Babies

Babies

6.2/10
BBC iPlayer To Be Determined Drama • Romance

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered March 30, 2026

Babies is a warm and touching drama which explores the delicate tightrope of love and loss in a young couple's desire to become parents. 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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 57 min
Lisa and Stephen try to get pregnant again. A tense dinner with Dave and Amanda exposes hidden tensions.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 57 min
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.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 56 min
Flashbacks show Stephen and Lisa's first meeting, while Amanda's pregnancy and Dave's ambitions create uncertainty for all.
E04
Episode 4
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 56 min
At a friend's wedding, Lisa struggles in the face of Amanda's pregnancy, and Stephen tries to find the courage to confront Dave.
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 57 min
Lisa tries to find a way of getting Stephen to talk to her. Amanda splits up with Dave before beginning the move to her new life.
E06
Episode 6
Mon, Mar 30 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 58 min
Lisa is pregnant, and following her journey to the birth, we see 18 years into the future as her son prepares to leave for university. Dave tries to connect with his son.

Cast

Paapa Essiedu
Paapa Essiedu as Stephen
Siobhán Cullen
Siobhán Cullen as Lisa
Jack Bannon
Jack Bannon as Dave
Charlotte Riley
Charlotte Riley as Amanda

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