Although 5 is keen to hold back most of the surprises until series seven is launched and each of the six episodes airs weekly (plus a Christmas Special in December), these photos reveal some intriguing insights into some of the storylines - and relationship developments - that will be coming up in the first episode and beyond.
Many fans will be keen to learn what develops between Siegfried (Samuel West) and Dorothy (Maimie McCoy), who were last seen together kissing under the mistletoe at The Drovers, as Mrs Hall got on with the job of securing a turkey with a prize-winning dart.
The new series will consist of six 60-minute episodes plus a Christmas Special. In the UK, the show will return to 5 this September with a date to be announced in due course.
Series 7 was announced as a double series commission with series 8 in November 2025. In the US, MASTERPIECE on PBS will air series 7 from January 17, 2027.
Series 1–6 are available to stream on 5.
Here are the new photos.
1. Siegfried between Dorothy and Mrs Hall
Over for a cuppa: L-R: Maimie McCoy (Dorothy), Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon), Anna Madeley (Mrs Hall) Photo: ©5 Broadcasting Limited / © Pl
2. Charlotte and Tristan are still together
Gaia Wise is back as Charlotte Beauvoir, who is ready to tease Tristan Farnon, played by Callum Woodhouse. Photo: Copyright ©5 Broadcasting Limited / ©Playground Television UK Ltd 2026
3. Dorothy and Siegfried Farnon share a moment
They seem to be inseparable? Maimie McCoy (Dorothy) and Samuel West (Siegfried Farnon) Photo: Copyright ©5 Broadcasting Limited / ©Playground Television UK Ltd 2026
4. The Herriots head for the Sweet Shop in Darrowby
Nicholas Ralph (James Herriot), Rachel Shenton (Helen Herriot), Thomas Riches (Jimmy Herriot), Isabella Ward (Rosie Herriot) head off for Geoff Hatfield's Sweet Shop in Darrowby Photo: Copyright ©5 Broadcasting Limited / ©Playground Television UK Ltd 2026