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WorldCall the Midwife Christmas special 2026 adds five new characters
The BBC has announced a three-part Christmas special of *Call the Midwife*, titled *Sisters In Arms*, set in September 1939. Five new actors will join the cast, including Julie Hesmondhalgh and Helena Wilson. The special will air during the festive season, though an exact date is unconfirmed.
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WorldAlexandra Palace to mark 90 years of BBC television with 2026 events
Alexandra Palace will host events in 2026 to celebrate 90 years since the BBC launched the world’s first regular high-definition television service from the site. Tours, talks and a commemorative plaque are planned to highlight the venue’s role in broadcasting history.
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BBC cancels three shows and cuts 150 TV hours in £500m savings plan
The BBC will axe three long-running entertainment programmes as part of a £500 million cost-cutting drive over three years. Regular Mastermind remains, while Naga Munchetty leaves BBC Breakfast after 17 years to join 5 Live in January 2027.
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