Casualty Christmas Special: what time is All I Want for Christmas on BBC – and how to watch
- Posted on December 23, 2024
The episode is titled All I Want For Christmas and is a completely standalone episode, the Beeb has revealed. It is also described as a “tribute to blood” and will also feature real-life testimonies from contributors who’ve been directly impacted by UK blood donation, as well as interviews with key workers who form the country’s blood service.
The synopsis reads: “It’s Christmas Day in the ED and the team are faced with an emergency blood shortage. Whilst Stevie (Elinor Lawless) fights to save lives, Iain (Michael Stevenson) risks his own to ensure the hospital doesn’t go without.”
The special will feature guest stars: Lucy-Jo Hudson (Wild At Heart, Doctors), Tristan Sturrock (Poldark, The Crown), Joseph Charles (Breathtaking, Solo: A Star Wars Story), Zoe Brough (Outrageous, Father Brown), Katy Carmichael (Malpractice, Spaced) and Valerie Antwi (DI Ray S2, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). They will appear alongside the beloved Casualty regulars.
What has been said about the episode?
Rebecca Ferguson, Commissioning Editor for BBC Drama, said “We’re so excited for viewers to see this incredible Christmas special, which genuinely made me gasp. It’s tense, thrilling and super-charged with emotion.”
Roxanne Harvey, Executive Producer for BBC Studios Drama Production, added: “We’re so proud of this life-affirming episode. Beautifully told, with ambitious production values and outstanding performances, this is entertaining, thought-provoking drama at its very best.”
The episode is titled All I Want For Christmas and is a completely standalone episode, the Beeb has revealed. It is also described as a “tribute to blood” and will also feature real-life testimonies from contributors who’ve been directly impacted by UK blood donation, as well as interviews with key workers who form the country’s…