Holiday Marathon

Catch up with four Holiday Specials from Call the Midwife as we count down the days until the newest Holiday Special premieres Thursday, December 25 at 8pm ET.

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Season 14

Explore recaps, photo galleries and more. Set in 1970, it is the beginning of a new decade in Poplar.

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Catch Up on All the Drama

From dramatic births to emotional goodbyes, check out our gif recaps to catch up with all the twists and turns of Call the Midwife.

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What Real Midwives Think

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Call the Midwife Holiday Special

Holiday Special 2024

It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins.

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Holiday Special 2024

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It’s Christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty Poplar. Yet, the festive spirit at Nonnatus Hou

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Holiday Special 2023

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Two weeks before Christmas, delicate situations cause uncertainty for the midwives. With the upcoming Apollo 8 launch and

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Holiday Special 2022

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With Christmas approaching, the midwives move to their maternity clinic and are delighted when their first patient is a fa

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Holiday Special 2021

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Christmas 1966 promises to be memorable one. The Nonnatus House team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as th

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Our Favorite Scenes from Season 14

First Look: New Midwives, New Decade, New Drama in Season 14

The midwives enter the 1970s, which brings with it new challenges for Nonnatus House. Get a sneak peek in this extended behind-the-scenes look. The cast also previews plotlines for Season 14.

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Dustmen Strike? No Problem!

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Sister Veronica and Sister Monica Joan listen to the radio program featuring Sister Monica Joan’s interview on the dustmen

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Sister Monica Joan is an Expert Florist

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The key to flower arrangements according to Sister Monica Joan? Science and mathematics, of course.

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Sister Veronica and Geoffrey Have a Heart-to-Heart

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Sister Veronica and Geoffrey team up to tackle some cooking, and Sister Veronica even sips a sneaky spoonful of brandy. Ge

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Mrs. Midgely Arrives with a Bun in the Oven

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Bakery owner Bernie Midgely arrives at the maternity ward with pastries, along with "a bun in the oven, just about done!"

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Fred Celebrates Violet

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After spending a day with Mr. Cottered, an old man suffering from loneliness, Fred reflects on just how lucky he is to hav

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Sister Monica Joan’s Flower Arrangement

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Sister Monica Joan, tasked with representing Nonnatus House in her floral arrangement, seeks inspiration from her peers.

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First Look: New Midwives, New Decade, New Drama in Season 14

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The midwives enter the 1970s, which brings with it new challenges for Nonnatus House. Get a sneak peek in this extended be

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Sister Monica Joan Shares Some Wisdom

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Sister Monica Joan invites Sister Catherine to reflect on the religious path she’s chosen. But is the young Sister prepare

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Miss Higgins vs. The Electric Coffee Percolator

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Shelagh purchases an electric coffee percolator for the clinic, much to Miss Higgins' surprise -- and consternation.

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Sister Hilda Can’t Resist a Peep Toe

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Sister Hilda and Sister Julienne help Sister Catherine pick out her outfit for her First Vows ceremony.

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Introducing... Sister Catherine!

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Preparations are in order for the arrival of Sister Catherine, the newest pupil midwife to join the ranks of Nonnatus House.

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Rosalind Admits She Has Feelings for Cyril

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During Poplar's Commonwealth Games, Joyce and Rosalind prepare food at the refreshment stand. Joyce takes the opportunity

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Romance is in the Air for Nancy

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While filling in for Miss Higgins at the medical office, Nancy meets Roger Nobel – a medical salesman and fellow Irishman

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Santa Makes a Special Stop in Poplar

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With the festive season in full swing, the children currently residing in the hospital are gifted a surprise: Santa! Altho

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Reporting Live, From Poplar

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A journalist reporting on the dustmen’s strike is intrigued with Sister Monica Joan’s perspective. She explains that the c

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Trixie Proves a Point

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The day has arrived for Nonnatus House to answer to the Board of Health. Trixie, selected as the sole representative, pres

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Sister Veronica and Mince Pies

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Sister Veronica eagerly waits for the results of the mince pie contests. But she soon discovers not everyone is a winner.

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A Disgruntled Visitor

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When it comes to answering the door, Sister Monica Joan isn’t to be rushed.

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An Exciting Proposal for Nancy

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After their date night out, Roger and Nancy discuss their future together. Despite their differences in religion and the w

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Violet and Fred Discuss the Future

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The council asks Violet to take on a second term as a mayor, but she's not sure if she should. While there’s no denying sh

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Trixie Helps in the Search for Reggie

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With still no lead on where Reggie has gone, Fred returns to the Buckle household where he finds Trixie consoling Violet.

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Fred Helps With Decorations

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When it comes to the Flower Festival, Violet and Mrs. Wallace run a tight ship.

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Sister Catherine Misses Her Family

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While Sister Catherine is happy to become a novice, she can’t help but think of her family. She tells Sister Monica Joan t

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Searching for Certainty

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Sister Catherine reflects on the sacrifices she’s made to pursue a life devoted to her faith. Sister Julienne reminds her

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A Victory for Midwives

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After months of advocating for increased compensation, the Royal College of Nursing’s “Raise the Roof” campaign secures a

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Vending Machines?

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Shelagh learns about a newfangled contraption — the vending machine. Imagine getting anything you want at the touch of a b

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Telling Colette

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Nancy and Roger decide to tell Colette that they’re expecting a baby soon. With Miss Higgins’ assistance, the three adults

About the Show

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

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Meet the Midwives

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Nancy Corrigan

Phyllis Crane

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Sister Monica Joan

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Real Midwives on Call the Midwife

Midwives Andrea Altomaro, Michelle Collins, Katie Moriarty, and Deborah McBain talk about Call the Midwife as part of a 10 year anniversary celebration of the show.

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The Enduring Power of Compassion

by Andrea Altomaro | May 21, 2025

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Seeing Beauty Amidst the Flaws

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Reggie’s broken vase was repaired in the ancient art of Kintsugi, but it is much more than an art form. It is a life philosophy, recognizing that we are all broken at times in our lives.

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by Audrey Porter | May 19, 2025

Attention, Poplar! It’s the time of the season for heartfelt reunions, wholesome moments, and most importantly, show-stopping weddings.

Everyone Wants That Happy Ending

by Katie Moriarty | May 15, 2025

There is a beginning and there is a path we travel in life. Just like a plant or flower, our bloom or path can be impacted by many factors. How are we nurtured and built up?

Heartbreak and Hope

by Andrea Altomaro | May 14, 2025

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