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BBC's Call the Midwife star Helen George, who plays Trixie Franklin in the show, has split from her co-star Jack Ashton, but said that their shared children "remain the focus". Helen shares two daughters with Jack Ashton, who played the role of Rev Tom in the show. Helen shared online: "Some months ago, we separated.

The countdown to Christmas is on at Nonnatus House in December 1968 as Apollo 8 prepares for a moon mission. Sister Monica Joan (played by Judy Parfitt) is this could be her last yuletide and that she will not live to see man walk on the moon. Meanwhile, as Shelagh (Laura Main) and Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) navigate family life, they are unsettled when a parcel arrives from May’s mother in Hong Kong.

Each year we're treated to a Christmas special of Call the Midwife, which never fails to gather the entire family for a festive night in. One star of the hit BBC show, which takes on important storylines with a heartwarming charm, is Laura Main who plays caring nurse Shelagh Turner. Laura, 46, has become a beloved character in Call the Midwife and has been a part of the cast since the TV show first aired in 2012.

As Call the Midwife returns to our screens this Christmas with a special festive edition of the hit period drama, it’s safe to say that viewers at home will once again be treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as the staff at Nonnatus House help a few new little ones into the world. But while romance, drama and perhaps even a little festive magic unfolds on screen, away from the show, the stars will be enjoying the holiday season with some well earned downtime with their families and partners.

Helen George, known for her role as Trixie Franklin in the BBC drama series Call The Midwife, has shared some exciting details about the show's Christmas special and revealed she will be taking on a completely different role in the New Year.The much-loved series, which has been warming our hearts every winter since 2012, is set to return this festive season with more stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House.The Christmas Special will kick off two weeks before Christmas with Apollo 8 ready to circle the moon and Sister Monica Joan fears this could be her last Christmas and doubts she'll live to see man walk on the moon. In response, the Nonnatus Family, including Trixie's brother Geoffrey, decide to lift her spirits.

With Not Going Out airing its 100th episode this Christmas, fans are well acquainted with the lives of chaotic couple Lee and Lucy, played by comic Lee Mack and Beyond Paradise ’s Sally Bretton. However, Lee has revealed there was originally a different actress playing his love interest – Doctor Who ’s Catherine Tate. The 55-year-old, who created the sitcom in 2004, revealed that Catherine originally filled the role of Kate in the pilot after the pair performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe together.

Jenny Agutter’s television career has spanned over almost 60 years, but nowadays, she’s more widely known for playing Sister Julienne in Call the Midwife. A series that started in 2012, Call the Midwife has been going for over 10 years with over one hundred episodes and counting.The twelfth Christmas Special will air on Christmas Day with series 13 airing in January.

Thanks to her early appearances in the show The Newcomers and much-loved movie The Railway Children, Jenny Agutter has been on our TV and cinema screens for almost 60 years. But these days she’s most famous for her role as Sister Julienne in Call The Midwife. What started out as a one-off series in 2012 has spanned over a decade.

Ever since her early appearances in the TV show The Newcomers and the much-loved film, The Railway Children, Jenny Agutter has been on our screens for more than 60 years. These days, she’s more widely known for playing Sister Julienne in Call The Midwife. What originally started out as a one-off series in 2012 is still going strong with more than 100 episodes – including 11 specials, a 12th airing on Christmas Day, and a brand new series in January.

Helen George was left blushing during an interview on BBC's Morning Live as her pet dog Charlie began partaking in some self-grooming as she chatted via video link. The Call the Midwife actress, 39, appeared on the BBC show on Thursday, 30 November, to discuss The King and I with hosts Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones.

Call the Midwife star Helen George has been spotted leaving the home of her co-star and on-screen husband Olly Rix's house after they both split from their partners. Helen, 39, and Olly, 36, who play Trixie Franklin and Matthew Aylward in Call the Midwife, are thought to be supporting each other after their breakups. On Sunday morning last weekend, Olly was seen leaving his West London home, dressed casually in dark jogging bottoms and a puffer coat, before he returned carrying two takeaway coffee cups.

Helen George has promised Call The Midwife fans "a quick weep" in the show's emotional Christmas Day special this year. Cosy drama Call The Midwife traditionally airs a festive special on Christmas Day on BBC One, and Helen confirmed it would be back in its usual schedule slot when she stopped in to Friday's Lorraine show.The actress, who plays Trixie Franklin in the period drama about midwives and nuns in London's East End, told show host Ranvir Singh that fans could expect the episode to pull on the heart strings again this Christmas.

