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Call the Midwife Readies Two-Part Christmas Special With Hong Kong Mercy Mission

Creator Heidi Thomas reaffirms her loyalty to the BBC over lucrative streamer offers.

Overview

  • The BBC is expected to split the festive episodes across Christmas Day and Boxing Day, though official broadcast times have not been announced.
  • A collapsed mission house in Hong Kong sets off an emergency trip by Nonnatus House, with peril from criminal elements woven into the storyline.
  • Back in Poplar, new cases include Sister Catherine’s work with an Irish Traveller family and a poignant visit that prompts Cyril to host a Festival of Lights.
  • Cast and producers say location filming in Hong Kong was briefly halted by a force 10 typhoon, but the shoot finished as planned.
  • Production has wrapped on Series 15, which is slated to air in 2026, with further projects in the pipeline including a prequel, a film and another season.