Call the Midwife season 16 has been confirmed, but fans will have to wait as the BBC prioritizes a prequel series and a movie. The beloved period drama, set in 1971, left viewers emotional after season 15's finale, which saw Sister Monica Joan's death and Nonnatus House's temporary closure due to funding cuts. However, there was joy as Cyril Robinson and Rosalind Clifford tied the knot.
Will There Be a Season 16 of Call the Midwife?
Yes, the BBC has confirmed that Call the Midwife will return for a sixteenth season. However, production is on hold to make way for a prequel series, Sisters in Arms, expected around the festive period. This mini-series is set during the London Blitz and will feature younger versions of Sisters Julienne, Monica Joan, and Evangelina, alongside three new young midwives in the East End.
Additionally, a Call the Midwife movie set in 1972 is in the works, following season 15. In the finale, Sister Julienne hinted at a medical mission to locations like the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, British Columbia, or remote Australia, which may influence season 16's storyline. The upcoming series is also expected to explore the 1970s, with major NHS changes and a possible team relocation.
When Will Call the Midwife Season 16 Premiere?
Series creator Heidi Thomas revealed that each series takes 14 months to produce. With two Christmas specials, a new series, a film, and the prequel in the pipeline, season 16 might not arrive until 2028. Neal Street Productions stated, "Call the Midwife isn’t going anywhere," but an exact release date remains unconfirmed.
Who Could Return for Season 16?
While Lady Trixie Aylward and Joyce may not return due to new jobs, fans can expect many familiar faces. Likely returnees include:
- Stephen McGann as Dr. Turner
- Laura Main as Shelagh
- Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne
- Rebecca Gethings as Sister Veronica
- Molly Vevers as Sister Catherine
- Natalie Quarry as Rosalind
- Zephryn Taitte as Cyril
- Annabelle Apsion as Violet
- Cliff Parisi as Fred
- Daniel Laurie as Reggie
- Linda Bassett as Nurse Crane
- Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins
- Christopher Harper as Geoffrey
- Max Macmillan as Timothy
- April Rae Hoang as May
- Alice Brown as Angela
- Edward Shaw as Teddy
- Linda Hargreaves as Mrs. Wallace
- Dame Vanessa Redgrave as the voice of Jennifer Worth
Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