Call the Midwife stalwart Helen George has revealed she experienced an incredibly awkward moment with a fan of the BBC period drama. The 39 year old star, who was previously in a relationship with her co-star Jack Ashton from the show, is currently filming episodes for the new series due to air in January 2024.The Nurse Trixie Franklin actress, who has played the bubbly blonde ever since the series first debuted, continues to shoot scenes at the show's Historic Dockyard location in Kent, which doubles up for East London.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has addressed the rumours that her character Beth Tinker had been written off the ITV soap after an ongoing absence from Weatherfield.The 52 year old actress assured fans that she had no plans to leave the cobbles and it was simply down to a cocktail of issues. As well as being in the middle of contract negotiations, Lisa's discovery that she wasn't involved in a run of storylines over the summer meant she decided to jet off on a trip around Europe. She then contracted the coronavirus, which kept her from returning to work even longer.

Olly Rix, who plays the character Matthew Aylward, has reportedly been axed from Call the Midwife, with his character set to be written out of upcoming storylines. Actor Olly, 36, is said to have been told of his character's abrupt departure just last week, with filming having already got underway. His co-stars are said to have been left "stunned and upset" at the exit, with the show's thirteenth series, which aired earlier this year, seeing Matthew tie the knot with midwife Trixie Franklin (Helen George).

Actress Pam Ferris is known for a number of iconic roles on both the big and small screens. However, none have left a lasting impression quite like her terrifying portrayal of Miss Trunchbull in the classic film Matilda . The 73 year old actress has enjoyed a remarkable career, starring in various successful TV shows such as Connie, The Darling Buds of May, Where the Heart Is Rosemary & Thyme, and Call the Midwife .

Call The Midwife's Olly Rix, who plays businessman Matthew Aylward in the popular historical drama, has reportedly split from his girlfriend of seven years. Olly's split comes just one week after his co-star, and on-screen wife, Helen George announced she had split from her long-term partner and fellow Call The Midwife star Jack Ashton. Revealing Olly's split from girlfriend Natasha Fagri, who works as a make-up artist in film and TV, a source told The Sun: "Olly and Natasha were very happy together for a long time, but eventually drifted apart due to work commitments.

Call The Midwife's Helen George has split from her long-term partner, Jack Ashton. In a statement released to the Mirror, Helen said: “Some months ago, we separated.

Two weeks on since the world was treated to the second half of You’s nail biting fourth season, show bosses at Netflix have officially announced that the psychological drama series will return for one final season. The show has followed the life of Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, since 2018, as he dates women while contending with his dark impulses as a sociopathic obsessive stalker and serial killer.

Helen George, on the rare occasion, loves to share insights into her personal life, and her latest social media post certainly delighted her fans.Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Call the Midwife star – who is a doting mum to two young daughters – uploaded an intimate selfie with her youngest child, Lark. The actress shared this striking selfie with daughter LarkIn the snapshot, Helen snuggled up to her one-year-old tot who was sporting two tiny pigtails.

Helen George shares two beautiful daughters with her long-term partner Jack Ashton, and the couple occasionally share sweet family updates on social media.Back in 2021, the Call the Midwife star opened up about her romance with her former co-star. They met when filming the BBC series in South Africa in 2016; and now they now live together with their daughters, five-year-old Wren Ivy and one-year-old Lark in London.

Helen George may be known for her glamourous portrayal of Nurse Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife, but away from screens, the actress is a doting mum of two young girls.On Sunday, the 38-year-old – who is currently starring in the West End show The King and I – took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of her daughters, Wren and Lark, enjoying a low-key stroll at their local park.WATCH: Helen George talks about her wedding in the series finale of Call the Midwife "Park runs together [pink hearts emoji]," she gushed alongside the candid image.Helen shares both of her daughters with long-term partner Jack Ashton. The couple started dating in 2016 after meeting on set in South Africa, when Jack used to play Reverend Tom Hereward on the BBC period drama.

Helen George has taken to social media as her beloved Call the Midwife character found her happily ever after in the series 12 finale.The actress, who has been playing glamorous nurse Trixie Franklin since the drama's conception, delighted viewers when the fan-favourite finally married her beloved Matthew Aylward, played by Olly Rix.WATCH: Helen George talks about the Call the Midwife wedding  Sharing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from the wedding, Helen simply wrote: "My cup runneth over. What an amazing 12 years and counting [heart emoji]."Fans rushed to post comments, with many admitting they were overcome with emotion.

