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Entertainment

Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2026: BBC One Air Time, Storyline & Streaming

IPTV VIP UK Service editorial teamPublished 9 September 20265 min read

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Call the Midwife vintage snowy winter Christmas scene

The short answer

The Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2026 broadcasts on BBC One at 8:00pm or 8:15pm GMT on Christmas Day (December 25th). The 90-minute festive special acts as the emotional bridge to Season 16, streaming in 1080p and 4K on BBC iPlayer and globally on IPTV UK.

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For more than a decade, Call the Midwife has captured the hearts of millions of UK families on Christmas evening. The gentle, heartwarming tales of the Nonnatus House nuns and midwives provide the perfect antidote to high-stress holiday festivities.

The 2026 festive special takes viewers deeper into the social changes of 1960s Poplar, delivering emotional storytelling backed by festive carol arrangements.

Key takeaways

Airs Christmas Day (December 25) at 8:00pm on BBC One.
Feature-length 90-minute special set in the snowy mid-1960s East End of London.
Direct narrative prequel setting up Season 16 airing in January 2027.
Available on BBC iPlayer catch-up immediately following live transmission.

Nonnatus House Festive Storyline and Cast Announcements

Written by series creator Heidi Thomas, the 2026 Christmas episode focuses on a seasonal health crisis in the East End docklands, a community nativity celebration, and heartfelt personal milestones for Sister Monica Joan and Nurse Trixie.

How to Stream Call the Midwife in High Definition Without Lag

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Frequently asked

What channel is Call the Midwife on?

BBC One HD (Freeview 101, Sky 101, Virgin 101).

When does Call the Midwife Season 16 start?

Following the Christmas special, Season 16 premieres on the first or second Sunday of January 2027 at 8:00pm on BBC One.

Where these figures come from

Neal Street Productions — Call the Midwife festive production release

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