All Creatures Great and Small (2021): Season 2

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Season Details & Credits

PBS | Channel 5 | Season Premiere Date: January 9, 2022

Summary: The animal adventures continue for James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph), Siegfried (Samuel West) and Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse) with Patricia Hodge taking over the role of Mrs. Pumphrey.

[Premiered originally in the UK on Channel 5 on 16 Sep 2021 and in the US as part of PBS's Masterpiece on 9 Jan 2022]

Genre(s): Drama

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E2. Christmas Special
Air Date: December 24, 2021
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S2:E1. Christmas Special
Air Date: December 24, 2021

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The Telegraph Anita Singh

Sep 16, 2021

There are few dramas these days that could be described as gentle. This proves that gentleness doesn’t have to be dull. It is a delight. Read full review

Allison Keene

Jan 7, 2022

The bottom line is that, once again, All Creatures is a delight. It’s cozy and beautifully made. It’s a throwback that feels familiar, and yet doesn’t always play out exactly as expected. Yet even when it does, it’s charming enough to make each decision work. ... It knows just what it’s about, and we love it for that. Read full review

IndieWire Steve Greene

Jan 10, 2022

Now drawing on two seasons’ worth of breakthroughs and setbacks, this is a show that understands the relative importance of each new trial, whether it’s treating a moody sow or navigating the pitfalls of young love. Read full review

The Times Carol Midgley

Sep 24, 2021

I suppose it's all this shy yearning that gives All Creatures its dramatic tension. ... This gentle nostalgia heals the soul. Read full review

Radio Times Lauren Morris

Dec 2, 2021

A truly comforting treat, All Creatures Great and Small series two proves to be a much-needed tonic in these hectic, ever-accelerating times. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Jan 10, 2022

The salubrious nature of PBS' "All Creatures Great and Small" is established enough that if you're reading this, you probably don't need for further convincing. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 7, 2022

The second season is as gentle and affectionate as the first. ... It’s all slow-paced and cozy as it urges you to sit back, relax, and let your mind wander to a peaceful place. Read full review

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: January 11, 2026
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 12, 2025
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: January 7, 2024
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 8, 2023
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 9, 2022
- tbd
  S2:E2. Christmas Special
  Air Date: December 24, 2021
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  S2:E1. Christmas Special
  Air Date: December 24, 2021
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 10, 2021