Season 14 of Call the Midwife marks a significant leap forward for the long-running BBC drama — jumping ahead to 1970, a decade that brought sweeping changes to London’s East End. For fans who’ve followed the nuns and midwives through the 1950s, this shift means fresh social challenges alongside beloved character arcs. The series kicked off on BBC One in January 2025, with US viewers catching it on PBS starting late March.

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Setting Year: 1970 · UK Premiere: January 5, 2025 (BBC One) · US Premiere: March 30, 2025 (PBS) · Finale: March 2, 2025 (UK) / May 15, 2025 (US)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact episode count varies by source (6-8)
  • Netflix availability unconfirmed
  • Full international streaming options unknown
3Timeline signal
  • UK ran January 5 – March 2, 2025
  • US broadcast March 30 – May 15, 2025
  • Passport early access from February 28, 2025
4What’s next
  • Season 15 confirmed by PBS
  • Season 16 already in development
  • Creator Heidi Thomas continues aboard

The key facts about the season are summarized in the table below.

Detail Information
Season Number 14
Setting Period 1970
UK Premiere January 5, 2025
UK Finale March 2, 2025
US PBS Premiere March 30, 2025
US Finale May 15, 2025
UK Network BBC One
US Network PBS
New Cast Member Molly Vevers (Sister Catherine)

How many episodes are in Call the Midwife season 14?

UK viewers received Season 14 in an eight-week run, with episodes airing weekly on BBC One from January 5 through March 2, 2025, according to Wikipedia’s episode list. US audiences have a longer window: PBS scheduled the season across eight episodes running from March 30 to May 15, 2025, with weekly Sunday broadcasts at 8/7c, as documented by TV Insider.

Episode list and air dates

  • Episode 1 (UK: Jan 5 | US: Mar 30): Features an apparent immaculate conception at Nonnatus House, directed by Syd Macartney and written by Heidi Thomas.
  • Episode 2 (US: Apr 6): Trixie Aylward cares for a single mother recently released from a psychiatric hospital.
  • Episode 3 (US: Apr 13): Rosalind delivers a baby with a spinal lesion amid a gas explosion.
  • Episode 6 (US: May 4): The dustbin strike disrupts Poplar.
  • Episode 8 (US: May 15): Nancy Corrigan’s wedding plans come together alongside Sister Catherine’s vows.

Christmas special inclusion

The 2025 Christmas special has not been officially confirmed as part of Season 14 at time of publication. The WPBS-TV broadcast schedule lists eight episodes concluding May 15, 2025, but seasonal specials typically air separately.

The catch

UK fans finished the season by early March while US viewers were still mid-run in May. The staggered rollout means American audiences experience the drama nearly three months behind British viewers — and without the option to binge.

Where can I watch Call the Midwife Season 14?

US viewers can watch Season 14 live on their local PBS station every Sunday at 8pm Eastern, with local listings determining exact times, as noted by TV Insider. Streaming options split between the free PBS app (for catching up on Season 13 until March 31, 2025) and WPBS Passport, which offers early access to Season 14 episodes starting February 28, 2025 — a full month before the linear broadcast, according to WPBS-TV.

BBC One and PBS availability

UK viewers access episodes through BBC One’s linear broadcast or BBC iPlayer for catch-up viewing. US audiences rely on their local PBS affiliate, with the free PBS app covering prior seasons only once the new season begins airing. No Netflix distribution has been confirmed for Season 14 as of this writing.

Streaming options

  • BBC iPlayer (UK): Catch-up streaming available post-broadcast
  • Free PBS App (US): Prior seasons only; Season 13 available through March 31, 2025
  • WPBS Passport (US): Members get Season 14 episodes 30 days early starting February 28, 2025
  • Linear PBS (US): Live broadcast Sundays 8/7c from March 30, 2025
Why this matters

For US cord-cutters without a Passport membership, the wait stretches: free app users lose access to Season 13 catch-up just as Season 14 begins on linear TV. The only workaround is either subscribing to Passport or buying the season digitally if available.

What is the release date for Call the Midwife season 14?

UK audiences got first dibs: Season 14 premiered on BBC One on January 5, 2025, per the Wikipedia episode list. The eight-episode run concluded March 2, 2025, per the Call the Midwife Fandom Wiki. US viewers waited until March 30, 2025, when PBS stations began airing episodes at 8/7c, confirmed by TV Insider.

UK premiere

BBC One’s January 5, 2025 premiere placed the show in its traditional Sunday evening slot, with Rotten Tomatoes listing the same date for UK audiences. Episode 1, directed by Syd Macartney, brought creator Heidi Thomas’s scripts back for another run.

US airing schedule

PBS’s March 30 premiere gave American fans a nearly three-month delay compared to UK viewers. The schedule ran weekly through May 15, 2025, with WPBS-TV’s schedule confirming eight episodes from March 30 through May 15 — matching the UK count despite the longer calendar spread.

Who is in the Call the Midwife season 14 cast?

The core ensemble remains intact: Jenny Agutter returns as Sister Julienne, Helen George as Trixie Aylward, and Laura Main as Shelagh Turner, with Stephen McGann as Dr. Patrick Turner and Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle, according to WPBS-TV. Creator Heidi Thomas continues as writer and producer for Series 14, per the Fandom Wiki.

