BBC launches 'powerful' new drama you can binge-watch
The new six-part series tackles the topic of pregnancy loss
www.liverpoolecho.co.ukHere’s the latest on BBC’s drama Babies.
The BBC’s six-episode drama Babies follows a couple in their 30s dealing with pregnancy loss and the emotional aftermath as they navigate trying to start a family. It stars Siobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu, with the series created by Stefan Golaszewski. It premiered on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer, generating significant attention for its sensitive treatment of baby loss.[2][5][6]
Public reception has been highly emotive, with early episodes described as moving and unflinching, and many viewers reporting strong emotional responses within the first minutes of the series’ run.[5][7][9]
For context, Babies was announced in late 2024 and positioned as a London-set, six-part drama exploring themes of love, grief, resilience, and hope through the lens of a couple’s experience with miscarriage and conception struggles.[4][2]
If you’re seeking resources or support related to baby loss while watching, several organizations such as Sands and Tommy’s are frequently referenced in coverage and official BBC materials for guidance and assistance.[5]
Would you like a quick summary of each episode so you can decide which parts to watch first, or are you looking for background on the creator and cast? I can also pull up recent critical reception or viewer reactions from specific outlets if you want.
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The new six-part series tackles the topic of pregnancy loss
www.liverpoolecho.co.ukCreated, written and directed by Stefan Golaszewski, filming on the new six-part series is now underway
www.bbc.comBabies, the "upsetting" new drama from the creator of Him & Her, starts tonight – and it comes with an important warning on BBC iPlayer.
www.entertainmentdaily.comSiobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu star in Babies.
www.digitalspy.comAn emotional new drama premiered on BBC One on Monday night, with fans sharing their verdict
www.mirror.co.ukPaapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen star.
www.digitalspy.comStefan Golaszewski has shared how he'll never be able to write "with abandon" as the effects of pregnancy loss re-shape everything he does in life
www.womanandhome.com(Warning: Distressing content) I'd need tissues within minutes
www.express.co.uk