All Creatures Great and Small: Baby Joy for James and Helen in Season 4? Nicholas Ralph Teases Fans
The upcoming season appears to promise a more feel-good tone about it than previously expected.
Channel 5's acclaimed series, set in the 1930s, follows a veterinarian navigating life in rural England. The cosy show, which emerged as an unexpected hit across the Atlantic, has been a comforting companion for many viewers during the challenging pandemic years. People have never ceased expressing their appreciation for the enchanting and soothing narrative of All Creatures Great and Small.
However, the Season 3 finale introduced a jarring note when Tristan Farnon volunteered for service in the Second World War, leaving his brother and the show's fans apprehensive about where the show might be going next with this development.
Yet, the upcoming Season 4 might not be as bleak as some may have initially anticipated.
Nicholas Ralph, who portrays the protagonist James Herriot, recently disclosed a significant plotline for Season 4, reassuring fans that even a world war can't dampen the spirits of the Yorkshire Dales' inhabitants.
Ralph hinted at the possibility of James and his wife Helen having a child next season, a development that could swiftly restore the series' comforting ambience and at least partially make up for Tristan Farnon’s departure.
‘And we know around this time as well that back in the 1930s that families...children were not far off. So, if there was a pitter patter of tiny feet that comes that could be quite cool as well. Who knows when that might be, I certainly know that is something I want for them in the future,’ Ralph said.
The potential arrival of a baby could further endear James and Helen to viewers, seeing how people have been imagining them starting a family together ever since the couple first started seeing each other.
While Tristan's absence in Season 4 will undoubtedly be felt - actor Callum Woodhouse has confirmed he will not be returning for the next season - the introduction of a new character, albeit one that cannot speak yet, might help fill the void.
Although Channel 5 has yet to announce a premiere date for All Creatures Great and Small Season 4, fans are optimistic that the much-anticipated instalment will debut early this fall.
Source: Express.