All Creatures Great and Small star says 'things aren't ok' for Tristan Farnon

All Creatures Great and Small star Callum Woodhouse has hinted that his character is set for a turbulent time in the new series of the Channel 5 drama.

The actor is reprising his role as Tristan Farnon in the sixth series of the much-loved Channel 5 period drama, which is set in Yorkshire and follows vet James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph)and his life. He has now given fans a sneak peek into what they can expect from the upcoming new run, which kicks off today (September 25).

In the show, Tristan has served in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps and was stationed in Cairo, Egypt at one point.

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Speaking to Radio Times, the 31-year-old actor revealed that Tristan has "been back on the frontlines" and that he has "certainly seen more than his fair share of tragedy and atrocities".

Despite appearing to be coping well, Callum suggested that Tristan may be struggling more than people know beneath the surface, reports the Manchester Evening News.

"He spends the series trying to push a lot of things down and try to make everyone think that he's absolutely fine," he told Radio Times.

The actor went on: "He's the usual Tristan that we all know and expect, but we're sort of drip-fed... that things aren't all OK."

Set in Northern England in the 1930s and 40s, All Creatures Great and Small is based on the series of books by Alf Wight, which he wrote under the pen name James Herriot.

It started in 2020 and made a huge splash, with the TV adaptation winning over viewers and becoming a firm favourite.

A fresh series depicting the lives of characters in the Yorkshire Dales has been broadcast every autumn since the show's inception, and its sixth run starts today, with fans of the programme eager to see what James, Tristan and co have been up to.

All Creatures Great and Small, which also boasts actors Samuel West, Anna Madeley, and Rachel Shenton among its cast, has also aired several specials throughout its long run.

All Creatures Great and Small returns to 5 on Thursday, September 25 at 9pm.