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- Call the midwife series 15 premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer Sunday 11 January 2026 – 20:00 GMT
Call the midwife is back with eight hour-long episodes set in 1971, following the Christmas special in 2025. This season brings new medical cases, shifting social dynamics and a fresh sense of purpose at Nonnatus House. Helen George, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann and other main cast members return for the new season.
This season highlights social change, particularly the rise of the Women’s Liberation Movement. The midwives take part in marches and “bra-burning” protests. The team also faces challenging cases this season, including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and issues related to the legacy of slavery.
Nonnatus House is under pressure to meet new NHS and local council rules, leading to debates about changing from traditional habits to uniforms.
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Call the Midwife S15: Cast
- Helen George (Ttrixie)
- Jenny Agutter (sister Julienne)
- Judy Parfitt (Sister Monica Joan)
- Linda Bassett (Phyllis Crane)
- Stephen McGann (Dr. Turner)
- Laura Main (Shelagh Turner)
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Call the Midwife S15: FAQ
▶︎ When is Call the Midwife series 15 on TV?
United Kingdom: Sunday 11 January 2026 at 8pm on BBC One.
USA: Premiere Sunday 22 March 2026 at 8 p.m PBS.
▶︎ Will it be on BBC iPlayer and is it free? Yes. It will be streamed live during the broadcast and will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer in the UK for free after the broadcast (TV license required).
▶︎ Do I need a TV license to watch iPlayer? In the UK, you need a TV license to watch BBC iPlayer content live or on demand.
▶︎ Can I watch it outside the UK? BBC iPlayer is geographically restricted to the UK. If you’re abroad, you may be able to access iPlayer with a VPN.
In the US, new episodes will air on PBS from March 22, 2026; stream for free on the PBS app for 30 days; and PBS Passport members get episodes four weeks early starting February 20, 2026.
In Australia, BritBox broadcasts the new season from Tuesday 13 January.
▶︎ How long is the season? Series 15 consists of eight hour-long episodes.
▶︎ What is the framework and focus for this season? The story is set in 1971, with themes including the Women’s Liberation movement, changes to the NHS and complex medical cases handled by the Nonnatus team.
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