Judy Parfitt's life from tragic loss to Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt's remarkable career and personal life, from her RADA start and marriage to Tony Steedman to her iconic role as Sister Monica Joan. Discover her story.
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt's remarkable career and personal life, from her RADA start and marriage to Tony Steedman to her iconic role as Sister Monica Joan. Discover her story.
As Call the Midwife returns, here's a full recap of the pivotal storylines from series 14, including Trixie's fight for Nonnatus House, Joyce's ordeal, and a heartbreaking farewell. Catch up now.
The beloved BBC drama returns with a festive double bill. Discover the full cast list, guest stars, and a dramatic Hong Kong storyline for the 2025 Christmas specials.
As the BBC drama returns for two festive specials, we catch up with the original stars like Miranda Hart and Emerald Fennell. Find out what they're doing now.
Your complete guide to Christmas Day TV 2025. From The Scarecrows’ Wedding to Mrs Brown’s Boys, find out when and where to watch all the festive specials.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special airs at 5:30pm on BBC One. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host their final episode. Find out who's competing.
Get the full BBC One Christmas Day schedule. Find out when EastEnders' two dramatic episodes air, plus Call the Midwife and Amandaland specials. Don't miss the festive drama!
Comedian Lucy Porter banks a 'rare' £10,000 in the cash builder round, leaving host Bradley Walsh gobsmacked in The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special, airing Christmas Eve on ITV.
The story of how 'Christmastime is Here' was written in five minutes on a napkin for 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. Discover the legacy of this holiday masterpiece.
TV personality Scarlett Moffatt explains her past dance experience bars her from the main Strictly Come Dancing show, but she's thrilled to star in the Christmas special. Read her emotional story.
Joanna Lumley reveals she threatened to murder Jennifer Saunders to secure her for the Amandaland Christmas special. The iconic duo reunites on BBC One this Christmas Day after nine years.
Get a sneak peek at the six celebrity couples competing in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024, featuring Brian McFadden and Scarlett Moffatt. Airs Christmas Day at 5:30pm on BBC One.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk has revealed she will be spending Christmas Day alone, painting walls and eating ice cream. The dancer made the admission on Loose Women ahead of the festive special.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Luba Mushtuk reveals she'll be spending Christmas Day by herself, painting walls and watching movies. Find out more about the festive TV special.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
The BBC's Beyond Paradise Christmas Special airs 21 December 2025. Kris Marshall returns as DI Humphrey Goodman in a deeply personal festive mystery. Full cast list and guest stars revealed.
Call the Midwife stars Georgie Glen, Linda Bassett & Rebecca Gethings discuss the 2025 Christmas specials, filming in Hong Kong, and a sweet family tradition. Tune in Christmas Day on BBC One.
EastEnders' Christmas Day schedule is revealed with two explosive episodes. Iconic characters Pat Butcher and Barry Evans return in a dramatic festive special. Full spoilers inside.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special. The Nonnatus House team heads to Hong Kong on a dramatic rescue mission. Full cast, plot, and air dates revealed.
An investigation reveals how the Free Birth Society's radical advice, promoting unassisted childbirth and rejecting prenatal care, is linked to neonatal deaths and severe harm in Canada. Read the full story.
For the first time, more UK babies are born by C-section than vaginally. We explore the NHS data, the 'too posh to push' legacy, and the call for better maternity support.
Ella Bruccoleri swaps nun's habit for Regency gowns in 'The Other Bennet Sister', a new BBC period drama exploring Mary Bennet's story. Coming to screens next year.
Penny Lancaster broke down recounting her emotional 25-year love story with Rod Stewart in a new BBC Christmas special, revealing the secret to their lasting bond. Watch the interview now.
Call the Midwife confirms a festive return for Coronation Street's Christopher Harper as Geoffrey Franklin in dramatic 1971 Hong Kong-set Christmas specials airing on BBC One.
The Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration', offers a glossy but insipid look at Christmas. Is it aspirational or just background noise? Read our full review.
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
The Duchess of Sussex shares festive tips and intimate family moments in her new Netflix holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration'. Discover her UK-inspired traditions.
Meghan Markle's festive Netflix special reveals intimate moments with Prince Harry, a 'cheat' claim with Naomi Osaka, and a peek into Sussex family Christmas traditions. Watch now.
The Duchess of Sussex releases a festive Netflix episode, teaching American friends about British Christmas crackers and sharing personal family moments. Discover the details and royal insights.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.