All Creatures Great and Small stars future confirmed as fans fear exit

All Creatures Great and Small fans have been left fearing the worst after a Channel 5 video showed one cast member noticeably missing

Channel 5’s period drama All Creatures Great and Small has been captivating audiences for five years. Despite being a reboot of the original series from the late 1970s, the show has amassed a large fanbase since its inception in 2020.

The programme is set in the fictional village of Darrowby and chronicles the life of vet James Herriot (portrayed by Nicholas Ralf) as he navigates the challenges of Yorkshire life.

Over the years, viewers have watched James adapt to farm life, marry Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton), welcome his first child, and grapple with the onset of World War II.

Since settling in Darrowby, James has formed close bonds with other characters such as Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West), Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley), and Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse), who recently sparked exit rumours with a single-word response.

The fifth series concluded with the Skeldale House family rallying around Mrs Hall following news that her son Edward had been injured when his ship was sunk by Japan.

This cliffhanger has left fans speculating about Mrs Hall’s future, particularly after Channel 5 shared a new video on their social media.

The clip features cast members summarising each series with a single word ahead of the sixth series, reports the Manchester Evening News.

They wrote: “The wonderful @allcreaturestv cast shared their one-word summaries for each series, and honestly, their responses are as heartwarming as the show itself [sic].”

However, in the brief video clip, only four actors made an appearance, with Anna Madeley, who portrays Mrs Hall, conspicuously missing.

Fans were quick to notice her absence and began speculating about a potential departure from the show.

One concerned viewer queried: “Is Mrs. Hall gone?” while another expressed their excitement but noted Anna’s absence: “Excited!!!! Missing Anna in this though.”

Another fan chimed in: “How lovely! But where is Mrs. H?” A desperate plea was also made by a fan: “This is lovely. Please give us Anna, too, though. Can’t wait for s6.”

Fortunately, Channel 5’s official X account put fans’ worries to rest by confirming Mrs Hall’s return.

Responding to one anxious viewer, they reassured: “Oh, don’t you worry, Mrs Hall will be there right on time when the new series starts.”

In another reply, they comforted a fan by stating: “Don’t worry, Mrs Hall is very much with us.”

While the premiere date for series six hasn’t been confirmed yet, they hinted that it would be ‘soon’, assuring fans that it isn’t too far off.

All Creatures Great and Small is available to watch on MY5.