The festive season simply does not feel right without the Call the Midwife Christmas special taking pride of place on the TV schedule, and this year is no exception.
In even better news, a tradition started by the show last Christmas is set to continue this year, and there will be not one, but two special editions of the beloved show to look forward to.
Both will be an hour long, and the first will air at 8:15pm on Christmas Day and the second will follow on Boxing Day at 8:30pm.
Although Jenny Agutter (Sister Julienne) has hinted at some "troubling" times for our Poplar favourites this Christmas, you can still expect an excellent dose of nostalgia and some magical, festive happiness.
The Order's branch House in Kowloon has collapsed, leaving multiple fatalities. Sister Julienne heads up an emergency rescue mission to help survivors.
For those left behind in Poplar, Sister Catherine (Molly Vevers) cares for expectant mothers living in an Irish Travellers camp. She also cares for a lady called Queenie, whose backstory could bring a few tears to viewers' eyes.
As always, the Call The Midwife Christmas specials will be unmissable. If you're worried you might miss some of the nostalgic festive action, there's no need to be - here's how to watch the show from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the Call the Midwife Christmas special 2025 in the UK
If you're in the UK, it's very simple to watch the Call The Midwife Christmas specials, as they're free to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Providing you have a TV licence, you can watch the first episode when it airs on Christmas Day at 8.15pm, and part two when it airs on Boxing Day at 8.30pm.
If you miss either episode, they'll be made available for catch-up on BBC iPlayer on demand shortly after broadcast.
BBC iPlayer is free to use, and all you need is an email address, UK postcode and TV licence to sign up for a BBC iPlayer account. If you want to re-familiarise yourself with Call The Midwife storylines from days gone by, all 14 seasons and every Christmas special are currently available to watch for free on iPlayer on demand.
How to watch the Call the Midwife Christmas special 2025 from anywhere in the world
If you’re going to be away from your usual TV set-up when the Call The Midwife Christmas special episodes air but don't want to wait a single moment to see the Hong Kong rescue mission and how Christmas is celebrated for those left in Poplar, there's no need to worry.
You can still enjoy both of the magical episodes on offer, with the use of a Virtual Private Network - a VPN.
A VPN allows you to change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to the show, even if you're not there.
Our sister site, TechRadar, has tested all of the major VPN services and they rate Nord to be the absolute best.
They say, "It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services, and ranks among the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, and PlayStation. So for a one-stop-shop, you can’t go wrong with Nord."
If you've never installed a VPN before, don't worry, it's quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:
- Download and install the VPN following NordVPN's easy-to-follow instructions.
- Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the UK.
- With your VPN installed and server location set to UK, you can now watch the Call The Midwife Christmas specials on BBC iPlayer.
Natalie Quarry who plays Rosalind Clifford in the beloved series, has spoken about what Christmas in Poplar might look like for her character.
"You get to see Rosalind let her hair down a bit, which she doesn't do that much," she says, adding, "because she's a well-behaved midwife. It’s nice to see the characters play around in that different space without the nuns present."
The last season of the show hinted at blossoming romance between Rosalind and Cyril, and fans are hoping this could really develop over the festive period.
Zephryn Taitte who takes the role of Cyril, might just have given fans the intel they need about the couple's relationship.
When asked about Cyril's story in the Christmas special, the actor said, "Cyril reflects on his life and the future, especially with himself and Rosalind."
It reminds Cyril of the important things in life and who you spend time with. It’s a lovely Christmas story."
