Overview

• Rachel Shenton announced the birth of her son, Orson Wilde Shenton Overton, on April 9, 2025, and is on maternity leave from the series.
• Shenton hinted at her return to filming by reposting a cast photo, adding the caption, 'Missing you all... see you soon.'
• Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot, shared behind-the-scenes images of the ongoing season 6 production in the Yorkshire Dales.
• The rest of the cast, including Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, and Anna Madeley, remain actively filming while awaiting Shenton's return.
• No release date for season 6 has been announced, fueling fan anticipation for the next chapter of the beloved series.