A stalwart of Channel 5’s festive schedule, the cosy veterinary period drama delivers another seasonal special. The war may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less drama in the Dales. So keep reading as we explain how to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.
Premiere: Wednesday, December 24 (UK) | Sunday, January 11 (US & CA) |
FREE stream: Channel 5 (UK) |
Global streams: PBS Masterpiece (US & CA) | BritBox (AU) |
Taking place at Christmas 1945, the special marks the village’s first post-war festivities, but the shadow of the conflict still looms large for the residents, and while some see it as cause for celebration, others are struggling with continued rationing and their wartime losses. But that’s where the community comes in, and in the spirit of the season, the villagers rally around one another in love and support.
There’s some returning faces to look forward to in this year’s holiday outing too, with Helen (Rachel Shenton) back from London after heading South with her sister in the latter part of season 6.
Elsewhere, it falls to James (Nicholas Ralph) to ensure the local Nativity is alright on the night after Helen is struck down ill, while Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) endeavours to win a darts competition to claim the top prize — a sought after real Christmas turkey.
It’s sure to be just the sort of feel good, nostalgic treat Christmas TV was made for, so read on for how to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online, from anywhere and potentially for FREE.
Can I watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 for FREE?
Not only are viewers in the UK the first to be able to watch All Creatures Great and Small Xmas 2025 from Wednesday, December 24, but they can do so completely FREE on the Channel 5 streaming service.
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How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch All Creatures Great and Small Xmas 2025, you’ll be unable to watch the show as normal if you're outside the UK due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
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How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online in the UK
How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online in the US
There's going to be a bit of a wait for All Creatures Great and Small Xmas 2025 in the US, but the good news is, when it does arrive – along with all of season 6 on Sunday, January 11 – it'll air for free on PBS.
Episodes will also be available via the PBS Masterpiece channel on Prime Video, which costs $5.99 a month in addition to your Prime Video subscription, but does offer a 7-day FREE trial.
Brit abroad in the US? Anyone travelling in the US who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.
How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online in Canada
Same time, same channel as the US for Canadian fans, with All Creatures Great and Small Xmas 2025 arriving alongside season 6 on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video channel on Sunday, January 11.
The price in Canada is CA$6.99 per month.
British viewer traveling in Canada? Brits away from home who want to watch their usual streaming service can do so using a VPN, so you don't have to wait for the show to launch over there.
How to watch the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 online in Australia
All Creatures Great and Small Xmas 2025 will arrive on BritBox, but the release date is currently unknown.
For Aussies, BritBox costs AU$13.99 per month or $139.99 annually.
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What you need to know about the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025
When is the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025 release date?
All Creatures... Xmas 2025 will air in the UK on Christmas Eve (December 24). Elsewhere, it'll arrive as part of the season 6 boxset, with Aussies able to stream the lot from December 26, while fans in the US and Canada can watch from January 11.
Who is in the cast of the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special 2025?
- Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot
- Rachel Shenton as Helen Herriot
- Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon
- Anna Madeley as Mrs. Audrey Hall
- Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon
- Patricia Hodge as Mrs. Pumphrey
- Imogen Clawson as Jenny Alderson
- Tony Pitts as Richard Alderson
- Mollie Winnard as Maggie
- Gaia Wise as Charlotte Beauvoir
- Thomas Riches as Jimmy Herriot
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