Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac, who is long-divorced from Kate's mother Delilah, a globe-trotting American always on an adventure.  When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who's recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.  Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas – a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut.  Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum, a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone who reinvigorates her zest for life.  But when Delilah unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep – literally – Kate and Mac's life and holiday season get upended.  Meanwhile, Mac may be embarking on his own romance with local Evelyn, a widow who slowly helps him step outside the confines of his house and open his heart.  As Kate wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself.

Series details

• Title: Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Comedy, Romance
• Premiere date: 2025-12-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-12-19
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Hallmark Channel
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 83406
• IMDb ID: tt36260876
• TVDB ID: 466334

Cast and credited roles

• Mae Whitman — Kate Tucker
• Julian Morris — Callum
• Toby Sandeman — Richard
• Nathaniel Parker — Mac
• Lucy Eaton — Laura
• Eimear Morrissey — Drew
• Jane Seymour — Evelyn
• Mary McDonnell — Delilah
• Zephani Idoko — Sarah

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-12-05; final listed air date 2025-12-19; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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