Channel 4's One Born Every Minute to return for new series

The ground-breaking observational series ran for 11 seasons between 2010 and 2018.

Now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate and emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes.

The latest series, which is to be filmed later this year, will capture modern Britain.

The reboot will place cameras in the heart of an NHS hit by budget cuts and staff shortages.

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One Born Every Minute will capture the unpredictable experiences of expectant families as well as the medical staff supporting them, and will show real-life experiences of labour and delivery.

The original series won a Bafta for Best Factual Series in 2010.

The new series will consist of 12 episodes and will air on E4 as opposed to Channel 4, where it was originally broadcast.

Vivienne Molokwu, Senior Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment and Commissioning Lead for E4, told Radio Times: "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."

Meanwhile, Will Rowson, Co-Creative Director at programme makers Dragonfly TV, said: "There's such affection for One Born Every Minute.

"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."

How to watch One Born Every Minute

The docuseries first launched in 2010, and following its success, several international versions were also commissioned.

The series landed a BAFTA following its first season for best factual series, and was nominated in the same category in 2011.

Previous seasons of One Born Every Minute are available to watch on Channel4.com

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