Where is the real Rosie Herriot from All Creatures Great and Small now?

All Creatures Great and Small series 6 has returned to Channel 5 with episode one set in May 1945, as victory in Europe is announced, with some of the stars opening up about their filming experiences.

Helen Herriot (portrayed by Rachel Shenton) is spending quality time with her youngsters Jimmy (Thomas Riches) and Rosie (Arlie and Autumn Doyle) whilst facing major upheavals at Heston Grange.

The programme draws inspiration from the actual experiences of Yorkshire veterinarian Alf Wight, who adopted the pseudonym James Herriot for his beloved literary works.

The genuine Alf Wight indeed had a son named Jimmy and a daughter called Rosie (whose complete name was Rosemary), and the actual Rosie Page expressed being "very excited" regarding the Channel 5 interpretation of her father's novels.

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Discussing the programme with her brother Jimmy, she commented: "We would encourage viewers not to regard it as in competition with the original, but to see it for what it is – thoroughly enjoyable family entertainment, sitting comfortably and respectfully alongside the fantastic old series."

"It is different from the original, but very professionally done, with wonderful acting and lovely Dales scenery. We think it is a very worthy addition to the Herriot portfolio."

Rosie, who works as a physician, also revealed to PBS details about her parents' existence and how she and Jimmy would accompany their father during his veterinary visits.

She explained: "We both went around with him from a very young age, before we could read, but we knew we were a big help. We opened gates for him.

"In those days there were little farms with about eight gates between them. And it was a great help to have someone get out, open it, rather than having to stop and get out.

"You can picture it, probably. But we also knew which were the common drugs dad used. And he could say to one of us, 'Just, can you fetch me the penicillin and a syringe?' And we knew which one to bring and were genuinely helpful."

She confessed her father didn't encourage her to become a vet, mainly because in those days vets were predominantly men.

"I don't think dad wanted his little girl lying in cow byres in the middle of the night, flat on her face.

"He kept saying, 'No, you'd rather be a doctor, wouldn't you?' And I have to say, I don't regret it. I was happy being a doctor."

Rosie went on to become an official patron of Herriot Hospice Homecare, providing home-based hospice care and other services across North Yorkshire.

As of 2015, she resided in Thirlby near Thirsk and had volunteered for the charity for many years.

To this day, she continues to entertain guests with tales about her dad and in 2024 hosted a talk at the Bedale Community Library and 'An Evening with Rosie Page' at Leyburn Arts and Community Centre.

All Creatures Great and Small season 6 airs on Channel 5 from September 25 at 9pm