Call the Midwife Returns with a Bang This Christmas!
Since 2012, Call the Midwife has been the heartwarming staple of Christmas TV. Based on Jennifer Worth’s 1950s East End midwifery memoirs, this BBC hit has captivated viewers — spawning a blockbuster movie and even a prequel series.
This festive season, the BBC is rolling out a thrilling two-part special airing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Here’s everything you need to know about the cast, how to watch, and what’s coming your way.
All Your Favourite Faces Join the 2025 Christmas Special
The iconic Nonnatus team is back! Helen George returns as Nurse Trixie, Jenny Agutter reprises Sister Julienne, and Stephen McGann is back as Dr Patrick Turner.
- Sister Julienne: Jenny Agutter
- Nurse Trixie Aylward: Helen George
- Dr Patrick Turner: Stephen McGann
- Nurse Phyllis Crane: Linda Bassett
- Sister Monica Joan: Judy Parfitt
- Nurse Shelagh Turner: Laura Main
- Fred Buckle: Cliff Parisi
- Violet Buckle: Annabelle Apsion
- Cyril Robinson: Zephryn Taitte
- Miss Millicent Higgins: Georgie Glen
- Sister Veronica: Rebecca Gethings
- Reggie Jackson: Daniel Laurie
- And the legendary voice of mature Jennifer Worth by Dame Vanessa Redgrave.
When and Where to Watch the Xmas Special
Don’t miss out! Catch the two-part special on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Part one airs on Christmas Day at 8.15pm, followed by part two on Boxing Day at 8.30pm.
If you need a refresher, all previous Call the Midwife seasons are streaming NOW on BBC iPlayer — the perfect binge before the big festive event!
What to Expect in the 2025 Festive Episodes
The drama unfolds on two fronts: the chilly streets of Poplar and the sunny shores of Hong Kong. Senior Nonnatus nurses jet off on a daring mercy mission to East Asia, leaving the young bloods to hold the fort back home.
Sister Julienne wrestles with her resistance to change and finds fresh hope for the Order’s future. Across continents, love blossoms and new beginnings spark — with all the emotional highs and festive warmth that fans crave every Christmas.
