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Call the Midwife Returns With 1971 Setting, Hard-Hitting Plots and a Pivotal Revelation

The opener drew strong reactions from viewers, culminating in a tribute to colleague Nico Clarkson.

Overview

  • Series 15 premiered on Sunday 11 January with eight hour-long episodes on BBC One and iPlayer.
  • The first episode tackled a severe neglect case involving four children and a very premature birth, underscoring the show’s medical and social focus.
  • Women’s Liberation activity set the cultural backdrop, with meetings and protests marking the drama’s move into a new decade.
  • Sister Veronica shared a deeply personal confession that could reshape her path, signaling a significant character arc without revealing story details.
  • The episode closed with an on-screen memorial to Nico Clarkson, and coverage notes the franchise’s future with a confirmed series 16, a WWII-set prequel and a 1972 feature film.