BAFTA-award winning One Born Every Minute comes to E4 for a New Generation

E4 and Dragonfly TV (part of Banijay UK) are returning to the maternity ward to bring viewers a brand-new series of One Born Every Minute.

The ground-breaking fixed-rig observational documentary series ran for eleven seasons between 2010 – 2018 on Channel 4. Now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate, emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes which will be filmed later this year.

This latest series returns to capture modern Britain, highlighting evolving family dynamics, advances in maternity care, and the real-life challenges faced by NHS staff in 2026. The series will bring fresh stories, diverse voices, and a contemporary perspective to the timeless experience of childbirth.

Once again, the series will be filmed using fixed-rig cameras to follow the raw, emotional, and sometimes unpredictable moments experienced by expectant families and the medical teams who support them. Staying true to its original format, One Born Every Minute continues to celebrate the strength, resilience, and humanity found in delivery rooms during this life-changing period.

Vivienne Molokwu, Senior Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment and Commissioning Lead for E4 said: “Nearly 10 years on, we feel very privileged to once again follow the journey that parents embark on as they welcome their babies to the world. We know the roller coaster of emotions that this period brings is something that will really resonate with the E4 audience, and we cannot wait for our viewers to see how the digital age has reshaped how families navigate this stage of life.”

Will Rowson, Co-Creative Director at Dragonfly TV added: “There’s such affection for One Born Every Minute, and we’re thrilled to return to it. In the years it’s been away so much around pregnancy and maternity care has changed, making this an exciting moment to reimagine the show for an E4 audience.”

One Born Every Minute was commissioned for E4 by Senior Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment, Vivienne Molokwu with Rita Daniels, Commissioning Editor, Factual & Documentaries. Executive Producers are Will Rowson and Simon Kerfoot, with Series Producer Becky Houlihan, Series Editor Andrew Dedman, and Line Producer Emma McCormack. Banijay Rights handles international distribution for the series.