- Watch Call the midwife S15 free on BBC (restricted to UK)
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- Call the midwife series 15 premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m. GMT
Call the midwife is back with eight-hour episodes set in 1971, picking up after the 2025 Christmas special. This season brings new medical cases, changing social dynamics and a new sense of purpose to Nonnatus House. Helen George, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann and other main cast return for the new season.
This season highlights social changes, including the rise of the Women’s Liberation Movement. Midwives participate in marches and demonstrations to “burn bras”. The team also faces difficult cases this season, including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and issues related to the legacy of slavery.
Nonnatus House is under pressure to comply with new rules from the NHS and local council, leading to debates about switching from traditional habits to uniforms.
Want to stream it for free? Here’s how to watch Call the midwife series 15 on BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN.
How to watch Call the Midwife S15 for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC’s online streaming service, BBC iPlayerflow Call the midwife series 15 live and on demand for free in the UK (TV license required). Episodes will be available for catch-up shortly after they air.
How to watch Call the Midwife S15 on BBC iPlayer from anywhere
BBC iPlayer flow Call the midwife free to viewers in the UK.
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Call the Midwife S15: Casting
- Helene George (Trixie)
- Jenny Agutter (sister Julienne)
- Judy Parfitt (sister Monica Joan)
- Linda Bassett (Phyllis Crane)
- Stephen McGann (Dr. Turner)
- Laura Main (Shelagh Turner)
Call the Midwife S15: Trailer
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Call the midwife S15: FAQ
▶︎ When is Call the Midwife series 15 on TV?
United Kingdom: Sunday January 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. on BBC One.
United States: premieres Sunday March 22, 2026 at 8/7c on PBS.
▶︎ Will it be on BBC iPlayer, and is it free? Yes. It is broadcast live during the broadcast and will be available for free on demand on BBC iPlayer in the UK after the broadcast (TV license required).
▶︎ Do I need a TV license to watch on iPlayer? In the UK, you need a TV license to watch BBC iPlayer content live or on demand.
▶︎ Can I watch it outside the UK? BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK. If you’re abroad, you may be able to access iPlayer with a VPN.
In the United States, new episodes air on PBS starting March 22, 2026; stream free on the PBS app for 30 days; and PBS Passport members receive episodes four weeks early starting February 20, 2026.
In Australia, BritBox will air the new season starting Tuesday, January 13.
▶︎ How long is the season? Series 15 consists of eight one-hour episodes.
▶︎ What is the framework and direction of this season? The story is set in 1971, with themes including the women’s liberation movement, changes to the NHS and the complex medical cases handled by the Nonnatus team.
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