Series synopsis
Babies is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on March 30, 2026. It ended on April 14, 2026. It was created by Stefan Golaszewski. It stars Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley.
Lisa and Stephen are dealing with the painful struggle of pregnancy loss while life continues around them. However, despite facing dark times of grief and loneliness, they are finding their way through it with a burning sense of hope, humour, and love, realising the strength of their relationship, which will ultimately bring them closer than ever.
Premise
Lisa and Stephen are dealing with the painful struggle of pregnancy loss while life continues around them. However, despite facing dark times of grief and loneliness, they are finding their way through it with a burning sense of hope, humour, and love, realising the strength of their relationship, which will ultimately bring them closer than ever.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paapa Essiedu as Stephen
- Siobhán Cullen as Lisa
- Jack Bannon
- Charlotte Riley
Guest cast
- Ryan McKen as Matt
- Taj Kandula as Anji
- Zion Veerapen-Bernard as Daniel
- Rosie Raven as Ruth
- Lottie Amor as Rose
- Tracy Anne Green as Tina
- Helen Anderson as Janice
- Sandra Veronica Stanczyk as Olga
- Lydia Bakelmun as Nurse
- Gary Lilburn as Alan
- Jay Simpson as Ralph
- Daniel Boyd as Simon
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 30, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 19, 2020 | June 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Lisa and Stephen try to get pregnant again. A tense dinner with Dave and Amanda exposes hidden tensions. |
March 30, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Lisa manages to get pregnant again, trying to stay positive in the face of her fears. Dave overhears Amanda talking about her ex and wants to know more. |
March 31, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Flashbacks show Stephen and Lisa’s first meeting, while Amanda’s pregnancy and Dave’s ambitions create uncertainty for all. |
April 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Babies Know Challenging the notion of a blank slate, three studies explore how babies are born with expectations about everyday life. |
June 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
Movement From curiosity to understanding: researchers unveil the surprising ways that infants learn how to anticipate and respond to the movements of others. |
June 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
Senses Several experts make sense of how babies touch, taste and see as they embark on a sensory journey that will shape the rest of their lives. |
June 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 14, 2026 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |