BBC Renew “Call the Midwife” Through to 2026

The BBC has ordered two additional seasons of Neal Street Productions’ Call the Midwife after the success of the current season (airing Sundays at 8 p.m. on BBC One and iPlayer). Series 13 of the critically acclaimed medical drama Call the Midwife will soon begin filming, and thanks to the renewal for another two seasons, it will be on our screen until at least 2026.

The show’s continued success in the ratings proves that it continues to enjoy widespread popularity. 30 Day All Screens ratings for the most recent Christmas special were 8.5 million, second only to the King’s speech on Christmas Day, and 7.8 million for the premiere episode of the new series.

On Sunday, February 26th, viewers can tune in to the highly anticipated series finale, in which Trixie (Helen George) and Matthew (Olly Rix) are set to get married. The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards will air from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and around the world on Sunday, February 19 in place of Call the Midwife.

Heidi Thomas, creator and writer says: “I’m overjoyed by the news that the doors of Nonnatus House will be open for a few more years! Call the Midwife is the pride and joy of all who work on it, but it’s our fantastic, loyal audience that matters most. We are a family behind the scenes, on the screen, and in front of the telly, and I’m thrilled that we’re all heading into the 1970’s together.”

Dame Pippa Harris, executive producer says; “I’m delighted that the BBC has commissioned another two series of Call the Midwife, taking us into the early 70s. 15 series is a tremendous achievement and it’s a testament to the passion and dedication of our cast and crew, of whom I’m very proud. But the show wouldn’t be the phenomenal success it is without the formidable presence of our creator and writer Heidi Thomas. Her continued devotion to the characters and determination to tell the untold stories of women is truly inspiring. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us and our extremely loyal audience in the future!”

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says: “Call The Midwife’s enduring popularity is thanks to the extraordinary creative talents and hard work of creator Heidi Thomas, executive producers Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank, and the series’ dedicated cast and crew. I know they have many more stories to tell – and that the residents of Nonnatus House have many more babies to deliver – so I’m delighted that Call the Midwife will continue on BBC One and iPlayer for more years to come.”

The current season has been acclaimed for its depiction of serious subjects like domestic violence, mental illness, and racism, all of which are difficult medical and social problems.

Series 14 and 15 will each consist of an 8×60′ series and a Christmas special for BBC One and iPlayer. These two seasons were commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, and Gaynor Holmes, Commissioning Editor for BBC Drama.

Developed by Heidi Thomas and written and exec produced by Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank of Neal Street Productions for the BBC, Call the Midwife is also produced by Tricklebank. For the BBC, Gaynor Holmes serves as the executive producer. In excess of 240 countries and regions have purchased rights to air BBC Studios’ Call the Midwife.

This yea , Neal Street Productions, a division of All3Media, will mark its 20th anniversary.