WATERTOWN, NY (March 18, 2025) – The critically acclaimed British drama CALL THE MIDWIFE will return for its 14th season – premiering Sundays at 8:00 pm, starting March 30, 2025 on WPBS-TV.
The new season begins in 1970, marking a new decade in Poplar. As chaos unfolds when activists on the Isle of Dogs block access in their bid for independence, Dr. Turner and the midwives must work to keep things running as usual. Meanwhile, the Nonnatus House will continue to tackle social challenges like poor housing, poverty, and various health issues, including a puzzling case of apparent immaculate conception. Returning cast includes Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan, Jenny Aggutter as Suster Julienne, Laura Main as Nurse Shelagh Turner, Helen George as Nurse Trixie Aylward, Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle, Stephen McGann as Dr. Patrick Turner, and more.
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS
Episode 1 (Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 8 PM) An apparent immaculate conception causes consternation at Nonnatus House.
Episode 2 (Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 8 PM) Trixie cares for a single mother recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Episode 3 (Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 8 PM) Rosalind delivers a baby with a suspicious spinal lesion. A sudden gas explosion shocks all.
Episode 4 (Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 8 PM) The sisters welcome a new postulant, Sister Catherine, to Nonnatus House.
Episode 5 (Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 8 PM) The Nonnatus team oversee the care of a man living inside an iron lung.
Episode 6 (Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 8 PM) A dustbin strike creates a refuse site outside Nonnatus House. Joyce handles a rude patient.
Episode 7 (Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 8 PM) Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint which has been upheld.
Episode 8 (Sunday, May 15, 2025 at 8 PM) Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn. Sister Catherine takes her First Vows.
Catch up before the new season premieres with Season 13 – now available to stream with the free PBS app through March 31, 2025 (U.S. only).
WPBS members can view the new season early with WPBS Passport (U.S. only) – Each episode will be available 30 days ahead of its broadcast date, starting with Episode 1 on February 28, 2025. WPBS Passport is a member benefit that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming. Learn more about WPBS Passport at: watch.wpbstv.org/passport/learn-more.
CALL THE MIDWIFE was created and written by Heidi Thomas. Executive Producers: Pippa Harris and Heidi Thomas. The series is a Neal Street Production for BBC, in co-production with PBS, and is distributed internationally by BBC Studios.
CALL THE MIDWIFE will be available to stream on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS app, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
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