Overview

• Creator Heidi Thomas and key cast tease that the 2025 festive episodes push into completely new territory, blending 1970s nostalgia with wider cultural celebrations.
• One special includes a Hong Kong dimension, with parts already filmed there, and promises “snow and sweat” alongside moments of humor and high-stakes drama.
• Stephen McGann says there is “so much change” coming and that the latest script had the ensemble “reeling,” while assuring it still feels like classic Call the Midwife.
• Beyond the Christmas installments, Series 15 is underway, a WWII prequel set during the Blitz is in development with younger versions of familiar characters, and a 1972-set film overseas is reported.
• The BBC reiterates that the franchise will continue, confirming two specials, a new series, a prequel and a film, with a sixteenth series expected in due course.