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Call the Midwife Sets Two-Part Christmas Special as Timothy Turner Returns

The BBC says Max Macmillan is back on set for the festive episodes, which are scheduled for 8:15pm on December 25 and 8:30pm on December 26.

Overview

  • The holiday specials will air on BBC One and iPlayer on Christmas Day and Boxing Day at 8:15pm and 8:30pm respectively.
  • An official Instagram post confirms Max Macmillan is "back on set" as Timothy Turner and will "play his full part" in the seasonal story.
  • Set in 1971, the two-parter features a Hong Kong Branch House collapse that leads Nonnatus House to mount a rescue effort.
  • Dr Patrick Turner and Shelagh travel with the team as they try to locate Esther Tang, the birth mother of their adopted daughter May.
  • Viewers welcomed the announcement with enthusiastic messages on social media expressing excitement for the character’s return.