For the first time in its history, Call the Midwife fans have a two-part Christmas special to look forward to ahead of new episodes in the New Year. Rather than the traditional 90-minute instalment, the BBC has confirmed that there will be two 60-minute episodes, which will also include a Christmas cliffhanger. "Who doesn't love finding an extra, unexpected present underneath the Christmas tree?" said creator and writer Heidi Thomas OBE.
"When I was asked to write a two-part Christmas special for 2024, I couldn't resist!" Executive producer Dame Pippa Harris added: "For the first time, viewers can luxuriate in a two-part festive treat this Christmas. Heidi has created a spellbinding special which I know will delight our loyal fans." Director of BBC Drama Lindsay Salt hailed Call the Midwife as "one of UK television's most popular festive traditions".
Read more: Call the Midwife gives update on season 14 with behind-the-scenes pic Call the Midwife stars tease "tears and laughter" in 2024 Christmas special She continued: "And this year we wanted to go even better, with Call the Midwife's biggest Christmas ever! "Heidi and the team have lined up an absolute treat, with two irresistible episodes packed full of everything fans will love about this very special series at Christmas time." All of the "well-loved characters" will be back for the two-parter, which picks up in Christmas 1969. The midwives are "all busy delivering babies and doing the job they are most dedicated and comm.
