tricki.
Tony Pitts and Imogen Clawson are featured as Helen’s father Richard and sister Jenny.
Additional returning cast members include Maimie McCoy, Gaia Wise, and Mollie Winnard.
A new addition to the ensemble sees Caolan McCarthy enter the series as the rival veterinarian Granville Bennett.
The production company Playground, known for acclaimed works including Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light and The Hardacres, handles the series creation.
The writing roster comprises Neil Jones, Debbie O’Malley, Maxine Alderton, and Kellie Smith.
Brian Percival, Jennie Paddon, and Andy Hay direct episodes, with Yvonne Francas serving as producer.
The programme is produced by Playground for Channel 5 and MASTERPIECE in partnership with All3Media International.
Commissioning responsibility falls to Sebastian Cardwell, deputy director of programmes at Channel 5, alongside Paul Testar and Greg Barnett.
The drama holds the distinction of being Channel 5’s highest-performing original series, maintaining strong viewership figures consistently.
An announcement in November 2025 confirmed both this series and an eighth run, with a festive special scheduled for the end of the year.
The complete back catalogue remains accessible for streaming alongside current episodes.