Returning characters

  • Jenny Agutter — Sister Julienne
  • Helen George — Trixie Aylward
  • Laura Main — Shelagh Turner
  • Stephen McGann — Dr. Patrick Turner
  • Cliff Parisi — Fred Buckle
  • Judy Parfitt — Sister Monica Joan (original cast)

New additions

Molly Vevers joins as Sister Catherine, marking the most notable new face in Season 14, according to Wikipedia. Guest stars include Fenella Woolgar as Sister Hilda, per the Fandom Wiki. Supporting midwives include Megan Cusack as Nancy Corrigan and Renee Bailey as Joyce Highland, with Daniel Laurie as Reggie Jackson and Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins also appearing.

Bottom line: Season 14 gives viewers the core cast intact, one major new nun in Sister Catherine, and the 1970 setting bringing fresh social stakes. US fans face a wait until March 30 for linear access, but Passport members can stream a month early from February 28.

Will there be a season 15 of Call the Midwife?

Season 15 is confirmed: PBS hosts an active “All You Need to Know” page about the upcoming season, signaling official greenlighting. Season 16 has also entered development, with creator Heidi Thomas publicly discussing plans to continue exploring the 1970s through the show’s lenses of medicine, community, and social change.

Season 15 confirmation

PBS’s promotional materials for Season 15 suggest production is underway or completed. The network’s track record with the series — consistently strong ratings and international licensing deals — has made Call the Midwife a reliable flagship property.

Season 16 updates

Creator Heidi Thomas has spoken about the differences audiences can expect as the show pushes further into the 1970s. With Sister Julienne, Sister Monica Joan, and Dr. Turner still central to the narrative, writers face the challenge of aging characters authentically while introducing new social challenges — from changing NHS policies to evolving community dynamics in Poplar.

The upshot

BBC and PBS have essentially treated Call the Midwife as an indefinite commitment. The combination of loyal viewership, strong critical reviews, and a formula that bends easily across decades means fans should feel confident the show runs at least through Season 16.

Call the Midwife Season 14 Timeline

Eight dates define the Season 14 journey: the UK kickoff, US premiere, Passport early access, and the finale windows on both sides of the Atlantic.

  • February 28, 2025: WPBS Passport early access begins for US viewers
  • January 5, 2025: Season 14 UK premiere on BBC One
  • March 30, 2025: Season 14 US premiere on PBS
  • March 2, 2025: UK series conclusion
  • March 31, 2025: Free PBS app Season 13 catch-up ends
  • May 15, 2025: US PBS season finale

Confirmed

  • Season 14 aired January 5 – March 2, 2025 on BBC One
  • Season 14 set in 1970
  • US PBS premiere March 30, 2025
  • Molly Vevers joins as Sister Catherine
  • Heidi Thomas continues as writer/producer

Unclear

  • Exact total episode count (sources vary 6-8)
  • Netflix availability for Season 14
  • Christmas special status for 2025
  • Full international streaming options
  • Viewership ratings for Season 14

What the cast and creators have said

“Season 14 will feature an apparent immaculate conception, a gas explosion, a patient in an iron lung, a strike, and more.”

— TV Insider (TV news outlet)

“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.”

— WPBS-TV (local PBS affiliate)

The pattern across both sources points to a season that leans into dramatic medical cases — a gas explosion, an iron lung patient — alongside the dustbin strike storyline that anchors the 1970 setting in real economic history. For longtime viewers, this mix of clinical intensity and community struggle has defined the series since its 2012 debut.

Bottom line

Call the Midwife Season 14 delivers a polished eighth consecutive year of BBC-PBS collaboration, with the 1970 setting offering fresh social texture and the core cast holding strong. US fans willing to pay for Passport membership get a month’s head start on streaming, while linear viewers should pencil in Sunday nights from March 30 through May 15. The show’s renewal through Season 16 confirms BBC and PBS see it as a cornerstone drama for the foreseeable future — and for good reason: the formula of period medicine, community resilience, and evolving characters continues to resonate with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Additional sources

rottentomatoes.com, rottentomatoes.com

While season 14 airs from January 2025, Call the Midwife Season 15 has production underway since May, promising more Poplar tales.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes are in Call the Midwife season 14?

BBC One aired eight episodes in the UK from January 5 to March 2, 2025. PBS scheduled eight episodes in the US from March 30 to May 15, 2025. The episode count matches despite the longer calendar spread for American audiences.

What is the Call the Midwife season 14 release date?

UK viewers could watch from January 5, 2025 on BBC One. US audiences received the season on PBS starting March 30, 2025 at 8/7c. Passport members got early streaming access from February 28, 2025.

Where can I watch Call the Midwife season 14?

UK: BBC One (live and iPlayer catch-up). US: PBS stations live Sundays at 8/7c, via the free PBS app for prior seasons, or WPBS Passport for early Season 14 streaming. Netflix availability has not been confirmed.

What year is Call the Midwife season 14 set?

Season 14 is set in 1970, marking the show’s transition into a new decade in Poplar’s history.

Will there be a Call the Midwife season 15?

Yes. PBS has an active informational page confirming Season 15. Season 16 is also in development, with creator Heidi Thomas overseeing both.

Does Call the Midwife season 14 include a Christmas special?

The 2025 Christmas special has not been officially confirmed as part of Season 14 at time of publication. BBC typically airs the special separately in December.

Who are the main cast in Call the Midwife season 14?

Core returning cast includes Jenny Agutter (Sister Julienne), Helen George (Trixie Aylward), Laura Main (Shelagh Turner), Stephen McGann (Dr. Patrick Turner), and Judy Parfitt (Sister Monica Joan). Newcomers include Molly Vevers as Sister Catherine.