When Will Call The Midwife Return? | TV & Radio - Daily Express

Call the Midwife: Rhoda goes to see Dr Turner in 2017

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.

• Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up: Celebrity contestants confirmed
• BBC Breakfast viewers slam 'painful’ London taxi driver interview

When will Call the Midwife return?

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

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

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.

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

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

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE: Call the Midwife writer Heidi Thomas admits to 'shake things up'

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

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

• Call The Midwife bosses spark fan frenzy with season 12 update

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.

READ MORE: Call The Midwife's Cliff Parisi feels 'very lucky' over new scripts

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."

DON'T MISS... Sue Barker sends public support to Boris Becker [INSIGHT] Call the Midwife season 12: Dr Turner star teases big change [INTERVIEW] Call the Midwife’s Dr Turner star opens up about biggest complaint [INSIGHT] 

Call The Midwife: Trixie and Matthew are in a relationship (Image: BBC)

• Call the Midwife’s Dr Turner star on finding wife in tears

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.

READ MORE: Call the Midwife boss on rejection of BBC series

Review, gossip and upcoming show releases plus selected offers and competition Subscribe Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Get More of Our News on Google

Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.

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.

Call The Midwife BBC Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Comments Most Read Most Commented GB News host snaps as Labour minister makes brutal claim in fiery clash Death in Paradise star leaves Sunday Brunch hosts stunned with 'psychopathic' hobby Melania Trump doc savaged in brutal reviews with awful 11% Rotten Tomatoes score Meghan Markle skewered on Sky News as host issues blistering four-word verdict ‘Greatest fantasy series of all time' is finally heading to screens BBC Breakfast host announces show exit live on air days after co-star quits GB News issues bombshell Angela Rayner update - and it’s bad news for Starmer ‘Mesmerising' mystery thriller perfect for Lost fans returning for new season Call the Midwife's Vanessa Redgrave's age, family and daughter's tragic death Tamzin Outhwaite says 'I won't do it again' as she makes candid love life confession 3 huge Corrie spoilers - Roy Cropper attacked and Jodie Ramsay mystery deepens Real reason Jane McDonald quit ITV's Loose Women after a decade ‘The best British show ever produced’ stars former Top Gear presenter and has 97% rating 10 most chilling British TV adverts that will haunt us forever ‘Heart-wrenching’ crime drama with horrifying true story free to watch Most unexpected Jane Austen adaptations – from zombie flick to rom-com twist Piers Morgan breaks silence on furious fall out with long-time pal Donald Trump 'Masterpiece' Netflix true crime series is 'the best ever made' - 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Monty Python fans can visit iconic Holy Grail castle – and it costs less than £10 ‘Oscar-worthy’ film that left fans across the world broken is ‘absolutely worth the watch’ Huge TV series cut from Netflix as fans slam latest season as 'boring' Seven chilling crime dramas based on true stories including 'five-star masterpiece' ‘Masterpiece’ Tom Cruise war film based on best-selling book now streaming on Amazon Prime Antique vase rejected by BBC experts sells for whopping £53million The 1% Club viewers fume as ITV final question branded 'dodgy' Masked Singer star Can of Worms' identity 'exposed' as boyband icon The Masked Singer Red Panda's identity finally revealed as TV legend Doctor Who icon Alex Kingston 'unconvinced' by Billie Piper as Time Lord 'I don't buy it' BBC Gladiators fans fume 'too far' as they issue complaint about latest episode Who does Francesca end up with in the Bridgerton books? Latest videos Trump's major speech change linked to brain damage in fresh health fears Yorkshire puddings will never collapse if you do one thing before putting them in oven Virgin Media issues urgent countdown, act now or miss out on 'lowest ever' prices Sky confirms ‘big’ update to your TV is coming this month Rachel Reeves' obsession spells DOOM for UK free market, expert warns

Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated

Keep me updated No thanks