Casualty is poised for a brief hiatus following the conclusion of its latest season, but fans can eagerly anticipate the next chapter with the announcement of an upcoming Christmas special.

The beloved BBC One medical drama has confirmed its return for a festive episode in December, sharing this exciting news with viewers through a specially filmed teaser trailer that aired at the conclusion of tonight’s finale.

This intriguing 49-second clip can be viewed in full on the BBC website.

While details about the episode remain under wraps, a press release from the BBC hints that “the Christmas special will celebrate the gift of giving and will be told in an innovative, format-breaking way.” This certainly piques interest!

Additionally, this episode will kick off the show’s milestone 40th season, reinforcing its status as one of the BBC’s most successful programs.

The 39th season culminated in a dramatic double-bill special this evening (Saturday, September 7th), which delved into the events at Holby ED over the span of a single day.

Titled “The Truth Will Set You Free” and “Freedom,” these episodes aired back-to-back at 8:25 PM and 9:15 PM, featuring Siobhan grappling with both personal and professional challenges while Cam sought to liberate himself from the past amid a lockdown at the ED.

Casualty is available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.