BBC's Call the Midwife is treating its loyal viewers to an extra special festive treat this year with a two-part Christmas Special.

Since its start in 2012, the Poplar-based show has had a Christmas special that often pulls the heartstrings of its viewers with a touching storyline.

Call the Midwife was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife in the East End of London during the 1950s but has since become a massive hit for the BBC and has even been renewed to run until at least 2026.

For the first time, the BBC show is airing a two-part Christmas Special, airing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Ahead of the Call the Midwife Christmas Special, we have all the information on how you can watch the feature-length special, the full cast list and what you can expect.

Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2024 cast list

Many popular characters are returning for the Christmas episode with Helen George returning as Nurse Trixie, Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne and Stephen McGann as Dr Partick Turner.

  • Judy Parfitt: Sister Monica Joan
  • Jenny Agutter: Sister Julienne
  • Laura Main: Shelagh Turner
  • Helen George: Trixie Aylward
  • Cliff Parisi: Fred Buckle
  • Stephen McGann: Dr Turner
  • Linda Bassett: Nurse Crane
  • Megan Cusack: Nancy Corrigan
  • Annabelle Apsion: Violet Buckle
  • Georgie Glen: Miss Higgins
  • Zephryn Taitte: Cyril Robinson
  • Rebecca Gethings: Sister Veronica
  • Daniel Laurie: Reggie Jackson
  • Renee Bailey:   Joyce Highland
  • Natalie Quarry: Rosalind Clifford
  • Alice Brown: Angela Turner
  • Francesca Fullilove: Colette Corrigan
  • April Rae Hoang: May Tang
  • Edward Shaw: Teddy Turner

How to watch Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2024

Call the Midwife's two-part Christmas special will air over two days, part one on Christmas Day at 8pm on BBC One.

Part two will air the next day on Boxing Day at 7.30pm on BBC One. 

Viewers can also watch all series of Call the Midwife now on BBC iPlayer.

What to expect in the Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2024

This year, the Christmas special will see the midwives busy delivering babies while Poplar welcomes a funfair.

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However, the region faces challenges with influenza and the Hong Kong flu spreading along with escaped prisoners.

Poplar is also getting ready for a carol concert but many struggle to focus with a recent rise in break-ins.

The Turner children are taking part in a Blue Peter Christmas appeal while Trixie gets a surprise visit from her brother Geoffrey.