Call the Midwife to RETURN for 2021 Christmas special and BBC drama tease a wedding is in store for Lucille as they release first look image By Michelle Martin For Mailonline Published: 22:37 BST, 24 September 2021 | Updated: 22:38 BST, 24 September 2021 Viewcomments The BBC has announced Call The Midwife will return to screens for a Christmas special. The show took to Instagram on Friday to tease fans with a first look at the upcoming episode, and said Lucille 'has a lot to prepare for' alongside a slew of wedding emoji's. The festive photo shows Lucille (Leonie Hunt) beaming as she makes a snowman alongside Reggie (Daniel Laurie). Christmas special: the hit heartwarming BBC series is returning to our screens for a winter special Announcing the news, they captioned the show: 'Hello all! Today we got our hands on the very first sneak-peek pictures of the new Call the Midwife Christmas Special - featuring Daniel Laurie (Reggie) And Leonie Elliott (Lucille)! We have questions.... 'Reggie....are those pyjamas you're wearing....in snow?? Does that snowman have pointy ears? How adorable is Lucille in green!! 'Of course, we're not going to tell you what happens in this episode, except to say that our own lovely Lucille has a LOT to prepare for... We are all very proud of this year's Christmas episode, and just can't WAIT for you to see it!' We're back: The official Call the Midwife Instagram page shares this message while posting the official poster for the show Production for series 11 is well underway and UK fans can expect its return in January 2022, shortly after the airing of the Christmas special. Back in April, Stephen McGann shared an update on filming with his followers. In the clip posted on social media, Stephen, who plays Dr Turner, says: 'Can you believe it? Back on set again and we're filming the series...' We're back: TProduction for series 11 is well underway and UK fans can expect its return in January 2022, shortly after the airing of the Christmas special Before being interrupted by co-star Cliff Parisi, who wore a Santa costume. He said: 'And it's Christmas! Merry Christmas everyone!' Chatting to the camera, Laura Main added: 'We're back! We're filming series 11'. 'Series 10 has just aired so it's an unusual situation, we're not normally airing and filming at the same time but what a boost... ' 'All of the comments we've seen, it's just wonderful to read.' On duty: Lucille, Trixie and Sister Monica Joan will make a welcome return to our screens Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility