Skeldale House prepares for Christmas on Channel 5

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Skeldale House prepares for Christmas – and Jimmy’s first birthday – without the usual festive treats available. Mrs Hall has figured out how to deliver the ideal Christmas, but when her world is rocked by a worrying news bulletin, the Skeldale family do their best to support her.

A young boy arrives at the surgery with an abandoned fox cub and Mrs Hall can’t help feeling a connection with the animal.

All Creatures Great and Small, Christmas Special 2024 / © Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited / Playground / Photographer Helen Williams

Meanwhile, Tristan is given an important Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) mission involving pigeons. Tristan is underwhelmed by the task and Siegfried sends him to Enoch Sykes, a cantankerous pigeon fancier. Tristan’s attempt to win over Enoch’s trust doesn’t go to plan.

Helen and James prepare for Jimmy’s birthday tea at Heston Grange, but Helen has to deal with some family disagreements. When the fox needs veterinary help, Siegfried faces a difficult decision as to how best to care for the animal, whilst also looking after Mrs Hall.

All Creatures Great and Small, Christmas Special, Channel 5 tonight at 9 pm

All Creatures Great and Small, Playground Television / © Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited / Photographer Jay Brooks