{"id":2218904,"date":"2026-01-01T14:35:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2218904"},"modified":"2026-01-01T14:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:35:05","slug":"did-you-catch-this-sneak-peak-at-call-the-midwife-season-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/did-you-catch-this-sneak-peak-at-call-the-midwife-season-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you catch this sneak peak at Call The Midwife Season 15?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"4206e206-4fee-4280-8957-76c779ddbab9\">We\u2019re still getting over the two heartbreaking Christmas episodes of <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/call-the-midwife\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/call-the-midwife\/\">Call The Midwife<\/a>,<\/em> but it\u2019s not long until the show returns to our screens for its 15th season \u2013 and we\u2019ve just been treated to our first look.<\/p>\n<p>The first episode of season 15 will air at 6pm on Sunday 11 January on BBC One, transporting us to 1971 as our favourite characters, including Helen George&#8217;s Trixie Franklin and Renee Bailey&#8217;s Joyce Highland, lead a march for the Women\u2019s Liberation Movement and burn their <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/bras\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/bras\/\">bras<\/a> outside Nonnatus House in a protest.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"4206e206-4fee-4280-8957-76c779ddbab9-2\">The women&#8217;s liberation movement is just one of the issues the new series will spotlight, with the show\u2019s synopsis also revealing that we can expect storylines on premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-b border-solid border-[#333]\">\n<span class=\"&#10;after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t-[#333] after:border-t after:border-solid&#10;before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t-[#333] before:border-t before:border-solid&#10;font-article-heading pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333] flex custom-thumbnail-list-styles\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">These darker storylines mark a change for the usually &#8216;cosy&#8217; show, with Jenny Agutter, who plays Sister Julienne, revealing that both the Christmas episodes and upcoming 15th season will be darker as they reflect the times when the 70s felt &#8216;a little dangerous.&#8217;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"dd6c319e-2781-47f9-945d-81a6f78b77f9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYaDdv6rhT3SQRdY2nPUk8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: BBC\/Neal Street Productions\/Luke Ross)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"109d58da-49c0-4a3e-ae32-e663040ed556\">Speaking to <em>The Mirror<\/em>, she revealed, &#8216;I think the whole of the series is no longer cosy, because one&#8217;s feeling in many ways, not unlike we are today, with the changes that are happening (in the world). One looks towards a future that hopefully will be better, but it feels a little dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Of course, what makes it easier is this community that are actually cohesive and are actually supporting one another, which we look to and hope to have. But yes, it&#8217;s not a cosy watch.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>While the show may be set to deviate from its usually cosy, heartwarming storylines, we can still expect all the usual excitement from our Sunday night episodes. Meeting them in the 70s, the midwives are carving out a new &#8216;future&#8217; for the Order, the show\u2019s synopsis reveals, and after &#8216;battling change,&#8217; Sister Julienne \u201cdecides to embrace it, work with it, and see what love can do.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4HqLjjfYtUw9NHQZi2fKDJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4HqLjjfYtUw9NHQZi2fKDJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This change of energy reverberates throughout series 15,\u201d it adds.<\/p>\n<p>The show\u2019s showrunner Heidi Thomas promises that &#8216;series 15 of <em>Call the Midwife<\/em> is one of our most exciting to date,&#8217; with it seeing \u201cthe dawn of a whole new era,\u201d for our beloved characters before we get to see them in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-prequel\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-prequel\/\"><em>Call The Midwife<\/em> prequel<\/a> and the upcoming <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-film\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-film\/\"><em>Call The Midwife<\/em> film<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d3eb1499-2027-41e8-a2ef-9e1e782ffbb0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC.jpg\" alt=\"first look at season 15 of Call The Midwife\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1920-80.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1600-80.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1280-80.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-768-80.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-415-80.jpg 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-360-80.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JNkGGwrz8xDs5hD8MfuuEC.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: BBC\/Neal Street Productions\/Olly Courtney)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"97827664-8669-43ac-aebf-e03fd3c8e166\">While we\u2019re rewatching our favourite episodes in anticipation of the new season (don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered with our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-season-14-ending-explained\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/call-the-midwife-season-14-ending-explained\/\">TV expert explaining the ending of <em>Call The Midwife<\/em> season 14<\/a>), we can hardly contain our excitement at the news Helen George is returning for good as Trixie Franklin in the 15th season.<\/p>\n<p>She will be joined by favourites including Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne and Linda Bassett as Nurse Phyllis Crane. Judy Parfitt is back as Sister Monica Joan, while a behind-the-scenes image also recently confirmed the return of Teddy Berriman playing Andrew Trottwood, who was left severely disabled after contracting measles as a toddler in season 14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season 15 of <\/strong><em><strong>Call The Midwife<\/strong><\/em><strong> will air at 6pm on Sunday 11 January, 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Here&#8217;s <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/how-to-watch-call-the-midwife-christmas-special-2025\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/life\/news-entertainment\/how-to-watch-call-the-midwife-christmas-special-2025\/\"><strong>how to watch Call the Midwife Christmas special<\/strong><\/a><strong> if you missed it first time around. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.womanandhome.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re still getting over the two heartbreaking Christmas episodes of Call The Midwife, but it\u2019s not long until the show returns to our screens for its 15th season \u2013 and we\u2019ve just been treated to our first look. 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