BBC commissions new series of 'Call the Midwife' as PBS set to begin series 3 on March 30
The BBC confirmed Friday that the nuns of Nonnatus House will return for another series in 2015. This is brilliant news as the sun sets on Poplar with the final episode of series 3 airing Sunday, 9 March on BBC One. The hit period drama series which is set in London’s East End will dive head first into the ‘swinging 60’s’ for series which will go into production later this year for a 2015 premiere. The popular period drama, which was created by Heidi Thomas, stars Jessica Raine, Miranda Hart, Pam Ferris, Jenny Agutter and Helen George. No word yet as to who will return for series 4.
In America, however, it’s time to play catch up with the premiere of series 3 beginning Sunday, March 30 on PBS’ Masterpiece series. For U.S. fans readying themselves for the new set of programs following the Christmas special this past December, you’ll remember that the nuns have now left Nonnatus House, which had been tragically reduced to a pile of rubble given its unfortunate proximity to an unexploded WWII bomb.
No matter which side of series 3 you find yourself on, the commissioning of series 4 is another indication that the Beeb is coming out swinging in the UK drama war.