The series 15 finale of Call The Midwife aired on Sunday night, leaving BBC viewers devastated by the death of Sister Monica Joan. The 90-year-old character, played by Judy Parfitt, had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease earlier in the series.
In her final moments, Sister Monica Joan was visited by the spirit of Sister Evangelina, played by Pam Ferris, who died in the show in series five. The emotional scene saw the two nuns join hands and leave together, followed by other spirits.
The episode also featured happy moments, including the wedding of Cyril and Rosalind and a new job for Joyce Highland. However, the death of Sister Monica Joan and the announcement that Nonnatus House would be temporarily closed left fans in tears.
Creator Heidi Thomas has confirmed that the show will not return for a few years, as she works on a movie version and a prequel series. The finale concluded with a sign on the convent door reading 'Temporarily Closed'.
