Call the Midwife star Laura Main has revealed the conclusion of the beloved series has allowed her to become a carer for her elderly mother. The popular actress explained the programme's break has given her the freedom to take on this role, saying her 'heart went out' to those in caring positions.
Speaking at the TRIC Awards, she explained: 'I'm a carer now. Right now, my mum is my priority. She is 91 and needs support. For 15 years I was doing Call The Midwife, but I've now had a change to the rhythm of my life. Because we aren't filming a new series, I have the chance to do this, so it's good timing.'
A New Chapter for the Actress
The 48-year-old, who portrayed Nurse Shelagh Turner, described herself as 'blessed' to spend more quality time with her mother. She continued: 'Being a carer is an incredible job. We are having such a nice time. We get on so well. It's lovely. I feel really blessed to be able to give this time to my mum. She gave her life to her family.'
She also praised the BBC1 programme for highlighting the caring profession. Laura added: 'On Call The Midwife we've represented nurses, midwives and the care community and it's an extraordinary thing to help one another. My heart goes out to people who are carers for years and years. They should get as much support as possible. They do an incredible service that people need at certain points in their life or throughout their life. It's about supporting one another.'
Upcoming Pantomime Role
Laura revealed her upcoming role will be portraying Sleeping Beauty in this year's Christmas pantomime, reports the Mirror. She admits: 'I love doing that. My sisters said to me: "You can't down tools completely, you've got to keep going."'
Call the Midwife received a nomination for Best Drama at Tuesday's lunchtime ceremony, ultimately losing to Adolescence. Hosted by TRIC President Dan Walker, the occasion honoured excellence across television, radio, streaming and online entertainment, with winners predominantly chosen through public voting. The period drama has consistently ranked amongst the BBC's five most-watched dramas annually from 2012 through to 2026 thus far.
Prequel Series Announced
A prequel series titled Call the Midwife: Sisters in Arms was announced last week, set in wartime Poplar during the Second World War. Jenny Agutter, narrating the three-part series, reprises her role as Sister Julienne, alongside Helena Wilson, who portrays her younger self. Amy Booth-Steel assumes the part of Sister Evangelina, previously portrayed by Pam Ferris, who died on screen in series five in 2016. Helen Schlesinger takes over from Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan, while Dr. Patrick Turner, famously embodied by Stephen McGann, represents another familiar character. Straight out of medical school, he is now portrayed by Ben Rose. Fred Buckle, another Poplar fixture played by Cliff Parisi, will be portrayed by Ciaran Bowling in the Christmas prequel.
Call the Midwife is streaming on BBC iPlayer.
