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One Born Every Minute Returns After 7 Years
8 Apr
Summary
- The popular maternity ward documentary series is returning to television.
- It ran for eleven seasons from 2010 to 2018 before being axed.
- New episodes will capture evolving family dynamics and NHS staff challenges in 2026.
Seven years after its cancellation, the observational documentary series "One Born Every Minute" is making a comeback. The program, which previously aired for eleven seasons between 2010 and 2018, followed the intimate and emotional journeys within maternity wards. A new generation of viewers will now be able to experience childbirth through 12 new episodes.
Filming for the upcoming season is scheduled for later this year, with the series set to air on E4. The show aims to capture the evolving family dynamics, advancements in maternity care, and the significant challenges faced by NHS staff in 2026. Fixed-rig cameras will once again be used to document the raw and unpredictable moments experienced by expectant families and the medical teams supporting them.
The show, which previously won a BAFTA for best factual series, will maintain its original format by following labor and birth in delivery rooms. This revival is timely, as much has changed in pregnancy and maternity care since its initial run, offering an exciting opportunity to reimagine the series and explore how the digital age has reshaped family navigation during this life-changing stage.
