All Creatures Great and Small: Anna Madeley arrives on set for season 4 in Yorkshire

Filming for All Creatures Great And Small season four has begun.

And Anna Madeley wore a burgundy jacket with pinstriped skirt as she got back into character as the matriarch of Skeldale House, Mrs Hall. 

Arriving on set in Yorkshire, the actress, 46, had her brunette hair styled into a vintage updo and sported a subtle makeup look. 

She was joined in the village by other actors, dressed in period attire, who were seen waving to a boy as he rode past on a bicycle. 

Elsewhere, a man was seen on a horse with bags of sand piled up high on a cart. 

Coming soon: She was joined in the village by other actors, dressed in period attire, who were seen waving to a boy as he rode past on a bicycle

Set during World War II, the show is based on the memoirs of vet Alf Wight – written under the pen name James Herriot.

The period drama follows the life of veterinarian James, who has moved to the Yorkshire village of Darrowby in 1930s England.

The North Yorkshire town of Grassington is used as a filming location, standing in for the fictional market town of Darrowby in the show. 

Rachel and her family’s farm is located in the small village of Airton, which is a half-hour’s drive from Grassington. 

In season three, Helen Alderson tied the knot with her on-screen husband James Herriot (played by actor Nicholas Ralph).

Last year, All Creatures Great And Small was renewed for a third and fourth series.

On the double series order, Sebastian Cardwell, Channel 5 said: ‘It is clear that our viewers adore James Herriot’s adventures in Darrowby and so do we at Channel 5.

‘I am looking forward to us all being reunited with the Skeldale House family when series three arrives on our screens this year.’ 

Back in time: Elsewhere, a man was seen on a horse with bags of sand piled up high on a cart as they filmed scenes for the drama 

Executive Producer Louise Pedersen, CEO of All3Media International, commented: ‘All Creatures Great and Small has proven to be a perfect tonic for audiences around the world seeking a top quality production with a warm and positive view of the world.

‘We are pleased to be able to offer these further series to build the brand globally.’ 

On the announcement of a third and fourth series, Jim Wight and Rosie Page, Alf Wight’s children said: ‘For many years the books of James Herriot have provided a source of comfort to tens of thousands of people worldwide at difficult times in their lives.

‘With this recent adaptation of his books, a new generation has been introduced to the joys of the Herriot stories.

‘We are delighted that there are to be at least two more series of All Creatures Great and Small, and we are especially pleased that the same excellent actors and producers are to be involved.’ 

Never out of print, the books have become a global cultural phenomenon with devoted fans around the world.

With a sharp focus on the importance of community, James’ world and spirit is a very much needed antidote to the challenges of our modern times, transporting viewers to a gentle past, populated with wonderfully observed characters.

All Creatures Great And Small will return to Channel 5 in the UK and PBS’ Masterpiece streaming service in the US soon.