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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Anna Madeley's life off-screen from famous partner to childhood
Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small continues to be a hit with Nicholas Ralph once again reprising his role as James Herriot alongside his co-stars All Creatures Great and Small has made a triumphant comeback to Channel 5, with James Herriot (brought to life by Nicholas Ralph) at Skeldale House alongside Helen (depicted by Rachel Shenton). The formidable Mrs Hall, masterfully portrayed by Anna Madeley, remains at the helm of the veterinary surgery. Anna Madeley, whom audiences might recall from Deadwater Fell, The Royal, and Consent, launched her acting career via television but has garnered equal acclaim for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though not raised in a theatrical household - her parents were both academics in the sciences - Madeley has consistently felt their steadfast encouragement. She's certainly no stranger to rolling up her sleeves, having revealed to Virgin Islands Daily News: "I've worked in a pub. I worked for a very popular video shop chain, no longer existing. I did market research, worked at Harrods for a few days selling perfume." Away from the cameras, Anna is a dedicated mum to two children and shares a romantic relationship with fellow performer Geoffrey Streatfeild, recognised for his roles in The Other Boleyn Girl and Kinky Boots. The All Creatures star has openly admitted that collaborating with her partner doesn't always run smoothly, noting: "It's one of those things: You either have someone who really understands your industry and gets it - but then you've got the double whammy of those insecurities." The 48 year old London-born actress revealed her thoughts on juggling an acting career with stable family life, observing: "And it can be quite hard if one of you has a permanent, regular job in a particular place, and one of you needs to be able to come and go and do different things. I think it's hard whichever way 'round." Finding the right balance between work and child-rearing proved a steep learning experience for her, highlighting the crucial need for harmony between professional aspirations and personal responsibilities. She discussed the unpredictable nature of an actor's timetable, which faces constant upheaval as performers immerse themselves in fresh roles, memorise their dialogue, and adapt to different working patterns. The shift into motherhood certainly demanded significant changes from such a fast-paced lifestyle. What many people might not realise is that she initially followed her parents' scholarly footsteps, having earned a doctorate in neuroscience. Stepping away from television at 19, she focused on academic studies and became mother to two boys; afterwards, she dedicated roughly five years to teaching neuroscience before returning to her acting dreams. Geoffrey, her present partner, had ended his former marriage to Nikki Amuka-Bird in 2010 before beginning fresh with the actress famed for her All Creatures role.
Scotsman
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All Creatures Great and Small: when could series 6 start?
All Creatures Great and Small is set for a sixth series on Channel 5 💕 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... All Creatures Great and Small will be back for a sixth season. Channel 5's hit show is set to return in 2025. But when could the newest episodes be broadcast? It is almost time to take a trip back to the Yorkshire Dales to join James Herriot and co for another season. Channel 5 struck gold when it rebooted All Creatures Great and Small for a new series back in 2020. The drama has become a firm fixture on the TV calendar and is set for its sixth season shortly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The film crews were spotted shooting the latest batch of episodes earlier in the year. It is also expected to return for another Christmas special over the festive period. But how much longer will you have to wait for the new episodes? Here's all you need to know: When could All Creatures Great and Small season 6 start? Filming has started in the Yorkshire Dales for Series 6 of All Creatures Great And Small, although as yet, cast and crew have not been spotted in their usual fliming locations. In this scene from series four, right to left, James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) is with Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) and Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West). Picture: Channel 5, Playground, Helen Williams Looking back at the previous five series of the show, it does give some clues on the potential timeline. The very first season debuted on Channel 5 on September 1 2020, which somehow is nearly five years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aside from 2023, All Creatures Great and Small has returned with new episodes in each September since its debut. The fourth season, however, was pushed back to October 5, 2023 but the show went back to its usual September spot for season five last year. The premiere dates for each of the five seasons so far looks like this: Season 1 - September 1, 2020 Season 2 - September 16, 2021 Season 3 - September 15, 2022 Season 4 - October 5, 2023 Season 5 - September 19, 2024 Looking back at all of the previous start dates for All Creatures Great and Small, every season since the first has started on a Thursday. The first season began on a Tuesday instead. It does give us some potential clues for when the sixth season could start. It is likely to arrive on a Thursday in September, potential candidates include September 4, 11, 18, 25. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All Creatures Great and Small: when could series 6 start?
