Channel 4 has commissioned a fifth series of One Born Every Minute as the documentary series moves from Leeds General Infirmary to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
The broadcaster has ordered 20 x 60-minute episodes of the documentary series, up from its current run of 14 of the hour-long programmes.
Following the move, the series will be made by Dragonfly West for the first time. It will be filmed in autumn and is due to air early next year.
After two series filmed at Leeds General Infirmary, the next series of One Born Every Minute will be set in a maternity ward in Southmead Hospital in Bristol. Post-production will take place at Evolutions newly-opened Bristol office. The series is exec produced by Madonna Benjamin for Channel 4.
Benjamin said: “One Born is a much-loved Channel 4 programme and we’re delighted to be moving to a new part of the country, after two brilliant series in Leeds.”
One Born Every Minute was first broadcast in 2010 and picked up a BAFTA for best factual series in 2011.
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