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Call the Midwife fans bid an emotional farewell to midwife Trixie Franklin in a recent episode of the BBC show, as the nurse flew to Portofino to look after her sick aunt.That’s because in real life the actress that plays her, Helen George, took some time out of filming the much-loved series to give birth to her own baby - second daughter Lark. Helen and her former co-star Jack Ashton welcomed little Lark in November, a baby sister for their older daughter Wren, four.

Helen George has returned to social media after responding to the backlash she received over a recent Call the Midwife episode.MORE: Helen George looks angelic in chic collared midi dress during intimate night outTaking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the beloved period drama - looked flawless as she revealed one of the environmentally-friendly beauty products she adores - a deodorant from We Are Wild.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"I started using this a couple of months ago," she tells her followers. "I was looking to reduce my plastic waste, I'm recycling so much.

Helen George has hit back at critics who called her "unprofessional" for continuing to film Call The Midwife during her pregnancy.The 37 year old gave birth to her second daughter, Lark, in November, with scenes of the hit BBC period drama she filmed while pregnant now airing. While a number of her fans are supporting the fact that she continued working during her pregnancy, a minority are blasting her – with one even calling her "unprofessional".The actress, who plays Trixie Franklin on the show, has now taken to social media to hit back at the negative comments posted about her online. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

There has been great news for Call the Midwife fans as the smash-hit BBC One series recently returned for its mammoth eleventh series. And viewers will undoubtedly be familiar with Laura Main, who has taken on the role of Sister Bernadette, otherwise known as Shelagh Turner. in the East End drama since its debut.

Call the Midwife actress Helen George has revealed the BBC show used ‘clever trickery’ to ensure her pregnancy bump was hidden as she recorded scenes for the Christmas special and upcoming series. As the festive episode was filmed back in the summer, long before she welcomed second baby daughter Lark with partner Jack Ashton, Helen said the team had to get inventive.

Call The Midwife’s Helen George has revealed the name of her new baby daughter. The star, 37, welcomed her second child with partner Jack Ashton last month, but the couple had kept the baby’s name quiet until now.

Call The Midwife actress Helen George has announced that she has welcomed her second child with her partner Jack Ashton. The BBC One star, who recently shared a rare family snap with her adorable four year old daughter Wren, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap with her 37,200 followers of the newborn resting on the chest of her partner Jack.

While the cast of Call the Midwife is known for the babies they deliver in character, their off-screen family links are less discussed. However, the majority of the cast have married and become proud parents since they first joined the cast.

Call The Midwife could be in danger after the studio that the show is filmed in has been bought by Netflix. The streaming giant - which makes shows such as Sex Education and The Crown - has said that only its own shows will be made in the studio.

If you're a fan of BBC's Call The Midwife, you will be accustomed to seeing the cast walk around in their nuns and nurses costumes, so when we see them out of their usual attire, we can't quite believe our eyes. Leonie Elliot who plays midwife Lucille Anderson made everyone double take on the red carpet of the National Television Awards which are sponsored by OK!.

Pregnant Helen George looked absolutely sensational for a glamorous night out in London with her husband Jack Ashton on Monday.

Helen George is making the most of her time ahead of the arrival of her second child. Sharing a lovely photo from her recent summer staycation at Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall, the Call the Midwife star looked flawless as she posed for the snap."Back home, dreaming of Cornwall, regretting the calories," she wrote.

Stephen Graham is the star of the hit BBC One series Time and is married to his real off-screen wife in the drama.The 47 year old, who played John Corbett in Line of Duty, plays prison officer Eric McNally, whose son is locked up in jail, in the three-part drama which also stars Game of Thrones actor Sean Bean. However eagle-eyed fans may have noticed that Stephen’s on-screen wife, Sonia McNally, played by Hannah Walters, 46, is his other-half in real life.

Call the Midwife favourite Helen George has announced she is expecting her second baby in an adorable announcement on her Instagram page. Sharing a sweet snap in the glistening sunlight out in the countryside, the Trixie Franklin star wore a gorgeous floral maxi dress as she cradled her growing bump.

Helen George has opened up about her romance with her former Call the Midwife co-star, Jack Ashton.

Laura Main is the star of much-loved BBC drama Call the Midwife.The actress, who plays Sister Bernadette or Shelagh Turner in the East End drama, has also starred in stage musicals as well as drama series including Holby City and Doctors. Now in its 10th series, after the heart-warming drama first aired in 2012, the group of midwives are navigating their way through World Cup fever in 1966.

More than 50 years after The Railway Children film first hit our screens, a sequel – The Railway Children Return – has finally been announced. And the best bit? Actress Jenny Agutter, who starred in the 1968 TV series when she was just 16 years old, and then later reprised her role in the 1970 feature film, will be returning as Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Waterbury.The 68 year old shot to fame as the oldest of the Waterbury children in the 1970s original.

Call the Midwife star Helen George has opened up about her precious family moments and revealed what has kept her sane during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Speaking in April's issue of Good Housekeeping, the 36-year-old actress reflected on the past 12 months as she gushed about her little girl Wren, whom she welcomed in September 2017 with partner Jack Ashton.MORE: Helen George creates the most magical gingerbread house with daughter WrenWATCH: Helen George shares sweetest video of daughter

Helen George shared some exciting news with her fans this week, revealing that she and boyfriend Jack Ashton have moved into their new house with their daughter Wren.Sharing a series of photos with their removal van, the Call the Midwife star announced: "Exhausted after our house move.

Helen George has taken to Instagram with a sweet photo of her daughter, Wren.

Helen George has shared a remarkable close-up photo on Instagram, and it's simply stunning! Posing inside her trailer on the set of Call the Midwife, the actress looked flawless in her 1960s-inspired get-up."Tea cosy chic," she simply wrote alongside the image, which showed her dressed in her character Trixie Franklin.

Helen George has delighted her followers by sharing a gorgeous new photo of her boyfriend Jack Ashton and their daughter Wren. It seems the Call the Midwife actress is making the most of her free time away from work as the young family headed out for a sunny autumnal walk.MORE: Helen George debuts gorgeous new hairstyle - and we love it!"Fun in the sun #walkswithwren," the doting mum simply wrote.

Helen George and Jack Ashton pulled out all the stops for their daughter Wren's third birthday on Monday. Taking to her Instagram page, the Call the Midwife actress delighted her fans after sharing two photos from the special day – which included a trip to Legoland!MORE: Helen George looks picture perfect in never-before-seen photo"Best place to celebrate a three-year-old's birthday," gushed the doting mum.

Helen George has stunned her Instagram followers by sharing an incredibly beautiful throwback snap of herself posing in front of some colourful hydrangea bushes.READ: Helen George clarifies Call the Midwife character's romantic storylineDressed in a floral maxi, the Call the Midwife actress joked about "blending in", writing: "TB to being outdressed by a hydrangea bush."The star's post was flooded with Instagram comments, with one writing: "This picture is perfection." Another remarked:

Helen George and Jack Ashton are couple goals! The Call the Midwife actress and her actor boyfriend looked incredibly loved-up as they posed for a rare selfie together over the weekend."First and second in command. #familytime," Helen wrote in the caption.