After six years on our screens as nurse Lucille Robinson, Call the Midwife star Leonie Elliot has reportedly left the show to embark on new projects. The much-loved midwife has been a staple of Sunday night viewing in recent years, as she delighted fans with her warm personality and caring ways. However fans haven’t seen her on screen since the second episode of the current series, when it was revealed that Lucille was suffering from severe depression and had made the decision to leave the streets of Poplar to return home to Jamaica.The devastating bout of depression followed Lucille’s miscarriage and was also set against the backdrop of Enoch Powell’s infamous “rivers of blood” speech which highlighted the growing racial tensions of the time period.

Call The Midwife viewers were distraught when they saw one of the show's favourite character's time come to an end in an emotional final of the programme. Lizzie Yue - who was played by Rebecca Hyde - was killed in a car crash with a head injury alongside her husband while pregnant. Dr Turner and Shelagh rushed to help Lizzie by performing a caesarean in the middle of the street to deliver her baby, but he sadly found expectant Lizzie had already passed away minutes before.

Helen George and her partner Jack Ashton recently headed off on a family adventure to Dorset with their two young daughters, and the Call the Midwife actress couldn't help but share a small insight into the trip.MORE: Call the Midwife star Helen George comments on kissing co-star - 'the most unsexy thing'Taking to Instagram on Monday, the Birmingham-born star shared a series of pictures with her little girls, Wren and Lark, during their idyllic stay at beach hotel, Moonfleet Manor.WATCH: Helen George reveals how daughter Wren copes with her absence"Pampered, overfed and thoroughly rejuvenated thank you @moonfleetmanor we had the best stay. You had me at crèche," she wrote in the caption.MORE: Helen George hints at 'obstacles' for Call the Midwife's Trixie and her love interestSEE: Helen George oozes glamour in chic blue maxi after confirming Call The Midwife futureOne of the snaps showed Helen cuddling up to seven-month-old Lark while another saw four-year-old Wren dip her toes in water on a pebble beach – most likely to be Chesil Beach.Fans of the star rushed to post lovely comments, with one writing: "Wow, what a beautiful serene view." Another stated: "Gorgeous photos.

Helen George looked sublime as she joined her Call The Midwife co-stars at a photocall for the beloved BBC period drama.MORE: Helen George and Jack Ashton smoulder in stunning selfie after sharing exciting Call the Midwife newsDressed in a chic powder blue maxi, the actress appeared to be in great spirits as she posed for photos alongside Laura Main and Stephen McGann at the BFI and Radio Times Television Festival on Sunday.WATCH: Helen George stars in Call The MidwifeThe glamorous appearance comes shortly after it was confirmed that Helen - who is famed for her role as Nurse Trixie Franklin - will be returning for the 12th series of the BBC period drama.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George reacts to Aljaz Skorjanec's shock Strictly departureREAD: Call the Midwife star Helen George comments on kissing co-star - 'the most unsexy thing'The series - which has been renewed for seasons 12 and 13, airing in 2023 and 2024 respectively - will also be the "first time in a few years" that Call The Midwife is being filmed without COVID restrictions.Helen recently told Radio Times: "What’s nice is we’re not going to have COVID restrictions for the first time in a few years, which will be wonderful." The actress at the Call the Midwife photocall during BFI & Radio Times Television FestivalHer co-star Laura, who plays Shelagh Turner, added: "There will be no Perspex. We can kiss, we can touch and do what we do."Helen, 39, left the last series early to go on maternity leave but has delighted fans by confirming her return.

Helen George and her boyfriend Jack Ashton enjoyed some time away from their children as they attended the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George reacts to Aljaz Skorjanec's shock Strictly departureSharing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps with her Instagram followers on Tuesday, the actress could be seen getting dressed to the nines. Meanwhile, one of the snaps showed the couple looking utterly besotted as they posed for a striking selfie.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"Gorgeous Sunday at the BAFTAs.

Helen George has encouraged her followers to help the women in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. In honour of International Women's Day on Tuesday, the Call the Midwife star urged her followers to donate to charity Disasters Emergency Committee.MORE: Royal fans notice hidden message inside the Queen's home in latest photographsThe DEC brings together "15 leading UK aid charities, raising funds to quickly and effectively respond to overseas disasters".WATCH: 5 ways to help in the Ukranian crisisAlongside website details, Helen wrote: "On international Women’s Day, let's do something worthwhile for some women who really need our help.

This week Call the Midwife star Helen George - who plays Trixie - described how her experience of cholestasis during her second pregnancy with daughter Lark kept her ‘scratching all day and all night’. The 37-year-old actress - whose partner Jack Ashton was also in the hit series - was diagnosed with the liver condition after she gave birth to her first daughter Wren, now four. She told her Instagram followers that her second pregnancy - which resulted in the birth of daughter, Lark, last November - was ‘so uncomfortable and painful’.