CHANNEL 5 GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL FOR NEW DOUCMENTARY

Beloved dog trainer Graeme Hall (Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly) will be making a special guest appearance on tonight’s episode of All Creatures Great & Small, filmed as part of a brand-new companion documentary that will air ahead of the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special on 5 later this year.

All Creatures Great & Small: Behind the Magic (1 x 60’’) will take viewers behind the scenes of the popular TV series. Presenter, dog-lover, and All Creatures super-fan Graeme Hall journeys up to the stunning Yorkshire Dales to the home of All Creatures Great & Small to learn the secrets behind the making of the much-loved hit TV series.

He will spend time with both the human and furry cast members, take a tour of the impressive studio set and the charming market-town of Grassington (Darrowby) with actor Callum Woodhouse, and even takes on an acting role in the show itself. Can he transport himself into the 1940s and keep up with the likes of Nicholas Ralph (who plays James Herriot) on set?

From what really goes into the medicine bottles, who eats Mrs Hall’s mouthwatering creations, to how the production team film complex animal sequences, Graeme shares the fascinating secrets he discovers during his access all areas visit.

As the cast look back over six years of making 5’s most popular drama series, Graeme enjoys becoming one of the family and appreciating all the detail that goes into the making of one of his favourite shows. This joyful festive treat is the perfect way to find out how the All Creatures magic is really made.

Graeme Hall, host of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly said:  “I’ve been a massive fan of Channel 5’s hit show All Creatures Great and Small for donkey’s years, so I was delighted – honoured – to be asked to make a cameo appearance on the show (scary acting debut!) and to take a TV crew along for the ride, behind the scenes. Join me and the cast of the show at the studio and in real-life Darrowby for a fascinating access-all-areas journey of discovery. Christmas in June…? Surely not… "

Further TX details for the Christmas Special and All Creatures Great and Small: Behind The Magic will be announced in due course.