CALL the Midwife’s future has been revealed by bosses – amid fears it will be shelved and replaced by a spin-off.
The 14th series of the period drama drew to close on Sunday night as a fan-favourite character departed.
Call the Midwife’s immediate future has been revealed after 14 series on air[/caption]
Its creator Heidi Thomas had hinted the show would rested – with a spin-off series potentially replacing it[/caption]
Call the Midwife will return for another series next year, but without nurse Nancy Corrigan[/caption]
Viewers watched as Megan Cusack bowed out of her role as nurse Nancy Corrigan after marrying Roger Noble.
But now fans have been left fearing for Call the Midwife’s future after its creator Heidi Thomas hinted at a break.
She previously told Radio Times: “Those of us who are most invested with the show, cast and producers alike, who have been there since the beginning, it is our lives.
“I don’t believe Call the Midwife will ever end. But I do think we might take a break at some point.”
For now, the BBC hit will stay on air as bosses have confirmed a 15th series will be made – as well as another Christmas special.
Call the Midwife‘s official account posted on social media: “Thank you all so much for watching!!
“See you again soon! x #CallTheMidwife will return with a brand new Christmas Special, and Series 15 in 2026! xxx.”
Fans have been left ecstatic following the confirmation and paid tribute to the cast and crew.
One said: “Thank you for filling my Sunday nights with joy and great acting. Hats off to the women and men!”
A second replied: “In an uncertain world there is a need for comfort and familiarity. Every year #CallTheMidwife brings warmth, drama, laughter and tears brought together by the best cast on TV. Every character is ‘real’. It’s a gift that needs to be protected, wrapped up and opened each Christmas.“
“I swear a Call the Midwife series ends sooo quickly! Thank you for another beautiful season with poignant stories with colourful and lovely characters. See you all again on Xmas day,” said a third.
While a fourth fan said: “Thank you for the excellent finale! But PLEASE don’t split the Christmas Special in two again this year – it’s not the same if it’s not resolved on Christmas Day.”
Call The Midwife: A breakdown
Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about?
Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the ‘Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration.
Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned.
Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons.
Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis.
Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill.
Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome.
Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington’s disease, leprosy and meningitis
Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured.
Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question.
Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes.
Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House.
