Call the Midwife fans have expressed their frustration after the BBC confirmed the show will not air on Sunday, February 18, due to the BAFTA Film Awards being broadcast on BBC One. The period drama, now in its 13th series, has been a staple of Sunday evening viewing, but the schedule change means episode seven will be delayed by a week.
The BBC show announced the break on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "Did you get the message? #CallTheMidwife won't be on this Sunday because of the BAFTA Film Awards, but we'll be back next week at the usual time! xx." Fans were quick to respond, with one writing: "Well that’s Sunday evening viewing ruined," and another adding: "Nooooooo. Not fair. CTM is the TV highlight of the week!"
Series 13 has gripped viewers with storylines including Dr Turner dealing with childhood cancer and tuberculosis, Fred Buckle surviving a deadly dose of tetanus, and newlyweds Trixie and Matthew Aylward facing financial troubles. The Turner family also faces the potential removal of their foster daughter May Tang after a near-drowning incident.
The current series consists of eight episodes, with six already aired. Episode seven will now air on Sunday, February 25, and the series is expected to conclude on Sunday, March 3.
