Call the Midwife Star Cliff Parisi's Life Beyond the Screen
Cliff Parisi, the beloved actor known for his role as Fred Buckle on BBC One's Call the Midwife, has been a fixture on the period drama since 2012. However, his life away from Nonnatus House reveals a fascinating personal journey, from a dramatic weight loss transformation to his marriage to a BBC producer and an unexpected hobby.
Impressive Weight Loss Journey
Cliff Parisi, 65, has recently shed an incredible five stone, attributing his success to weight loss injections. He described the treatment as "incredible, magic", noting that it helped him overcome the challenges of exercising while heavy, which he found painful for his joints. "I'm springing up the stairs again. I feel 30 years younger," he exclaimed, adding that he lost a stone in just one month. Despite the quick results, he acknowledged the expense as a downside.
Marriage to BBC Producer Tara Wyer
Cliff has been married to television producer Tara Wyer since 2010. Tara, who has worked on shows like The Weakest Link and Nigella, initially wasn't impressed by his acting career. Their relationship began after a playful challenge from Cliff, and they haven't been apart since. He admires her toughness, saying, "What I love about her is that she doesn't take any c**p." Together, they have two children, Patrick and Indigo, and Cliff is also a father to three older children from previous relationships, with three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Unusual Hobby: Learning to Fly
In a surprising turn, Cliff has taken up flying lessons to conquer his fear of flying. He even used to fly over the EastEnders set, texting co-star Perry Fenwick. However, his wife Tara is not a fan after an incident involving an emergency landing during a trip to France, which was broadcast on the news due to runway protesters. "It didn't impress her at all. She never went flying with me again," he recalled.
As Call the Midwife airs its series 15 finale, Cliff's off-screen life showcases a man embracing new challenges and personal growth, far removed from his on-screen persona.
