Call the Midwife is back on our screens following a dramatic double-bill festive special. Here's the lowdown on what to expect from the new series.

After a heart-wrenching special set in 1969, Call the Midwife returns to One for season 14. A sneak peek of a pivotal scene has already been shared on the show's social media accounts.

The caption hinted at a dramatic plot twist, saying: "The end is approaching... With all this talk of endings, we thought we'd share a little technical detail from this behind-scenes picture of Zephryn Taitte (Cyril), as he completes a close up for an important [season 14] scene."

Filming has now wrapped, with a photo of Stephen McGann (Dr Turner) and Natalie Quarry (Nurse Clifford) marking the end of production with a clapperboard.

The post revealed: "We have just received this traditional 'end slate' clapperboard shot from the set of Call the Midwife, where the very final scene of Series 14 has just been filmed!! This year it was the turn of Stephen McGann and Natalie Quarry to bring the filming to a close with a VERY emotional story.."

Viewers will have to wait and see what's in store, but here's when the new series kicks off.

Call the Midwife season 14 premieres on Sunday, January 5 on BBC One at 8pm.

The eight-episode series begins with a story set in March 1970, with the team rallying around a pregnant teenage girl whose parents believe in an immaculate conception. "Demonstrations cause havoc for the Nonnatus team, whilst Nancy's relationship blossoms."

In the festive episode, Nancy lent a hand to a dashing gent in need of Dr Turner's expertise, leading to him asking her out.

She initially turned down the date, but after bumping into him at the Nonnatus House carol service, it seemed romance could be on the cards.

The beloved cast is set to return with Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne, Linda Bassett as Nurse Phyllis Crane, and Judy Parfitt taking on the role of Sister Monica Joan.

Helen George will reprise her role as Trixie Franklin, alongside Laura Main as Shelagh Turner and Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins.

Fans can catch the new season of Call the Midwife on BBC One, starting January 5 at 8pm.