Thu May 08 13:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Call the Midwife Begins Production on Season 15, Announces Prequel Series and Film

**London, UK** – Production has begun on the highly anticipated 15th series of the beloved BBC drama *Call the Midwife*, with a two-part Christmas special kicking off the new season. The series, a co-production with PBS, will see the Nonnatus House midwives facing new challenges in 1971, including the rise of Women’s Lib and complex medical cases.

The Christmas special, set in both Hong Kong and Poplar, will set the stage for eight new hour-long episodes airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from January 2026. A significant plot point involves a mercy mission to Hong Kong by senior staff, leaving the younger midwives to manage Poplar alone. This trip will lead to a renewed sense of optimism and embrace of change for Sister Julienne.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. *Call the Midwife* is expanding its universe with two major new projects:

* **A prequel series:** Set in Poplar during World War II, this new show will explore the lives of the midwives during the Blitz. Familiar faces, albeit much younger, will make appearances.

* **A feature film:** Set overseas in 1972, the film will see the iconic characters of the TV series embark on a new adventure. Details about the location remain under wraps.

The creative team behind the success of *Call the Midwife*, including creator Heidi Thomas, executive producers Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank, will spearhead all three projects. They expressed their excitement about expanding the world of Nonnatus House and bringing the beloved characters to new audiences through different mediums.

The announcement comes as *Call the Midwife* continues its reign as a top-rated drama, averaging 7.8 million viewers this year and boasting the most-watched Christmas drama episode in 2024. The returning cast includes familiar faces such as Judy Parfitt, Jenny Agutter, Laura Main, and Stephen McGann, promising a continuation of the heartfelt storytelling that has captivated audiences for over a decade.

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