How to watch 'Call the Midwife' series 15 on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)

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Watch Call the Midwife S15 for free on BBC (UK restricted)
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Call the Midwife series 15 premieres on BBC One & BBC iPlayer on Sunday, 11 January 2026 — 8:00pm GMT

Call the Midwife is back with eight hour-long episodes set in 1971, picking up after the 2025 Christmas Special. This season brings new medical cases, changing social dynamics, and a fresh sense of purpose at Nonnatus House. Helen George, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann, and other main cast members return for the new season.

This season highlights social change, especially the rise of the Women’s Liberation Movement. The midwives take part in marches and "bra-burning" protests. The team also faces challenging cases this season, including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and issues connected to the legacy of slavery.

Nonnatus House is under pressure to meet new NHS and local council rules, leading to debates about changing from traditional habits to uniforms.

Want to stream it for free? Here’s how to watch Call the Midwife series 15 on BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN.

How to watch Call the Midwife S15 for free on BBC iPlayer

The BBC’s online streaming service, BBC iPlayer, streams Call the Midwife series 15 live and on demand for free in the UK (a TV licence is required). Episodes will be available for catch-up shortly after broadcast.

How to watch Call the Midwife S15 on BBC iPlayer from anywhere

BBC iPlayer streams Call the Midwife free for viewers in the UK.

If you’re traveling or living abroad, you’ll need a VPN to securely change your location and access your usual UK apps, including BBC iPlayer.

There are lots of VPNs, but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch from anywhere in the world.

It's very simple to use a VPN to watch Call the Midwife on BBC iPlayer.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you'd select 'United Kingdom'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer, sign in, and watch Call the Midwife for free.

Call the Midwife S15: Cast

Helen George (Trixie)
Jenny Agutter (Sister Julienne)
Judy Parfitt (Sister Monica Joan)
Linda Bassett (Phyllis Crane)
Stephen McGann (Dr. Turner)
Laura Main (Shelagh Turner)

Call the Midwife S15: Trailer

Call the Midwife Series 15 | Official Trailer - BBC - YouTube

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Call the Midwife S15: FAQ

▶︎ When does Call the Midwife series 15 air on TV?

UK: Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 8:00pm on BBC One.

US: Premieres Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 8/7c on PBS.

▶︎ Will it be on BBC iPlayer, and is it free? Yes. It streams live during the broadcast and will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer in the UK for free after the broadcast (TV licence required).

▶︎ Do I need a TV licence to watch on iPlayer? In the UK, you are required to have a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer content live or on demand.

▶︎ Can I watch it outside the UK? BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK. If you are abroad, you may be able to access iPlayer with a VPN.

In the US, new episodes air on PBS starting March 22, 2026; stream free on the PBS app for 30 days; and PBS Passport members get episodes four weeks early starting February 20, 2026.

In Australia, BritBox will air the new season from Tuesday, January 13.

▶︎ How long is the season? Series 15 consists of eight hour-long episodes.

▶︎ What is the setting and focus of this season? The story is set in 1971, with themes including the Women’s Liberation movement, changes at the NHS, and complex medical cases handled by the Nonnatus team.

What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?

You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

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Caroline is a freelance contributor for TechRadar, working primarily across the smart home and appliances channels. Currently the smart home editor for Livingetc and other homes titles, she has a decade of experience in technology journalism and loves nothing more than using whatever knowledge she has gained to help herself and others make better decisions about what devices to bring into their home.

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