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"Babies" arrives with a strong pedigree and a difficult subject at its centre. Created, written and directed by Stefan Golaszewski, the BAFTA-winning writer behind "Mum and Marriage", the six-part BBC drama follows Lisa and Stephen, a London couple in their 30s whose hope of starting a family is repeatedly tested by multiple miscarriages.
You can watch "Babies" online from anywhere with a VPN (try risk-free) – and potentially for free.
All six episodes of "Babies" will be available to stream as a box set on BBC iPlayer from 6 a.m. local time (GMT) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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Siobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu lead the cast, with Charlotte Riley and Jack Bannon playing another couple whose own relationship troubles begin to strain an old friendship.
This looks set to be one of the BBC's most talked-about spring dramas, not because it is chasing shock value, but because it is taking on a subject television still rarely explores in such detail. Early buzz has framed it as tender, intimate and emotionally raw, with warmth and humour still part of the picture.
In the UK, you will be able to binge all six episodes on BBC iPlayer from the morning of Monday, March 30, or watch episode 1 live on BBC One that night.
Watch 'Babies' in the U.K. for free
In the U.K., "Babies" streams completely free on BBC iPlayer from 6 a.m. on Monday, March 30, with all six hour-long episodes available at once.
If you would rather watch it live, episode 1 airs on BBC One at 9 p.m. that same night, followed by episode 2 at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. This gives you the choice to binge the whole series immediately or follow the BBC One schedule.
If you are overseas when the show premieres, use a VPN service such as NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer from anywhere.
Watch 'Babies' from anywhere
Traveling and blocked from your usual apps? A VPN, or virtual private network, lets your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can securely use your existing streaming services while abroad.
We have tested many options, and the best VPN available right now is NordVPN. It delivers fast, reliable connections and works on a wide range of devices. You can try it risk-free for 30 days thanks to its money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is simple.
1. Install the VPN app on the device you’ll watch on. NordVPN is our pick.
2. Connect to a server in your home country. For example, choose a UK server to access BBC iPlayer while abroad.
3. Open your streaming app and play as normal.
Watch 'Babies' in the U.S.
"Babies" does not have a confirmed U.S. release date at the time of writing.
Right now, the series is a BBC launch in the U.K., with BBC iPlayer carrying the full box set and BBC One airing it on linear TV. International distribution is being handled by All3Media International, which means a U.S. streaming or broadcast deal could still be announced later.
For now, American viewers will need to wait for official news of the release.
If you are a UK resident traveling in the U.S., you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access your usual BBC iPlayer service.
Watch 'Babies' in Canada
There is no confirmed Canadian release date for "Babies" yet.
If you are a U.K. viewer traveling in Canada, a VPN like NordVPN can help you sign in to your usual BBC iPlayer account.
Watch 'Babies' in Australia
'Babies' is not currently scheduled on an Australian platform.
If you normally watch through BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and are away in Australia, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access your account securely.
'Babies' trailer
'Babies' cast
- Siobhán Cullen as Lisa
- Paapa Essiedu as Stephen
- Charlotte Riley as Amanda
- Jack Bannon as Dave
- Ryan McKen as Matt
'Babies' episode guide
'Babies' is a six-part series, with each episode running for roughly 60 minutes.
Episode 1: Lisa and Stephen try to get pregnant again. A tense dinner with Dave and Amanda exposes hidden tensions.
Episode 2: Lisa becomes pregnant again and struggles to stay positive as her fears begin to build.
Episode 3: Flashbacks reveal the origins of Lisa and Stephen's relationship, while Amanda hides her own pregnancy.
Episode 4: At a wedding, Lisa is forced to confront Amanda's pregnancy. Stephen seeks a confrontation with Dave.
Episode 5: Lisa tries to get Stephen to open up about his feelings. Amanda ends her relationship with Dave and starts planning a different future.
Episode 6: Lisa and Stephen navigate a new pregnancy, while Dave attempts to reconnect with his son.
What is 'Babies' about?
'Babies' follows Lisa and Stephen, a couple in their 30s living in London, as they try to build a family while coping with repeated miscarriage and the strain that grief places on a relationship. The series also follows Amanda and Dave, whose own complicated dynamic begins to affect the central couple.
Is 'Babies' based on a true story?
It is not officially billed as a true story adaptation. That said, the BBC has positioned it as an emotionally truthful drama about miscarriage and grief, and Golaszewski's work often draws its power from realism rather than plot-heavy twists.
Are there any content warnings?
Yes. The central subject matter includes pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriage, so this may be a difficult watch for some viewers. It is premiering in BBC One's 9 p.m. slot, which also signals more adult themes.
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