From Siegfried Farnon's tweeds to Helen Alderson's peacock blue silk satin party gown, the new series of All Creatures Great and Small has been treating viewers to some super-stylish vintage looks, thanks to costume designer Ros Little, who sourced many of the outfits from period costume companies. These are our favourite styles from the hit TV drama series - which runs on Channel 5 at 9pm on Tuesdays - so far.
. Authentically dressed, the five lead characters in All Creatures Great and Small
The five lead characters in All Creatures Great and Small. All photographs courtesy of Playground Television (UK) Photo: Playground Television (UK)
. Helen's first appearance
A vision in country green, farmer's daughter Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) wears corduroy trousers for her first appearance. Photo: Playground Television (UK)
. Mrs Hall's cardigan
“Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) is a woman on her own," says Ros Little, costume designer. "The cardigan, it’s darned and a little bit frayed, but it’s a practical garment she puts on every day." Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)
. Siegfried's brown tweeds
“Siegfried (Samuel West) is a very strong character. He’ll wear a lovely maroon waistcoat and a flamboyant tie and always has a brightly coloured handkerchief. A little bit dapper without being impractical.” - Ros Little Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)
5. Tristan's Fair Isle jumper
Tristan (Callum Woodhouse) often wears a natty sleeveless Fair Isle sweater. Ros Little says: “Fair Isle knitting was very fashionable at the time and Tristan is a dandy". Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)
6. James the Yorkshire vet
James gradually moves into a more tweed and corduroy trousers look, which was what many farmers wore in the 1930s, practical and washable. Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)
7. Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki-Woo
Dame Diana Rigg sadly died two days after the second episode, featuring her famous house party, aired. Ros Little created her wonderful grande dame wardrobe. Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)
8. Helen's dungarees
Helen Alderson (Rachel Shenton) often wears dungarees for her farm duties. Women started to wear trousers in the ’20s. "This is a strong woman in a man’s world, holding her own.” - Ros Little Photo: Photographs courtsey of Playground Television (UK)