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Call the Midwife Star Teases Big Shifts Ahead as BBC Reaffirms Show’s Future

The broadcaster points to an expanded slate spanning a feature film plus a wartime prequel.

Overview

  • Stephen McGann said recent scripts left the cast “reeling” and promised “so much change” in upcoming episodes.
  • The BBC reiterated that the drama “isn’t going anywhere” and confirmed a sixteenth series will follow in due course.
  • Two Christmas specials and Series 15 are on the way, with the festive episode partly filmed in Hong Kong.
  • A feature film tied to the series is in development and is reported to be set overseas in 1972 with familiar characters expected to appear.
  • A prequel series set during the Blitz is planned, with creator Heidi Thomas promising younger versions of known figures and casting yet to be announced.