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Call The Midwife is a global favourite with UK viewers enjoying the series on BBC One. Filming has been taking place for the next series of the popular TV show. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about when it returns.

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When will Call the Midwife return?

Call The Midwife season 11 included some emotional moments, most notably the train crash in the season finale.

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The fates of many fan-favourite characters were up in the air as the tragedy took place in Poplar.

Thankfully Dr Turner (played by Stephen McGann) and Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) were recovering well by the end.

Their recoveries should continue in the next new episode, and fans are also hoping to find out more about Trixie Franklin's (Helen George) whereabouts.

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All of these answers should come to light before the year is out.

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Call The Midwife: The Christmas special should air on Christmas Day (Image: BBC)

Call The Midwife: Jenny Agutter plays Sister Julienne (Image: BBC)

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The series is set to return on December 25 for the Christmas special.

The special episode has aired on the same day every year, so this is unlikely to change any time soon.

Filming for season 12 has also been taking place, with the new episodes expected to air in January. 

Heidi Thomas told Radio Times: "In the very first episode of the new series, which will probably come out in January if it follows the usual pattern, I realised the timing of that episode coincided exactly with Enoch Powell’s Rivers of Blood speech which made a huge difference, and not a very positive difference to race relations in Great Britain.

"It was a big turning point for our society and the way we spoke of and behaved towards people who had come here from other countries, so that was something we felt we had to tackle.”

Trixie actress Helen George said Christmas will be "lovely" for her character.

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Call The Midwife: Timothy Turner stepped in after the train crash (Image: BBC)

She said: "Christmas is lovely for Trixie, there's some lovely stuff going on.

"Heidi [Thomas, series creator] just writes so well for the character.

"And there's always a surprise – every series I go, 'Oh my God, you're kidding me, that's going to happen to Trixie?'

"So I think that's what keeps the character kind of stretched."

She told Radio Times: "It's lovely being able to sort of push her to extremities all the time."

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There's still a while to wait, with six months to go until the next episode.

Although fans have been keeping up to date with the series via the stars' social media accounts.

Stephen McGann shared a behind-the-scenes snap from the set of season 12 on Twitter.

He said: "Behind the scenes on #CallTheMidwife Series 12: Hello sunshine!"

On June 22 the official Facebook account for the series shared a detailed update.

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It said: "Hello all! Well, what beautiful weather we've been having!

"Our cast and crew have been basking in some unexpectedly fine days of filming for Series 12 - very welcome!

"As you know, we regularly feature the changing seasons each year by marking the traditional festivals in our drama. Christmas, Easter, Summer fetes, Autumn fireworks - each one marks another page in the story of our characters through time.

"This year is no different - and this week has featured a rather lavish outdoor event at Nonnatus House.

"So imagine how pleased we all were to be greeted by hot sunshine instead of rain!!

"Like most stalwart Brits, we keep going, whatever the weather - but we admit that being a little hot under the collar is far better for filming than feeling soggy and washed-out!"

Call The Midwife is expected to return to BBC One on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022.

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