ITV has commissioned a new medical drama set in a post-pandemic NHS.

Maternal will follow three female doctors - played by Parminder Nagra, Lara Pulver and Lisa McGrillis - as they return to work after maternity leave and try to juggle the demands of the job with motherhood.

Scripts from the six-episode series come from newcomer Jacqui Honess-Martin, who said: "I am thrilled to bring this funny, warm and quietly political story to ITV.

"It's been humbling to have the opportunity to hear the stories of so many brave and brilliant female doctors working in the NHS over the past two years and I know the incredible team working on this show will do them proud."

ITV drama head Polly Hill said: "Jacqui's scripts are brilliant, and they perfectly capture how difficult it can be for women juggling family life, whilst under pressure at work, making critical life or death decisions. It's hard to believe this is her first television drama."

Filming on Maternal is currently underway for broadcast on ITV next year.