Call The Midwife fans convinced show will end in heartbreaking death as they work out final storyline
The popular BBC family drama will come to a close following the conclusion of the 15th series which is currently being filmed and is due to air next year.
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It has left fans speculating at to how the programme might reach its conclusion and some have predicted a tragic death could be on the cards for one of its most popular characters.
One character who looks set to meet her match during the show's finale is Sister Monica Joan.
Whilst not confirmed, fans have begun to cast suspicion that she could fall victim to a death in the programme's final episode.
The character, played by actress Judy Parfitt, has been a part of the show since the very first series and has been one of the drama's fan-favourite characters.
Taking to Reddit, it led one fan to quip that they could kill off their longest-serving character for shock value.
Speculating what is to come: "Something tells me that something is going to happen to Sister Monica Joan.
"I think it's going to be a two part episode and the series will end with implications for the upcoming film... and maybe something for the prequel series."
Another added: "Maybe so. I've honestly been waiting for Sister Monica Joan to leave because she was a bit of a nuisance at times and very openly disobedient and often willful.
"The actress is wonderful but the character has been shown less and less the past couple of years."
Whilst many fans were sad to see the programme come to an end, others argued that now felt the right time to call it a day.
Call The Midwife fans in tears as beloved Nonnatus House resident dies in emotional scenes
They added online: "I love the series but honestly it was time for it to end anyway. Maybe even beyond time. Especially after Lucille left."
As someone else penned: "I'm not too sorry about the show ending — it's had a fabulous run, but the writing and storylines just aren't what they were in the early years."
However, the BBC have clarified that whilst Call the Midwife's main series may be paused - the show's prequel and spin-off movie mean the show will still be on the air for years to come.
They said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come.
"As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course.
"Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.'
Up to 11 million people watched the highly-anticipated episodes at any time since it first launched in 2012.
It has won numerous awards including National Television Awards, TV Choice Awards and has received several BAFTA nominations.
Call The Midwife: A breakdown
Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about?
Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the 'Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration.
Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned.
Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons.
Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis.
Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill.
Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome.
Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington's disease, leprosy and meningitis
Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured.
Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question.
Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes.
Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House.
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