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Get Your First Look at Tristan Replacement in All Creatures Great & Small Season 4

Get Your First Look at Tristan Replacement in All Creatures Great & Small Season 4
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The upcoming instalment will see a new actor join the cast.

British TV offers a unique ambience: it's quaint, friendly, and warm. Even the silliest soap operas can be considered television art, not to mention meticulously crafted dramas and comedies. All Creatures Great and Small certainly falls under this category of excellent shows.

Premiering in 2020, this Channel 5 historical drama quickly captured viewers' hearts. Set around the residents of Skeldale House on the eve of the Second World War, the show has told heartwarming stories of its characters. What made it even more appealing was its focus on an animal-centric narrative, as the main characters are vets running a practice in Yorkshire – James Herriot, Siegfried Farnon, and his younger brother Tristan. This trio has been the backbone of All Creatures Great and Small since its beginnings, but season 3 saw Tristan leave Yorkshire to join the army. Now, the show will introduce a new character to replace him.

The Brand-New Character Is To Fill The Void Left By Tristan's Departure

As UK writers and actors are not striking, unlike their American counterparts, British productions continue to run on schedule. That means many beloved shows will be returning to the screen this autumn. All Creatures Great and Small is no exception, with its fourth season set to premiere soon in the UK.

Naturally, fans are currently being enticed by various trailers and reveals. Some recently released images introduce a new character on the show – Richard Carmody, a veterinary trainee at Skeldale House.

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Portrayed by James Anthony-Rose, Siegfried's new apprentice is expected to replace Tristan during his absence – both as a support for Farnon and as the ultimate charmer on the show. While it's premature to deduce Richard's personality from a single image, it's clear that he will fit in perfectly. Carmody is somewhat awkward yet extremely charming, and viewers can expect many comedic moments associated with his character.

In essence, Richard will serve to brighten the overall atmosphere of All Creatures Great and Small, which is currently steeped in the gloom and doom of WWII. Moreover, James Anthony-Rose will bring a breath of fresh air to the show and its viewers, who may have grown tired of the slow-paced plot.

Hopefully, season four of ACGAS won't be a letdown. In the US, it is scheduled to premiere on PBS on 7 January 2024.

What do you think of Tristan's replacement?