The BBC has announced that the return of Call the Midwife for two more seasons. The series, which premiered in 2012 and chronicles the lives of East London midwives in the 1950s and 1960s, will now air until 2026.
The series will focus on the lives of the midwives and nuns at Nonnatus House, according to the show’s creator, Heidi Thomas, who expressed her delight at the news. She also noted that the show’s family extends beyond the “on-screen” cast and crew, expressing her excitement that “we’re all heading into the 1970s together.”
The production of series 13 is scheduled to begin in the spring, and both series 14 and 15 will consist of eight 60-minute episodes plus Christmas specials. The show has featured a variety of celebrities, including Miranda Hart, Helen George, and Jenny Agutter, over the years.
Call the Midwife was loosely based on the best-selling memoirs of former nurse and midwife Jennifer Worth, who sadly passed away in 2010, the year prior to the premiere of the first series. Dame Pippa Harris, the show’s executive producer, praised the cast and crew for their “passion and dedication” in ensuring the show’s longevity.
The current season of Call the Midwife will conclude on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, February 26 at 8 p.m.
The period drama Call the Midwife on BBC One has been renewed for two more seasons, extending its run until 2026. Heidi Thomas, the show’s creator, expressed her delight at the news, stating that she is “thrilled” to be entering the 1970s with her show’s cast and crew. The production of Series 13 will begin in the spring, and future series will consist of eight 60-minute episodes and two Christmas specials.
The series premiered in 2012 and was loosely based on the best-selling memoirs of former nurse and midwife Jennifer Worth, who died in 2011. In the 1950s and 1960s, it follows a group of East London midwives as they confront issues such as racism, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Executive Producer Dame Pippa Harris commended the cast and crew for their “passion and dedication” in ensuring the longevity of Call the Midwife.
The current season of Call the Midwife is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, February 26 at 8 p.m. on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and anticipation is growing for the upcoming thirteenth season, which will soon begin filming.
