After the success of season 6, the "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" - entitled "Comfort and Joy" - is given the honor of a prime time slot on Christmas Eve this year. Following VJ Day, all is well but the return of Helen Herriot (played by Rachel Shenton) to Darrowby causes James (Nicholas Ralph) a few problems...
Below we explain how to watch "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" 2025 from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!
The 2025 "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 5 at 9 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, December 24. It is also available to stream-on-demand on 5.
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Nothing major or anything he can't handle but when his wife is taken ill he suddenly finds himself responsible for the nativity rehearsals as well as the usual veterinary requirements and some unusual concerns involving Tricki the pekingese (keep reading to find out more about the canine scene stealer).
Much to Siegfried's (Samuel West) chagrin, Hilda the goat is playing the... well, giddy goat and his expertise is called for but the general feeling this year is one of relief that war is over and the biggest issue on their minds is sorting the Christmas tree until Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) and Charlotte (Gaia Wise) save the day.
Keep reading for all the details on where to watch "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" online from anywhere today.
How to watch 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 for free in the U.K.
How to watch 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 from abroad
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" 2025 on your usual Channel 5 account? Don't panic.
You can still watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select a U.K. location from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Channel 5 and watch the "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" online just like you would at home.
Where to watch 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 around the world
Can I watch the 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 in the U.S. and Canada?
The "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" has an 11 January, 2026 release date in the U.S. and Canada on MASTERPIECE on PBS.
However, if you're from a country where "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" 2025 is available at Christmas you can still watch your domestic stream even when abroad by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' in Australia?
The "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special" should join season 6 on BritBox in Australia. No official date has been confirmed yet.
Traveling abroad? Watch you usual domestic stream even when away for the holidays by using a VPN. Our favorite VPN for streaming is NordVPN.
What to know about "All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special"
'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 cast
Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon
Anna Madeley as Mrs Audrey Hall
Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot
Rachel Shenton as Helen Herriot
Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon
Patricia Hodge as Mrs Pumphrey
Thomas Riches as Jimmy Herriot
Isabella Ward as Rosie Herriot
Mollie Winnard as Maggie
Gaia Wise as Charlotte Beauvoir
Susan Hilton as Mrs Stokes
Maimie McCoy as Dorothy
Ralph Falkingham as Bobby Ainsley
Libby Falkingham as Lucy Ainsley
'All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special' 2025 - Trailer
Do they use animal handlers on "All Creatures Great and Small"?
1st CHOICE ANIMALS are the people who look after all the animals on the show, including Mrs. Pumphrey’s beloved pekingese Tricki (played by a dog called Derek). And yes, he wears make-up.
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