E4 and Dragonfly TV (part of Banijay UK) are returning to the format One Born Every Minute after an eight year break.
The fixed-rig observational documentary series ran for eleven seasons between 2010 – 2018 on Channel 4. 12 new episodes will be filmed later this year.
This latest series will highlight evolving family dynamics, advances in maternity care, and the challenges faced by NHS staff in 2026.
Once again, the series will be filmed using fixed-rig cameras to follow expectant families and the medical teams who support them.
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.
Pippa Considine
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