All Creatures Great and Small is set for a sixth series on Channel 5 💕 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... All Creatures Great and Small will be back for a sixth season. Channel 5's hit show is set to return in 2025. But when could the newest episodes be broadcast? It is almost time to take a trip back to the Yorkshire Dales to join James Herriot and co for another season. Channel 5 struck gold when it rebooted All Creatures Great and Small for a new series back in 2020. The drama has become a firm fixture on the TV calendar and is set for its sixth season shortly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The film crews were spotted shooting the latest batch of episodes earlier in the year. It is also expected to return for another Christmas special over the festive period. But how much longer will you have to wait for the new episodes? Here's all you need to know: When could All Creatures Great and Small season 6 start? Filming has started in the Yorkshire Dales for Series 6 of All Creatures Great And Small, although as yet, cast and crew have not been spotted in their usual fliming locations. In this scene from series four, right to left, James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) is with Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) and Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West). Picture: Channel 5, Playground, Helen Williams Looking back at the previous five series of the show, it does give some clues on the potential timeline. The very first season debuted on Channel 5 on September 1 2020, which somehow is nearly five years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aside from 2023, All Creatures Great and Small has returned with new episodes in each September since its debut. The fourth season, however, was pushed back to October 5, 2023 but the show went back to its usual September spot for season five last year. The premiere dates for each of the five seasons so far looks like this: Season 1 - September 1, 2020 Season 2 - September 16, 2021 Season 3 - September 15, 2022 Season 4 - October 5, 2023 Season 5 - September 19, 2024 Looking back at all of the previous start dates for All Creatures Great and Small, every season since the first has started on a Thursday. The first season began on a Tuesday instead. It does give us some potential clues for when the sixth season could start. It is likely to arrive on a Thursday in September, potential candidates include September 4, 11, 18, 25.
Scotsman
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
TV Adaptation of Wax Fruit adds Nicholas Ralph to all-star cast
All Creatures Great and Small star Nicholas Ralph has joined the cast attached to Wax Fruit, a multi-episodic prestige drama based on Guy McCrone's internationally best-selling trilogy. The series is currently in development, led by Showrunner and Executive Producer Sarah Purser. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Set between the Gaelic-speaking Highlands and the gritty streets of Victorian Glasgow, Wax Fruit follows the explosive rise of the Moorhouse family, who leave rural poverty behind to climb into the ranks of the city's powerful merchant elite — at a time when Glasgow was one of the most glamorous and powerful cities in the world. The novels sold over a million copies, were translated into five languages, and were originally selected as a New York Times Book of the Month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now being adapted for screen, the show blends sweeping, character-driven period drama with a sharp, modern edge — think Succession meets Bridgerton in tartan. Molly Windsor & Martin Compston Nicholas Ralph (35), best known for his lead role in Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece television series All Creatures Great and Small, joins a multi-award-winning cast attached to the project, including Martin Compston, Ashley Jensen, Shirley Henderson, Molly Windsor, Elaine C. Smith, Kenny Doughty, Bill Paterson, Juliet Cadzow and Forbes 30 Under 30 breakthrough star Frankie Corio. Ralph has also appeared in The Devil's Light and Outlander, and is known for his grounded, emotionally rich performances. He has been nominated in the Best Drama Performance category of the National Television Awards 2025 for his performance as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, along with fellow Wax Fruit cast members also nominated; Martin Compston for The Rig, Ashley Jensen for Shetland and Mitchell Robertson for Curfew. Ralph said: "Sarah's passion, energy and deep knowledge of the material and history was totally inspiring and with the incredible Scottish actors and creatives she had involved - some legends - I was already enamoured. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He added, "Then Sarah sent episode one. I devoured it - all the characters are so well drawn and unique but at the heart you have the big bold Moorhouse family. I love the world, the time period and these wonderful characters and I am so invested. Needless to say, I'm very excited to be joining the Wax Fruit gang." Sarah Purser Also joining is Emun Elliott, currently starring in season two of The Gold. The team behind Wax Fruit includes BAFTA winning and Oscar-nominated creatives in writing, direction, design and score, including Emmy-winning composer Tommy Reilly. The adaptation has a detailed five-season arc, with episode one already written and funded by Screen Scotland. A teaser has been filmed, and the production plan is ready. Showrunner and Executive Producer Sarah Purser added: 'We're over the moon that the brilliant Nicholas Ralph and wonderful Emun Elliott are joining the Wax Fruit team. We literally have the dream cast. The top tier talent that Wax Fruit is attracting is testament to the quality of the source material and the skill and calibre of our scriptwriting team. We are thrilled with the ongoing interest and excitement.' Following recent media interest, the original books have sold out. Library waitlists are months long and new editions of the novels will be published in August 2025.
