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Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Call the Midwife's Helen George shares sneak peek as filming for Christmas special continues
BBC Call the Midwife's Helen George shares sneak peek as filming for Christmas special continues Call The Midwife actress Helen George has shared an exciting behind-the-scenes update as filming continues for the upcoming series 15 and the two-part Christmas special. Call the Midwife star teases return of character in series finale Call the Midwife's Helen George, who plays Trixie Aylward in the beloved BBC series, has given fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the upcoming season 15 with a post on her Instagram. The 40-year-old actress sparked excitement among viewers by sharing an image of a miniature Nativity scene set within Nonnatus House, captioning it: "Summer nativity scenes." The shared photograph suggests that production for the eagerly awaited two-part Christmas special is in full swing, having kicked off earlier this month. Social media channels for the show have hinted at a thrilling Christmas episode, promising a narrative split between Poplar and Hong Kong, reports the Mirror. BBC Call the Midwife's Helen George shares sneak peek as filming for Christmas special continues The plot teases potential struggles and exhilaration, with "distant troubles, wild celebrations, new beginnings, sad reunions and a few sore heads," all expected to feature prominently. Article continues below In the festive episodes, senior staff from Nonnatus House will head to Hong Kong on an important mission, leaving their junior counterparts to manage affairs in Poplar. An enticing synopsis for the special reveals: "As the Christmas action shifts between the sun-drenched Far East and a snowy East End, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order's future." "After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it, work with it, and see what love can do. This change of energy reverberates throughout series 15." Call the Midwife is back with two Christmas specials and a series (Image: BBC ) After the Christmas special, fans can mark their calendars for the show's return in January 2026, with eight new episodes diving into 1971, featuring storylines that echo the feminist sentiments of the time, including scenes of characters burning bras outside Nonnatus House. The synopsis continues: "As the year unfolds, we see the team handle cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery." In an exciting development, viewers are also primed for a deep dive into the origins of Nonnatus House with a prequel series set during the tumult of World War Two and a film journeying to 1972, which promises to take some of the series' "iconic" characters on an international escapade. Heidi Thomas, the creative force behind the series, has offered a glimpse into the wartime prequel, spotlighting the indomitable spirit and unity of the East End amid the harrowing Blitz. She revealed captivating details about the prequel, stating: "The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. The series is set to be getting a spin-off (Image: BBC ) "There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces." Although the specifics of the film's "top-secret location" are being kept under tight wraps, Heidi has dropped hints at an enthralling shift away from the well-trodden cobblestones to new horizons. Article continues below She further stated: "As the classic Call the Midwife series moves further into the 1970s, it also seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. "The rise in hospital births, and changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters. Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen!" Call the Midwife is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Call the Midwife's Helen George teases fans with update for series 15
Call the Midwife star Helen George has given fans a glimpse of what's to come in the BBC period drama's upcoming two-part Christmas special. Call the Midwife actress Helen George has posted a sneak peek from the set of the show's season 15 on social media. The 40-year-old star, who plays Trixie Aylward in the long-running BBC period drama, excited fans with an image on her Instagram stories Sharing a miniature Nativity scene placed within the walls of Nonnatus House. The actress shared: "Summer nativity scenes." The photograph implies that filming is still underway for the two-part Christmas special, which began earlier this month. According to the show's official social media, fans of the programme can anticipate an exciting Christmas special, set to be split between Poplar and Hong Kong. The storyline hints at challenges and excitement as "distant troubles, wild celebrations, new beginnings, sad reunions and a few sore heads," are set to unfold. During the two-parter, senior Nonnatus House staff will venture to Hong Kong for a key mission, forcing their junior colleagues to work independently back in Poplar. A synopsis of the episode teases: "As the Christmas action shifts between the sun-drenched Far East and a snowy East End, Sister Julienne suddenly finds herself excited about the Order's future. "After years of battling change, she decides to embrace it, work with it, and see what love can do. This change of energy reverberates throughout series 15." Following the Christmas special, the show will return in January 2026 with eight more episodes. The latest instalment of the beloved series kicks off in 1971, with a nod to the era's feminist movement as some characters are seen burning their bras outside Nonnatus House. The synopsis continues: "As the year unfolds, we see the team handle cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery." Amidst the buzz of filming for the new series, there's more thrilling news for fans as Nonnatus House is set to broaden its horizons. Viewers can eagerly anticipate a prequel series set against the backdrop of World War Two and a film, which will be set in 1972 that will take some of the show's "iconic" characters abroad. Heidi Thomas, the mastermind behind the series, has given a sneak peek into the prequel, highlighting the resilience and spirit of the East End during the Blitz. She teased: "The Blitz years in the East End were extraordinary - filled with loss, togetherness, courage and joy. The bombs fell, the babies kept on coming, and the Sisters kept on going. There will be so much in the prequel for our wonderful, loyal fans, including the appearance of some familiar (if much younger!) faces." While details about the film's "top-secret location" remain under wraps, Heidi hints at an exciting departure from the usual setting. She added: "As the classic Call the Midwife series moves further into the 1970s, it also seems the perfect time for our much-loved regulars to take a short break from Poplar and test themselves in an unfamiliar landscape. "The rise in hospital births, and changes in the NHS, have clipped their wings, and this is their chance to take flight and work out what really matters. Whilst the location of the film remains top-secret, I can say it is going to look absolutely fantastic on the big screen!"
