Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley will star.

The BBC has announced a new series from writer/director Stefan Golaszewski which explores a young couple’s struggle to become parents.

The six part drama, from the creator of Him & Her, Mum and Marriage, is described as “a warm and touching drama which explores the delicate tightrope of love and loss in a young couple’s desire to become parents.”

The show’s lead cast are Siobhán Cullen (Bodkin), Pappa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project), Jack Bannon (Pennyworth) and Charlotte Riley (Press).

Here’s the synopsis for Babies

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.

Stefan Golaszewski said:

“Paapa, Siobhán, Jack and Charlotte are all incredible actors. Their warmth, detail and deep humanity are essential to telling this crucial story that’s never told.”

Babies comes from Snowed-In Productions and The Money Men Studios for the BBC. Filming is underway now – we’ll keep you posted.