Yahoo News All Creatures Great and Small's Helen suspects James is 'hiding something' in series 5
The wait for the return of All Creatures Great and Small is almost over as the fifth series is set to launch on Channel 5 this month.
Viewers were left reaching for their handkerchiefs following a poignant finale in February, which showcased James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) and his spouse Helen (Rachel Shenton) as they greeted their newborn child.
Although celebrations were short lived as the family were separated by James resuming his duties at RAF Abingdon.
A teaser from the first episode shared on Channel 5's Twitter shows James and his wife Helen having a discussion about his work in the army, reports the Express.
She voices her astonishment that James has been assigned to digging trenches notwithstanding his capabilities as a vet, as she highlights that he holds a reserved occupation.
She remarks with concern: "They're not going to let you fly?"
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James retorts, emphasising his role as an airman, she replies: "Yes, I know but you're supposed to be a pilot. If they're not going to let you do that anymore can't they just send you home?"
While James admits it isn't as straightforward as Helen believes, he asserts his commitment.
He replied: "I owe it to these men, I can't just walk away, not now."
There appears to be more than meets the eye, as sensed by Helen from James's quick change.
She asks: "James, is there something you're not telling me?"
Not wanting to anwer, he quickly decides to end the call telling his wife to give their son a kiss from him.
As they both end the call, with James looking off into the distance, it's clear he's hiding something from her.
A synopsis for the first episode reads: "James and his RAF crew are gearing up for an important training flight. James reassures a young crewmate, Banerjee, that it's natural to feel nervous.But as they're about to embark on their flight, James is unexpectedly grounded.
"James is assessed by the Medical Officer who delivers some unexpected and disheartening news. Helen, filled with worry, is puzzled by James' refusal to return home, as he doesn't want to disappoint his team."
Elsewhere in the episode people will see Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) and Helen go to a community meeting about the local war effort.
Meanwhile, Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) start to feel the pressure to keep the surgery running smoothly while both James and his brother Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse) are away.
All Creatures Great and Small continues Thursday's on Channel 5 from 9pm.
