Call the Midwife Christmas special: Who stars in the BBC festive episodes?

Dec 25, 2024 15:15

Call the Midwife 2024 Christmas Special: Official trailer

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Call the Midwife.

For the first time in its history, Call the Midwife's Christmas special will be a double feature.

The beloved BBC series is set to return for its 14th season next year but before that, fans can look forward to a festive treat at Nonnatus House.

This year, viewers will be treated to not one but two Christmas episodes, scheduled for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, instead of the usual 90-minute special.

As anticipation builds for the return of Call the Midwife, here's a rundown of who will be gracing our screens for the holiday episodes.

Call the Midwife Christmas special castTrixie Aylward - Helen George

Season 13 left us hanging as Trixie Aylward announced her plans to relocate to New York with her husband but will she really bid farewell to Poplar?

In the Christmas special, Trixie, brought to life by Helen George, will make a "fleeting visit" to Nonnatus House.

Beyond the show, George showcased her dancing skills in the 2015 series of Strictly Come Dancing, finishing sixth with partner Aljaz Skorjanec.

Call the Midwife Christmas special cast in full including guest stars (Image: BBC)

Call the Midwife: Shelagh Turner is played by actress Laura Main. (Image: BBC)

Call the Midwife: Fred Buckle is played by actor Cliff Parisi. (Image: BBC) Shelagh Turner - Laura Main

Laura Main's character, former nun-turned-nurse Shelagh Turner, will have her hands full in the second Christmas episode as she "helps a family battle against appalling poverty".

Fred Buckle - Cliff Parisi

The Call the Midwife trailer features Fred Buckle, played by Cliff Parisi, donning a Santa Claus outfit as he brings cheer to sick children in hospital.

Before his stint on the 1960s-themed series, actor Cliff Parisi was renowned for his role as Minty in the legendary BBC soap EastEnders.

Joyce Highland - Renee Bailey

Renee Bailey, who has appeared in several shorts and shows like Rebel Cheer Squad and Mood, will reprise her role as the newly qualified nurse and Season 13 newcomer, Joyce Highland.

Nancy Corrigan - Megan Cusack

According to the BBC synopsis, "Romance is on the cards" for Nancy Corrigan, as she is spotted getting cosy with a man named Roger. Could this be the beginning of a new love story for Nancy as Christmas approaches?

Miss Higgins - Georgie Glen

Georgie Glen, known for her roles as history teacher Audrey McFall in BBC's Waterloo Road, Ridley, Damned and Netflix's Behind Her Eyes, will return as Miss Higgins, who is expecting her grandson Harry for Christmas.

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Call the Midwife: Nancy Corrigan is played by actress Megan Cusack. (Image: BBC)

Call the Midwife: Reggie Jackson is played by actor Daniel Laurie. (Image: BBC) Reggie Jackson - Daniel Laurie

The Buckles are gearing up for Reggie's return in the forthcoming episodes, but sadly, the festivities will be "thrown into turmoil".

Before joining Call the Midwife, actor Daniel Laurie had roles in Finding Alice, Stella, Vera and the TV movie The Dark Tower.

Sister Monica Joan - Judy Parfitt

The heartwarming period drama Call the Midwife wouldn't be complete without Sister Monica Joan, a character that has been part of the show since its inception, played by actress Judy Parfitt.

Other cast members include:

Sister Veronica - Rebecca Gethings

Sister Julienne is portrayed by Jenny Agutter

Cyril Robinson is played by Zephryn Taitte

Rosalind Clifford - Natalie Quarry

Angela Turner - Alice Brown

May Tang - April Rae Hoang

Call the Midwife's Christmas special airs on Christmas Day at 8pm, followed by another episode on Boxing Day at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.