Everything we know about Call the Midwife's 2024 Christmas special

If there is one thing guaranteed this Christmas – apart from presents and good cheer – it is the broadcast of a new BBC “Call the Midwife” special.

The drama has long been a staple of the holiday season, with new episodes appearing on the channel each year to mark a new chapter in the lives of the medical professionals. Fans of the show will be happy to hear that 2024 is no exception, and new details about the Christmas special have emerged that will increase their anticipation.

Here's everything we know so far about the 2024 Christmas special of Call the Midwife.

Who plays the main role in the Christmas special “Call the Midwife 2024”?

Filming for the 2024 Christmas special has already been completed and the cast and crew are well underway with filming for season 14, which wrapped in April.

The BBC's official social media account for the series has revealed some of the cast members who will appear in the special, including Laura Main, Stephen McGann, April Rae Hoang, Edward Shaw and Alice Brown. Other cast members who will return include Francesca Fullilove, Megan Cusack, Renee Bailey, Christopher Harper, Sarah Esdaile, Georgie Glen and Nathalie Quarry.

Additionally, it was announced that child actress Myla Park has joined the cast for the Christmas special, although her character name has not yet been revealed. Park was photographed on the set of the episode alongside Hoang, Brown and Shaw.

When will the Christmas special “Call the Midwife 2024” air on the BBC?

The BBC has not yet confirmed when Call the Midwife will return for its 2024 Christmas special, but the show has so far mostly aired on Christmas Day on BBC One. It's very likely that the series will keep that slot, especially because it has always done well for the BBC.

An official release date and time for the special will be announced in due course.

What is the Christmas special “Call the Midwife 2024” about?

The plot of the Christmas special of Call the Midwife has not yet been announced, but some details have been shared on the show's social media account.

The special broadcast takes place at Christmas 1969 and is therefore the last time in the sixties, because the upcoming 14th season takes the story into the seventies.

As is typical of Call the Midwife's festive specials, the episode is set over the Christmas period, and another behind-the-scenes photo shows Millicent (Glen) preparing a huge batch of sprouts for a meal that will feature in the episode. Another set photo reveals that several characters will visit a funfair in Poplar.

Another behind-the-scenes photo revealed that the special will see Dr. Turner (McGann) and the midwives care for a baby who comes to Nonnatus House with “very specific medical issues.” Although the details are being kept under wraps, it seems the team have a lot of work ahead of them.

Is there a trailer for the Christmas special “Call the Midwife 2024”?

The BBC has not yet released a trailer for the Call the Midwife 2024 Christmas special, but it is likely that a preview will be released closer to the release, so fans can expect a trailer in either November or December.

Call the Midwife returns with a Christmas special on BBC One in 2024, with season 14 being released in 2025.