Call the Midwife Creator Unsure About Show’s Future Duration
Heidi Thomas expresses uncertainty about the show’s longevity but assures fans of endless stories to tell
Call The Midwife, Heidi Thomas, London, BBC, Trixie Aylward
London: The creator of the beloved BBC show Call The Midwife, Heidi Thomas, recently shared that she’s not sure how much longer the series will run. But she reassured fans that there are plenty of stories left to tell.
At 62, Heidi got a bit emotional during the press launch for the latest series. She mentioned that after 14 years, she’s still amazed at how they keep the show going strong.
This news comes right after two festive specials aired on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, featuring Helen George as Trixie Aylward, who brought some holiday cheer to Nonnatus House.
Heidi also pointed out that people often think the show will end soon because of the pill’s introduction, leading to fewer births. But she believes that for every woman who uses it, there’s another who might forget or not even know about it.
She’s been surprised by how women create challenges for themselves, even when society offers them opportunities. It’s this complexity of life that fuels the stories in the show.
Heidi stated, “I don’t know how long we’re going to go on, but we aren’t running out of stories.” She often finds inspiration in British newspaper archives and medical records.
She feels the show is grounded in realism and love, and since times are always changing, there’s no end in sight for the series.
Call The Midwife is set to continue airing until at least 2026, as it was renewed for two more seasons last year. Heidi expressed her excitement about the cast and crew moving into the 1970s together.
The show, which started in 2012, tells the stories of nurses and midwives at Nonnatus House in London’s East End, based on Jennifer Worth’s memoirs. It begins in the late 1950s and follows the community into the early 1970s, featuring a range of stars over the years.
Fans can catch up on Call The Midwife on BBC iPlayer.