In a Facebook post, it was confirmed that up and coming actor Max Macmillan is returning to the period drama in his long-held role of Timothy Turner \u2013 son of Dr Patrick Turner (Stephen McGann) and trainee doctor.<\/p>\n
Macmillan has now portrayed the character for more than a decade, having debuted in the role in 2012\u2019s Christmas special and most recently participating in season 11\u2019s dramatic train crash storyline<\/a>.<\/p> The upcoming special will be notably lighter in tone, befitting of the season, seeing Timothy return from medical school to spend time with friends and family while also being tapped to organise and judge a local talent show.<\/p>\n \u201cThe musical side is no great burden to Max, who is a talented musician and music graduate,\u201d said a spokesperson for Call the Midwife.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have called for his musical assistance at various times over the 11 years he\u2019s been on our show as both man and boy, and he has always produced the goods. But this year, he is required to assess the talents of others\u2026 some with rather different talents to his own!\u201d<\/p>\n They continued: \u201cWhere would our Christmas be without our wonderful Max, who we\u2019ve watched grow from a tiny boy into a fine young medic and musician?<\/p>\n \u201cAfter all, isn\u2019t watching much-loved faces around our Christmas table growing a little every year part of the true seasonal spirit?\u201d<\/p>\n The Call the Midwife festive special will be followed by season 12, expected to premiere in January 2023, while a 13th season has also been commissioned<\/a> for broadcast in 2024.<\/p>\n Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer<\/a>. Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/b>subscribe now<\/a>. 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