ITV medical drama Maternal will not be returning for a second series, with the "difficult decision" having come following lower viewing figures for the show than expected.
The show followed three medics as they returned to work at a hospital following their maternity leave. The six-part series had been set after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The first series consisted of six episodes which aired earlier this year, broadcast between January 16 and February 20. The episodes were also available to stream on ITVX.
