TV series · 2012 · BBC One
Is Call the Midwife based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Call the Midwife is based on the book Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth (2002).
The TV series premiered in 2012 on BBC One.
The book behind Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
by Jennifer Worth · first published 2002 · memoir
2002 memoir (first of three volumes) by Jennifer Worth.
Common questions
Is Call the Midwife based on a book?
Yes. Call the Midwife is based on the book Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth (2002).
Who wrote the book Call the Midwife is based on?
Call the Midwife was written by Jennifer Worth and first published in 2002.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Call the Midwife before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.