All Creatures Great and Small welcomes a fresh farm hand at Heston Grange.
The beloved series All Creatures Great and Small has made its return to Channel 5, much to the delight of fans who were eager to see James Herriot (portrayed by Nicholas Ralph) back at Skeldale House. His wife Helen (played by Rachel Shenton) had been managing parenting duties for their son, Jimmy.
In the second episode, we see James trying to adjust to life at home and grappling with his new role as a father. Meanwhile, Helen pays a visit to Heston Grange and is taken aback by how much her sister Jenny (Imogen Clawson) has matured recently.
In another storyline, Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) finds herself caught between Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) and her new employer in her role as a night warden. The first episode left viewers teary-eyed when James discovered that some of his RAF comrades had lost their lives.
Fans were thrilled to see the heartwarming series return, and are eagerly anticipating the reappearance of Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse) later in the season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of the second episode.
Mr Bosworth is the new boss of Mrs Hall, and they don’t always see eye to eye. Jeremy Swift, a 64-year-old English actor known for his theatre work, plays him.
The father of two, married to Mary Roscoe, has also starred in Mary Poppins Returns, Downton Abbey and The Durrells. He is perhaps most recognised for his role as Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso.
Doris, the new farm hand at Heston Grange, is portrayed by Caroline Menton. The Dublin-born actor, who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), will be making her small-screen debut in All Creatures after previously starring in a short film called Altar Boys. She’s also been working on a film titled Oddity.
Mr Dowson is brought to life by Yorkshire-born actor Adrian Hood, known for his guest roles in Emmerdale, Holby City and Doctors. His other notable credits include Up ‘n’ Under, Kingdom and All Quiet on the Preston Front.
Hilda Sudderby is played by Jennifer Hennessy, a 54-year-old English actress recognised for her roles in The Office and Lilies. As a child, she was part of the St Winifred’s School Choir that topped the UK Singles Chart in 1980 with There’s No-one Quite Like Grandma.
Her most recent role was as a chief constable in the new season of Sherwood.
All Creatures Great and Small airs on Channel 5 tonight at 9pm.