Call The Midwife Fans Receive Profoundly Emotional Update on the Show’s Future
In a highly anticipated announcement, the BBC has shared an update on the future of the hit drama series, Call The Midwife. The show, which has captivated audiences for over a decade, has been a staple on British television screens since its debut in 2012. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the broadcaster has confirmed that filming has commenced for series 15, much to the delight of fans.
The new series will see the midwives tackle several pressing issues, including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and slavery. The storyline will launch into 1971, and the nurses will navigate the challenges of their profession against the backdrop of a changing world. As the women’s liberation movement gains momentum, several characters will take bold steps, including burning their bras outside the convent.
In addition to the upcoming series, the BBC has also announced a two-part Christmas special, set in Hong Kong and the East End. The special will see senior members of the Nonnatus House staff embark on a mercy mission to Hong Kong, while the younger midwives are left to care for the local community alone. This will be followed by eight new hour-long episodes from January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Creator and writer, Heidi Thomas OBE, expressed her excitement about the new developments, stating, "The opening of new doors at Nonnatus House feels profoundly emotional, and yet just right. I have never run out of stories for our midwives, and I never will. But having wept, laughed, and raged my way from 1957 to 1971, I found myself yearning to delve into the deeper past."
Heidi Thomas also teased the upcoming prequel series, which will explore the streets of Poplar during World War Two. "The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going," she said. "There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces."
Furthermore, a Call The Midwife film is also in the works, set to be based in 1972. While the location remains under wraps, Heidi Thomas promised that it would "look absolutely fantastic on the big screen." Executive producer, Dame Pippa Harris, added, "In an increasingly competitive viewing environment not only have our loyal fans stayed with us for 14 years, but they’ve been joined by a new, younger generation who have also fallen in love with our characters and the challenges they face."
The BBC has hailed Call The Midwife as a "jewel in the BBC’s crown," with Beeb boss Lindsay Salt praising the show’s enduring popularity. The series has consistently drawn in large audiences, with this year’s Christmas special attracting 8.9 million viewers. As fans eagerly await the upcoming series and spin-offs, the Daily Mail reports that more information about the film and prequel series will be released later this year.
Call The Midwife airs on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer. With its gripping storylines and memorable characters, it’s no wonder the show has become a staple of British television. As the series continues to evolve and expand, fans can look forward to more of the same high-quality drama that has come to define the show.
The show’s creator, Heidi Thomas OBE, concluded by saying that it was the perfect time to expand the Call The Midwife universe, "The rise in hospital births, and changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters."
BBC’s Call The Midwife series has undoubtedly become an integral part of British popular culture, providing quality entertainment for millions of viewers. With series 15 and various spin-offs on the horizon, fans can rest assured that the show will continue to captivate and inspire audiences for years to come.
