Overview
- The BBC denied reports that the drama would end after its 15th run, confirming a 16th series is in development.
- Production on series 15 is underway and set to premiere on BBC One and iPlayer in January 2026 following two Christmas specials.
- Neal Street Productions and BBC Film are developing a feature film set overseas in 1972 starring the show’s iconic nurses and nuns.
- A prequel series set in Poplar during World War II is slated to begin production in 2026, exploring younger versions of key characters.
- Series 15 will explore the Women’s Liberation movement and tackle medical cases such as premature birth, tuberculosis and kidney cancer.