‘All Creatures Great & Small’: A Deep Dive Into Rachel Shenton’s Family

Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton attend the European Premiere of 'Mary Poppins Returns' at Royal Albert Hall on December 12, 2018 in London, England.
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The beloved series All Creatures Great and Small is back for Season 6 on PBS, and that means Rachel Shenton is on our screens again as the lovely Helen Herriot. The long-running show has already been renewed for Seasons 7 and 8, so you can rest assured Helen’s journey is far from over.

While filming All Creatures Great and Small Season 6, Shenton had some major life developments. The 38-year-old actress welcomed her first child in 2025. Learn more about Shenton’s husband, their baby, and how she navigated All Creatures Great and Small while pregnant.