Judy Parfitt's life from tragic loss to Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt's remarkable career and personal life, from her RADA start and marriage to Tony Steedman to her iconic role as Sister Monica Joan. Discover her story.
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt's remarkable career and personal life, from her RADA start and marriage to Tony Steedman to her iconic role as Sister Monica Joan. Discover her story.
As Call the Midwife returns, here's a full recap of the pivotal storylines from series 14, including Trixie's fight for Nonnatus House, Joyce's ordeal, and a heartbreaking farewell. Catch up now.
The beloved BBC drama returns with a festive double bill. Discover the full cast list, guest stars, and a dramatic Hong Kong storyline for the 2025 Christmas specials.
As the BBC drama returns for two festive specials, we catch up with the original stars like Miranda Hart and Emerald Fennell. Find out what they're doing now.
Get the full BBC One Christmas Day schedule. Find out when EastEnders' two dramatic episodes air, plus Call the Midwife and Amandaland specials. Don't miss the festive drama!
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
Call the Midwife stars Georgie Glen, Linda Bassett & Rebecca Gethings discuss the 2025 Christmas specials, filming in Hong Kong, and a sweet family tradition. Tune in Christmas Day on BBC One.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special. The Nonnatus House team heads to Hong Kong on a dramatic rescue mission. Full cast, plot, and air dates revealed.
An investigation reveals how the Free Birth Society's radical advice, promoting unassisted childbirth and rejecting prenatal care, is linked to neonatal deaths and severe harm in Canada. Read the full story.
For the first time, more UK babies are born by C-section than vaginally. We explore the NHS data, the 'too posh to push' legacy, and the call for better maternity support.
Ella Bruccoleri swaps nun's habit for Regency gowns in 'The Other Bennet Sister', a new BBC period drama exploring Mary Bennet's story. Coming to screens next year.
Call the Midwife confirms a festive return for Coronation Street's Christopher Harper as Geoffrey Franklin in dramatic 1971 Hong Kong-set Christmas specials airing on BBC One.
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Miranda Hart reveals how a devastating Lyme disease battle left her bedbound and changed her perspective on life. The comedian is now happily married and embracing a simpler, joyful existence.
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, respectful midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births. Read her powerful plea.
The Call the Midwife Christmas specials promise drama with a Hong Kong tragedy and rescue mission. Get all the details on the festive episodes airing soon.
A dedicated NHS midwife from Bury is fighting for her life in a Barbados hospital after a dream 60th birthday holiday turned into a medical nightmare. Her family is fundraising for her care.
Ex-I'm A Celebrity star Nicola McLean defends 2025 cast against 'fake' reaction claims. Get the inside story on the jungle drama and this year's line-up.
Call the Midwife fans are astounded by the grown-up Turner children in a new series 15 behind-the-scenes photo. The show returns with Christmas specials in 2025 and a new series in 2026.
The reported fees for the I'm a Celebrity 2025 cast have been revealed. Brit Award-winner Aitch is the highest earner at £250,000. Discover the full list of salaries here.
Aldi's chic and affordable cast iron cookware range is back, with a Dutch oven from just £19.99. Perfect for Christmas hosting, these oven-safe pieces are a must-have. Hurry, they sell out fast!
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.
HBO's highly anticipated IT prequel series 'Welcome to Derry' has announced its star-studded cast and 2025 release date, promising to delve deeper into Pennywise's terrifying origins.
A coroner has issued a formal warning to the NHS after a baby died during a home birth, highlighting critical gaps in emergency transfer protocols and midwife training.
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
A grateful mother honours the midwife who delivered her baby during a life-threatening emergency by giving her daughter the same beautiful name in a moving NHS tribute.
Exclusive details emerge about Isabelle Tate's desperate final moments as Nashville police release haunting 911 recording from the day she died.