What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedCall the Midwife
Heidi Thomas · Series · 2012
If you loved Call the Midwife, start with The Midwife's Apprentice (Karen Cushman, 1995) — a book on the same thread. Below: 1 book, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Call the Midwife across media.
If you loved Call the Midwife, you likely crave stories that center on the resilience of women navigating complex social landscapes.
Books on the same thread
The Midwife's Apprentice
Karen Cushman · Book · 1995
Shares a thread with Call the Midwife: Poverty.
Just as Call the Midwife explores the challenges of midwifery in the East End, this story captures the grit and self-discovery of a young woman finding her path through apprenticeship.
Films on the same thread
The Help
Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Call the Midwife: Period Drama.
Like the community-focused narratives in Call the Midwife, this film highlights the power of female solidarity and the struggle for dignity against a backdrop of rigid social class barriers.
The Handmaiden
Film · 2016
Shares a thread with Call the Midwife: Period Drama.
While darker in tone than Call the Midwife, this period piece mirrors the intense focus on the intimate, secret lives of women navigating oppressive domestic environments and complex power dynamics.
The Elephant Man
Film · 1980
Explores: Human dignity, Social prejudice, Empathy.
This film echoes the deep sense of empathy and medical advocacy found in Call the Midwife, focusing on the preservation of human dignity within a judgmental and stratified society.
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Call the Midwife: Sisterhood, Period Drama.
Fans of Call the Midwife will appreciate this story for its emphasis on the enduring bonds of sisterhood and the quiet ambition of women carving out their identities in history.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Shares a thread with Call the Midwife: community.
If you enjoy the serialized, character-driven community dynamics of Call the Midwife, this long-running drama offers a similar immersive experience centered on the intricacies of family and rural life.
Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast
Podcast
Explores: perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Much like the medical and personal support networks showcased in Call the Midwife, this podcast provides an informative and compassionate space for women navigating the realities of their physical health.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Call the Midwife based on a true story?
Yes, Call the Midwife is based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth. The series dramatizes the experiences of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s.
What is the setting of Call the Midwife?
Call the Midwife is set in the East End of London during the 1950s. The drama focuses on the lives of a group of midwives who provide medical care to the local community living in poverty.
Who created the television series Call the Midwife?
The television series Call the Midwife was created by Heidi Thomas. It first premiered in 2012 and follows the lives of midwives working in London during the 1950s.
What is the primary focus of Call the Midwife?
Call the Midwife follows the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s. The show is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth.