BBC confirms Call the Midwife to continue amid axing reports
It has gone on to win several major gongs, including BAFTAs, TV Choice and National Television Awards.
Filming is already underway for series 15 of Call the Midwife, which the Daily Star reported was set to be the last.
An insider, speaking to the news outlet, said: 'After years of drama and countless births, Call The Midwife is coming to an end. The team have decided it's time to draw the show to a close and bow out.
'This is the last we'll see of these much-loved characters. Storylines will tie up a lot of loose ends.'
They continued: 'It's a bittersweet time for the cast and crew. They're all sad it's coming to an end, but they want to make sure the show gets the ending it deserves.'
Fans were quick to jump on social media to share how "upset" they were with reports Call the Midwife had been axed.
One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "I'm so upset I love call the midwife praying doctor who ain't next, im scared."
Another viewer added: "I can't believe they are taking Call The Midwife away from me this is a personal attack."
A third fan commented: "They cancelled call the midwife I'm going into a permanent mourning."
they cancelled call the midwife I'm going into a permanent mourning
The 15th and final series of Call the Midwife will consist of eight hour-long episodes and will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from January 2026.
The new series will follow a two-part Christmas special in 2025, which will be set in Hong Kong and Poplar.
But despite these reports, the BBC has reassured fans Call the Midwife "isn't going anywhere".
A Call the Midwife prequel series is set for production in 2026. (Image: BBC / Neal Street Productions / Olly Courtney)
The broadcaster said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come.
"As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course.
"Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.'
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As well as series 15, the BBC also previously announced a new Call the Midwife prequel series.
The prequel series, set in Poplar during World War II, will be made for the BBC in 2026.
In addition to the new TV series, Neal Street (production company), in development with BBC Film, is producing a Call the Midwife film.
The BBC said: "This will be set overseas in 1972 and feature iconic characters from the existing TV show."
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