Casualty’s been off screen for a while now but fans of the BBC

medical drama needn’t fear as they’ll be getting their next fix of the E.D. drama before the year’s out.

Yes, that’s right! Casualty has just released a new trailer

in advance of it’s return back on screen.

This return will bring with it lots of drama – including the death of Max Cristie and the iconic comeback of Zoe Hanna.

Casualty return date
The last episode of Casualty aired on November 11. Viewers of the medical drama have almost gone a whole month without a new episode.

The most recent instalment saw Gethin head to Switzerland with Jan. Gethin then made the heart-breaking decision to end his own life.

Casualty have now taken to their Instagram page to share the return date for the show.

In fact, the show will air before the year is out! The video post confirmed this exciting news as Iain could be seen wearing a Santa hat at the door, holding up signs in true Love Actually style.

The signs read: “Sorry we’ve been away… but we’ll be back on your screens very soon.

“Tune into Casualty on Saturday 30th December. MERRY CHRISTMAS.”