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BBC Confirms Call the Midwife Will Return for 16th Series and Spin-offs

Filming for series 15 has started ahead of its January 2026 debut, with a wartime prequel, a feature film plus holiday specials already planned.

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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.