If you’ve recently searched “has Call The Midwife been cancelled?”, you’re not alone. Fans of the beloved BBC drama were left heartbroken after whispers of the show being axed began swirling online. But is it really the end for Nonnatus House? We’ve got the truth and a little good news too.
The Call The Midwife rumours that caused panic
It all started when reports from The Daily Star emerged suggesting Call The Midwife might be ending after Series 15.
An unnamed insider speaking to the paper said: “After years of drama and countless births, Call The Midwife is coming to an end. The team have decided it’s time to draw the show to a close and bow out.
“This is the last we’ll see of these much-loved characters. Storylines will tie up a lot of loose ends.”
“It’s a bittersweet time for the cast and crew. They’re all sad it’s coming to an end, but they want to make sure the show gets the ending it deserves.”
The emotional season finales and a long break between episodes only added fuel to the fire.
The BBC's response to the Call The Midwife rumours
While the internet loves a cancellation rumour, this time it’s nothing more than that – a rumour. Call The Midwife is here to stay, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, the BBC was quick to respond. In a recent statement, the broadcaster confirmed that Call The Midwife has NOT been cancelled. In fact, the show is confirmed through Series 14 and 15, with new episodes expected to air into 2026.
The broadcaster said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come.
"As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course.
"Call the Midwife isn’t going anywhere.”
What's still to come?
The Call The Midwife spin-off series will take viewers back in time to Poplar during World War II. Though full details are still under wraps, early hints suggest we may meet younger versions of some of the show's most beloved characters, including Sister Julienne and a young Nurse Trixie.
In contrast, a few more - though still limited - details have been revealed about the upcoming feature-length film, which is set to begin production in 2026.
The Call The Midwife movie will be set in 1972, continuing the timeline of the main series. It promises to take familiar characters far beyond the cobbled streets of Poplar, into a new and visually striking setting that reflects the rapidly changing world of the 1970s. While the plot remains closely guarded, the film is expected to deliver the same emotional storytelling and period detail that have made the show a Sunday night favourite.
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