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Call the Midwife Paused for Film & Prequel Series
9 Mar
Summary
- Call the Midwife will take a hiatus for a film and a prequel series.
- The prequel series will focus on characters during World War II.
- Series 16 will explore new settings like community hospitals or GP practices.

The popular series Call the Midwife is set to take a hiatus after its 15th season finale, with its creator confirming a break of a couple of years. This pause is in preparation for a feature film set in 1972 or 1973, which will involve most of the current cast. Following the film, the show is expected to return in its current format.
Further exciting news for fans includes the confirmation of a prequel series, slated for release in 2026. This prequel will delve into the lives of Sister Julienne, Sister Evangelina, and Sister Monica Joan during the tumultuous years of World War II. Additionally, Series 16 is anticipated, with potential shifts in setting to reflect changes in the NHS, possibly featuring community hospitals or GP practices in the East End of London.
Lead actress Helen George, who portrays Trixie, described the break as a "pause" rather than an end. She acknowledged that the cast and crew will miss their usual filming schedule and the community it fosters. The BBC has reportedly confirmed the return of Series 16, assuring fans that the world of Nonnatus House will continue, albeit with potential cast changes and evolving storylines.



