Call The Midwife Season 14: Confirmation & Everything We Know

Summary Call the Midwife renewed for seasons 14 and 15 guaranteeing more heartfelt drama and historical storytelling.

Cast changes may be on the horizon for season 14, but fans can anticipate the show entering the 1970s.

Season 14 filming has begun with a special set in 1969 and season 14 to continue in 1970, maintaining the series' time progression.

The beloved British drama series Call the Midwife has already enjoyed an impressive 13-season run on the air thus far, and it has been renewed for season 14. Debuting in 2012 and based on the memoirs of Heidi Thomas, Call the Midwife centers in on the dramatic, humorous, and heartfelt world of midwifery starting in the 1950s era of London's East End. Moving forward through time in its near decade-and-a-half on the air, Call the Midwife puts the characters first and delivers a cozy and enjoyable experience year after year.

Shows like Call the Midwife become popular staples because they are so wholesome, and they offer a respite from the more dramatic offerings of modern TV. That's not to say Call the Midwife is totally devoid of substance, and it often tackles the difficult issues of the day that are still relevant in the modern world as well. One true test of the show's strength is that it has seen a bevy of cast changes over the years, and yet the viewership has only increased at it enters the pantheon of TV institutions. Fortunately for fans, Call the Midwife season 14's fate is already secured.

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Call The Midwife Season 14 Latest News

Filming Begins On The Holiday Special & Season 14

the special will take place during the holiday season of 1969, and that the upcoming 14th season will be set in 1970

Each year, Call the Midwife airs a charming Christmas special to tide fans over in the yearlong wait between seasons. According to the latest update, Call the Midwife has already begun shooting its next Christmas special, and season 14 as well (via Radio Times). The update confirms that the special will take place during the holiday season of 1969, and that the upcoming 14th season will be set in 1970. This marks the second decade shift in the show's history as Call the Midwife continues to trudge through time.

The news was shared on the show's official Instagram page:

Call The Midwife Season 14 Is Confirmed

Call The Midwife Is Renewed Through Season 15

Fortunately for fans of the long-running British dramedy, Call the Midwife is renewed for season 14 and 15. The move was a no-brainer for the BBC, and the series continues to draw in massive viewership numbers year after year. The fate of the show beyond season 15 isn't decided yet, but there's little doubt that Call the Midwife will continue past 2026.

Call the Midwife season 13 concluded its run on the air in the U.K. on March 3, 2024.

Call The Midwife Season 14 Cast

Will Trixie & Matthew Return?

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The cast of Call the Midwife is always large, and there have been many departures over the years both expected, and entirely shocking. Season 14's cast will probably contain many of the same familiar faces that fans have known for years, but a few returns are up in the air. Perhaps the two returns that are least certain are those of Helen George as Trixie and Olly Rix as Matthew Aylward, since the latter decided to head to the United States to make a name for himself. Trixie's love for Matthew might carry her across the pond, taking her away from Call the Midwife.

However, until more information is known, the presumptive cast of Call the Midwife season 14 includes:

Actor Call the Midwife Role Stephen McGann Dr. Patrick Turner Jenny Agutter Sister Julienne Laura Main Shelagh Turner Linda Bassett Phyllis Crane Judy Parfitt Sister Monica Joan Megan Cusack Nancy Corrigan Natalie Quarry Rosalind Clifford Renee Bailey Joyce Highland Cliff Parisi Fred Buckle

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Call The Midwife Season 14 Story

The Midwives Enter The 1970s

Economic disparity was high in 1970s England, and Call the Midwife season 14 will probably not shy away from tackling the austerity era.

Though exact story details won't be revealed until newest season actually airs, it is known that Call the Midwife is poised to enter its third decade. While the Christmas special will be set during the holiday season of 1969, season 14 proper will enter the groovy '70s and likely introduce all of the rising social strife that comes with it. Economic disparity was high in 1970s England, and Call the Midwife season 14 will probably not shy away from tackling the austerity era.

On a more personal level, season 13's shocking conclusion involving Trixie and Matthew is bound to have fallout for the other characters, and it's not entirely clear if they are gone for good. What happens between the couple might make up the bulk of the new season, or they might step away for a while as they try their hand at the American dream.

Call the Midwife Call the Midwife is a period piece drama series on PBS and BBC that follows the lives of Midwives working in London's East End during the 1950s and 60s. In the show, nurse midwives help mothers give birth and assist with post-care for children in a district stricken with poverty while dealing with their problems and struggles in a tumultuous period. Call the Midwife is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth and additional historical material about the actual lives of midwives. Cast Jenny Agutter , Linda Bassett , Judy Parfitt , Helen George , Laura Main , Leonie Elliot , Stephen McGann , Vanessa Redgrave , Cliff Parisi Release Date January 15, 2012 Seasons 12 Network BBC Streaming Service(s) Netflix Writers Heidi Thomas