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Why isn’t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair'

BBC postpones Call the Midwife by one week to broadcast the BAFTAs live, hosted by Alan Cumming at London's Royal Festival Hall.

  • On February 22, BBC One replaced Call the Midwife from its usual 8pm slot with the BAFTAs, hosted by Alan Cumming at the Royal Festival Hall, beginning at 7pm.
  • Because the BAFTAs, a prominent awards show, are scheduled this year, the BBC replaced Call the Midwife on February 22.
  • Series 15 of Call the Midwife has only two episodes left, and the show confirms it returns on March 1 at 8pm.
  • Fans reacted angrily online as fans of Call the Midwife said the delay was `not fair` and social media commenters wrote `I don’t think I can cope with the wait.`
  • Performers set to appear include Jessie Ware, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who give their first UK performance since the Netflix hit was released.
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Why isn’t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair'

Find out why Call the Midwife isn't on TV tonight (February 22) as episode seven is replaced in BBC schedule change - fans say it's 'not fair'

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The Northern Echo broke the news in County Durham, United Kingdom on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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