The hit BBC series, which follows a group of midwives in London’s impoverished East End during the 50s and 60s, began back in January 2012.
It has gone on to win several major gongs, including BAFTAs, TV Choice and National Television Awards.
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Call the Midwife “coming to an end” after 15 series
Filming is already underway for series 15, which will reportedly be the last, according to the Daily Star.
An insider, speaking to the news outlet, 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.”
They continued: “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 15th and final series of Call the Midwife will consist of eight hour-long episodes and will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from January 2026.
The new series will follow a two-part Christmas special in 2025, which will be set in Hong Kong and Poplar.
New prequel series to replace Call the Midwife
But it’s not all bad news for Call the Midwife fans, with the previously announced spin-off series set to replace the hit BBC series.
The prequel series, set in Poplar during World War II, will be made for the BBC in 2026.
The insider added: “The prequel series will be very different to Call The Midwife, but it will still have the same magic.
“The storylines will be inspired by true events and there will be some fantastic new characters for viewers to fall in love with.”
In addition to the new TV series, Neal Street (production company), in development with BBC Film, is producing a Call the Midwife film.
The BBC said: “This will be set overseas in 1972 and feature iconic characters from the existing TV show.”
“It’s a case of never say never,” they added.
Call the Midwife fans enter “permanent mourning”
Fans have taken to social media to share just how “upset” they are with the news that Call the Midwife has been axed by the BBC.
One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: “I’m so upset I love call the midwife praying doctor who ain’t next, im scared.”
Another viewer added: “I can’t believe they are taking Call The Midwife away from me this is a personal attack.”
A third fan commented: “They cancelled call the midwife I’m going into a permanent mourning.”
they cancelled call the midwife I’m going into a permanent mourning
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While this person posted: “This is dreadful… people across the uk will be furious.
“Another nail in the coffin of the BBC – one of the best series they make I would rather they stopped producing BBC QT every week, more people watch Call the Midwife than that dread ful woman who presents QR.”
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Other viewers said they were worried another hit BBC series could be the next to face the axe.
One person said: “Call the midwife cancelled by the bbc i rly fear doctor who could be next.”
The BBC has been contacted for comment.
