BBC’s Babies: A Heartwarming New Drama You’ll Want to Watch

Image BBC PR - L-R: Paapa Essiedu (Image: Ruth Crafer), Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley

By Jon Donnis

Alright, get ready because the BBC has announced a brand-new drama called Babies, and it sounds like one of those shows that's going to stay with you long after the credits roll. Written and directed by Stefan Golaszewski, the genius behind Mum and Marriage, this six-part series promises a raw and emotional look at love, loss, and everything in between.

Here's the setup: Babies follows Lisa and Stephen, played by the ridiculously talented Siobhán Cullen (Obituary) and Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror). The couple is grappling with the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, all while trying to find hope and strength in their relationship. Life doesn't stop just because you're grieving, and this series dives right into how they manage to keep going, love each other, and hold onto a flicker of humor through it all.

And let's talk about the cast. Alongside Cullen and Essiedu, you've got Jack Bannon (Pennyworth) and Charlotte Riley (The Peripheral) rounding things out. It's a lineup packed with talent, so expect some truly powerful performances. Golaszewski himself said their humanity and warmth are essential for telling this story, which isn't often shown on screen. If you've ever seen his work, you know he doesn't miss when it comes to capturing those raw, intimate moments.

What makes Babies stand out is its willingness to tackle a subject that rarely gets the spotlight. Pregnancy loss is deeply personal and often avoided in mainstream storytelling, but here it's explored with care and authenticity. The show doesn't just dwell on the sadness though. It's about the love that keeps people going, even when life gets impossibly hard.

Behind the scenes, the production team is stacked with talent. Ruth Kenley-Letts (Strike), Neil Blair (Fantastic Beasts), and Richard Laxton (Rain Dogs) are all executive producers, alongside Golaszewski. And with Lyndsay Robinson (Mum) as the series producer, this is shaping up to be a drama that's as heartfelt as it is beautifully made.

Filming is already underway in London, so it won't be long before we get to see this one for ourselves on BBC One and iPlayer. If you're into stories that feel painfully real but leave you hopeful, Babies needs to be on your radar.

Fair warning, though: you're probably going to need some tissues for this one.