Title: "Scott Mills Apologizes Following Major On-Air Blunder During BBC Radio 2 Broadcast"

BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Apologizes After On-Air Blunder Over Call The Midwife “Funeral”
By Jessica Janes for MailOnline | Updated: 21:48 BST, 26 June 2025

[Image: Scott Mills at his Radio 2 desk, looking sheepish during the broadcast]
Caption: Scott Mills during his Radio 2 Breakfast Show, where he mistakenly announced the end of Call The Midwife.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills sparked confusion—and a swift apology—during his Breakfast Show on Thursday after falsely declaring the beloved drama Call The Midwife would end after its 15th season. The 51-year-old host even staged a dramatic “funeral” segment for the show, complete with somber music and a listener hotline for grieving fans.

The On-Air Mix-Up
Mills opened the segment by solemnly announcing, “This morning, we woke up to the news that the show that never ends is indeed ending. I’m sorry if this is how you’re finding out.” He cited reports from The Daily Star, which claimed the BBC series would conclude in 2026. Listeners flooded the show with emotional tributes, with one fan pleading, “Maybe it’ll come back?” Mills firmly replied, “No, it won’t.”

But just minutes later, the mood shifted when Mills received a correction from BBC bosses. Reading a statement live, he admitted, “I may have done a bad thing here.” The BBC clarified: “Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come. There are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film, a prequel, and a 16th series planned. It isn’t going anywhere!”

[Image: Cast of Call The Midwife smiling in a scene from the show]
Caption: The cast of Call The Midwife, which has been renewed through Season 16.

Why the Confusion?
The Daily Star had quoted a source stating the show would “bow out” after Season 15, wrapping up storylines. However, the BBC emphasized its long-term commitment to the series, which averages 11 million viewers per episode. Earlier this year, The Sun revealed plans for a WWII-era prequel exploring characters’ origins, adding to the show’s expanding universe.

Listener Reactions
During the ill-fated segment, Mills played funeral dirges and invited fans to share their grief. One caller reminisced about “laughing, crying, and gasping at births” on the show. Another pleaded, “This can’t be the end!” Mills later joked, “Note to self: Check facts before hosting a funeral.”

[Image: Scott Mills laughing with co-host following the on-air apology]
Caption: Mills and his co-host after retracting the cancellation news.

A New Era for Radio 2
Mills took over the Breakfast Show in January 2025 following Zoe Ball’s departure. His tenure has been marked by lighthearted segments, though this blunder proved even seasoned presenters face live radio pitfalls. The BBC confirmed no disciplinary action would follow, calling it an “honest mistake.”

Fans of Call The Midwife can breathe easy—the series continues with Season 15 in 2026, followed by new projects. As for Mills? He’ll likely double-check headlines before his next on-air eulogy.

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