‘Call the Midwife’ Renewed For Seasons 14 & 15 By BBC
Fans will be able to ‘Call The Midwife‘ for a while longer, as the BBC announces the drama has been renewed for two more seasons on top of the existing renewal, taking the series up to season fifteen and on air until at least 2026.
Season twelve, which is currently airing on Sunday nights on BBC One and iPlayer, will reach its finale on 26th February (it skips a week due to the BAFTA Film Awards on the 19th Feb). It returns with the promise of a wedding between Trixie (Helen George) and Matthew (Olly Rix). Always facing tough medical and social issues head-on, the current series has been praised for its handling of important topics such as domestic abuse, mental health problems and racism.
“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,” commented Heidi Thomas, creator and writer. “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 1970s together.”
The renewal isn’t all that surprising given the ratings for the show have been rather impressive. The most recent Christmas special received 8.5 million viewers (30 Day All Screens), placing it second only to the King’s speech on Christmas Day, while episode one of the new series also saw a 30 Day All Screens figure of 7.8 million.
“I’m delighted that the BBC has commissioned another two series of Call the Midwife, taking us into the early 70s, adds Dame Pippa Harris, executive producer. “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!”
‘Call the Midwife’ is made by Neal Street Productions for the BBC, and is created, written and executive produced by Heidi Thomas, executive produced by Pippa Harris, for Neal Street Productions, and Ann Tricklebank who also serves as producer. Gaynor Holmes is the executive producer for the BBC. BBC Studios distribute Call the Midwife globally and have sold the series to over 240 territories worldwide and counting. All3Media’s Neal Street Productions celebrates its 20th anniversary year in 2023.
“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,” said Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. “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.”
Commissioned by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, and Gaynor Holmes, Commissioning Editor for BBC Drama, seasons 14 and 15 will both consist of eight episodes and a Christmas special for BBC One and iPlayer. Season 13 commences filming in the Spring 2023.
‘Call the Midwife‘ Season 12 returns for its final episode on Sunday, 26 February 2023 at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add it via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
