Rachel Shenton looks jovial as she films scenes for All Creatures Great And Small reboot

She’s starring in the reboot of the much-loved series All Creatures Great And Small.

And Rachel Shenton looked thrilled to be on location on Thursday in North Yorkshire, as she shot scenes for the six-part Channel 5 remake.

The Oscar-winner – who this time last year announced she had quietly married her former Hollyoaks co-star Chris Overton – sheltered under an umbrella between takes on location in the rural village. 

The 31-year-old wrapped up against the Autumn chill in costume – which featured a pale green windbreaker and black trousers.

She wore her brunette locks styled in bouncy waves and her make-up was kept basic for the countryside scenes, taking place in Grassington Square near Skipton.

She took to Instagram last month to announce her casting in the series, which she was over the moon about.

Alongside a snap of a TV clapper board, she wrote: ‘So excited that I can finally say I’m working on ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL for @masterpiecepbs… I’m also excited that I can now freely spam your feed with pictures of various farm animals #dreamjob #imallabouttheanimals #1937 #yorkshire’

Taking shelter: The Oscar-winner stood under an umbrella between takes on location in the rural village

New role: Rachel plays Helen in the rebooted series

Taking the air: The 31-year-old wrapped up against the Autumn chill in costume

Excited: She took to Instagram last month to announce her casting in the series, which she was over the moon about

Rachel plays Helen in the rebooted series, and stars alongside Callum Woodhouse as Tristan.

The original All Creatures Great And Small ran from 1978-1990 and was based on vet and author James Herriot’s memoirs.

It was announced this year that Channel 5 would be remaking it into a six-part series and will air in 2020 to mark the 50th anniversary of Herriot’s books, with a festive special at Christmastime.

A co-production with the American broadcaster PBS, The Channel 5 remake is set in 1937.

Sage advice: Rachel was seen wearing a pale green windbreaker and black trousers as she chatted to a co-star

Rural: The countryside scenes were taking place in Grassington Square near Skipton

Also cast: Rachel stars alongside Callum Woodhouse as Tristan

The old days: Actors Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy are pictured on set in 1979

Original: Pictured L-R are Rebecca Smith, Christopher Timothy, the late Lynda Bellingham and Oliver Wilson, seen in January 1988

Beloved: The final season was shot in 1990 in Grinton, North Yorkshire [pictured L-R Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Penny the dog and Peter Davison]

Cast and crew: The actors donned typical attire for the 1930s setting

Sebastian Cardwell, the digital channel controller at Channel 5, said: ‘James Herriot has a special place in the heart of the public and the commission of this iconic drama series’

Reboot: A co-production with the American broadcaster PBS, The Channel 5 remake is set in 1937

Sebastian Cardwell, the digital channel controller at Channel 5, said: ‘James Herriot has a special place in the heart of the public and the commission of this iconic drama series, against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, is set to bring joy to a new army of TV viewers.

‘The original books affectionately captured a unique slice of British life. In challenging times we hope the charming and heartwarming stories of community and compassion will resonate with new audiences.’ 

One year on: This time last year Rachel announced she had quietly married her former Hollyoaks co-star Chris Overton