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Call the Midwife (2012)

English · Drama · 52 min · 12
★ 7.6 Few ratings 267 ratings
Released 15 Jan 2012
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 7.6 from 267 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Call the Midwife is streaming in the UK on Sky Go, BBC iPlayer.

What the audience says

Call the Midwife rates well above most English series. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 267 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.

Is it worth starting?

This is 15 seasons deep — English drama, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.

Why
It rates 7.6/10 on 267 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you don't want to start something several seasons deep
Best for
A long run rather than a single sitting

Story

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Good to know

Runtime~52 min per episode
Watch with family?12 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Heidi Thomas

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Jennifer Worth (voice)
Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter
Sister Julienne
Judy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
Sister Monica Joan
Molly Vevers
Molly Vevers
Sister Catherine
Rebecca Gethings
Rebecca Gethings
Sister Veronica
Natalie Quarry
Natalie Quarry
Nurse Rosalind Clifford

Where to watch in the UK

Sky GoBBC iPlayer

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon VideoSky Store

Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: All Sky Go titles in the UK

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Frequently asked

Is Call the Midwife worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. This is 15 seasons deep — English drama, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Where can I watch Call the Midwife?
You can stream Call the Midwife in the UK on Sky Go, BBC iPlayer.
Is Call the Midwife family friendly?
Call the Midwife is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Call the Midwife in?
Call the Midwife is an English series (Drama).
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