All Creatures Great and Small starts filming series 7 in the dales

TV crews have moved into the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to shoot the new series of All Creatures Great and Small.

The timeless village of Grassington

is the real life setting for the fictional Darrowby, where the series is set.

A spokesman said: “Look who’s back in Darrowby…

“Filming has officially started on series 7 of All Creatures Great And Small in beautiful Yorkshire.

“We can’t wait to return with all of you soon.”

The series is based on James Herriot’s cherished books and All Creatures Great and Small remains 5’s most successful drama series to date, having reached over 14 million individuals across the first five series, and it continues to be the top programme across the channel year after year.

This month it won the Best Drama Series at the TV Choice Magazine Awards.

In a statement, the team and cast behind the heart-warming series said: “What an honour to be named Best Drama Series at the awards.

“Thank you to every single person who voted and supported series six. Your support truly means the world to us.

“Massive congratulations to Channel 5 on winning favourite channel/streaming service.”

Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor, 5 said “ All Creatures Great and Small is a jewel in 5’s drama crown and continues to delight viewers year after year. Its warmth, humour and heart, set against the beauty of Yorkshire, have made it a firm audience favourite. We’re thrilled to extend its future with two more series, with many new stories still to tell and more unforgettable adventures ahead for our Skeldale family.”

Melissa Gallant and Sharon Moran, joint Executive Producers for Playground commented: “We frequently receive letters from viewers about how the show has brought joy, comfort and relief in challenging times. Making television that has that effect and is beloved around the world year after year is the greatest privilege, and we’re thrilled to be continuing the All Creatures journey with 5, Masterpiece on PBS and All3Media International into series 7 and 8. It’s a show which people love to watch and love to make and we can’t wait for more adventures in beautiful Yorkshire with our wonderful cast and crew.”

The series is inspired by Herriot’s timeless books, which have sold over 60 million copies globally and remain a cherished part of literary and television heritage.

Series 1 – 6 are currently available to stream on 5.