How Call the Midwife’s ‘glorious’ Blitz-set spinoff is going to expand the world of the beloved BBC show

Over the past ten years, “Call the Midwife” has kept audiences captivated on their screens. Remarkably, the creative mind behind the series, Heidi Thomas, along with her dedicated team, continue to devise innovative methods to maintain the charm of this timeless show.

The impressive viewership numbers for its most recent episodes demonstrate the devoted following that the period drama has accumulated, thanks to its captivating storylines. An astounding 7.8 million viewers tuned in to catch season 14 of Call the Midwife, positioning it among the UK’s top drama series on both traditional channels and streaming platforms.

Despite their recent successes, Thomas and his team aren’t taking it easy. Instead, they’re planning to engage fans even more, with a fresh season, a two-part holiday special, and a forthcoming movie that’s in production already.

When is Call the Midwife’s prequel series being released?

In early May 2024, it was announced that a prequel to “Call the Midwife” would premiere on the BBC, with a planned airing in 2026. The specific launch date for this new series remains undisclosed at this time.

Does the Call the Midwife prequel series have a title?

At the time of writing the Call the Midwife prequel series has not been given an official title.

Who is in the cast for the Call the Midwife prequel series?

As a devoted fan myself, I can tell you that Heidi Thomas, the mastermind behind “Call the Midwife,” didn’t spill many beans about the cast in her joyful announcement about the growth of our beloved franchise.

As a passionate gamer, I can hardly contain my excitement! The showrunner has hinted at something amazing for us long-time fans. He mentioned that the prequel will feature some familiar, albeit younger, characters we’ve grown to love.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but speculate about potential characters that could star in the Call the Midwife spin-off. Characters like Trixie Aylward (Helen George) and Nurse Nancy Noble (Megan Cusack), who are fan favorites, might be too young for significant roles in the main series, but there are other cherished characters that could take center stage in the spin-off.

Sister Julienne and Sister Monica Joan seem to be strong candidates for appearing in the upcoming spin-off. It’s quite plausible that the show could focus on their experiences as young midwives and novice nuns during the Blitz, drawing from their nursing backgrounds.

In some previous episodes of “Call the Midwife,” they’ve briefly hinted at challenging periods they experienced together. This opens up a wealth of storylines for the spin-off series to delve deeper into.

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled at the prospect that we might once again cherish Sister Evangelina, a beloved character from “Call the Midwife.” Regrettably, the talented actress who brought her to life, Pam Ferris, left us in the final episode of season five, following a prolonged struggle with health issues culminating in a stroke.

Although Ferris, who departed the show in 2016, isn’t coming back, it would certainly be intriguing to explore how her sister’s childhood experiences shaped her into the strong, intimidating yet compassionate woman we know today.

Given that Mother Jesu Emmanuel joined the religious order around the same period as Sister Julienne, it’s possible she might reappear.

It’s quite possible that young Dr. Patrick Turner or Fred and Violet Buckle could be strolling through Poplar in the upcoming series, as they would likely be around their early 30s during the Blitz era. However, since their romantic relationship develops within the storyline, they might only know each other casually.

Patrick’s wife Shelagh might seem older than typical for that time period (she would have been quite young during the era portrayed in the show), but it’s not entirely implausible. On the other hand, Sister Hilda appears less likely, but more feasible than Shelagh, as she would have been a teenager at the time.

A practical expectation might lie in the accounts of nurse Phyllis Crane and Miss Millicent Higgins, two individuals with personal experiences from the Blitz era, which hold potential for further investigation.

What is the plot of Call the Midwife prequel series?

Initially, when it was first revealed that there would be a spin-off, creator Heidi Thomas provided a general outline of what viewers might anticipate from the show.

Thomas expressed that extending the storyline of Nonnatus House at this moment felt both deeply emotional and fittingly appropriate. He added, “I’ve always had an endless supply of stories for our midwives, and I always will. However, after spending years weeping, laughing, and getting angry from 1957 to 1971, I discovered a longing to explore the more distant past.

In the heart of the East End during the Blitz years, there was an extraordinary blend of hardship, camaraderie, bravery, and happiness. Bombs rained down, yet new life continued to arrive, and the nuns remained steadfast.

Among the persistent Sisters, it’s quite possible that Sister Julienne, Sister Monica Joan, and Sister Evangelina are the ones who continued on.

It’s not unreasonable to speculate that the upcoming series might focus on their World War II nursing experiences, as the original show has hinted at this theme multiple times.

Additionally, it would add depth to Phyllis’ character if we delve deeper into her war-time love story. Fans of the primary series might recall that Phyllis was deeply in love with a pilot during World War II, their passion being both intense and physical. However, their relationship was tragically cut short.

Similarly, Miss Higgins experienced a traumatic event when she sadly lost her parents due to an air raid in 1941.

Based on the duration of the season, we might get a glimpse into Miss Higgins’ early years, all the way up to the tragic occurrences that eventually made her an orphan.

Who is the production team behind Call the Midwife’s prequel series

Heidi Thomas is set to collaborate with Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank, penning, developing, and overseeing production for a prequel series, similar to her work on ‘Call the Midwife’.

This implies that devotees can be assured that the same degree of commitment and excellence will be maintained in this series as well.

Call the Midwife airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-05-29 17:20

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