Call the Midwife Season 15 Finale Welcomes Notable Guest Stars
Call the Midwife is approaching the end of its fifteenth season, with only one remaining episode set to debut. The beloved BBC drama has delivered emotional storylines this season, including the uncertain fate of Nonnatus House and Sister Monica Joan's declining health, portrayed by Judy Parfitt.
Nevertheless, the eighth and final episode promises warmth and celebration as Nurse Rosalind Clifford, played by Natalie Quarry, and Cyril Robinson, portrayed by Zephryn Taitte, prepare for their wedding. As the series wraps up another chapter, attention turns to the guest stars featured in this climactic installment.
Key Guest Appearances in the Finale
Bernie Mullucks - Chris Reilly
Family man Bernie Mullucks returns for the series finale after reappearing in episode seven. He first appeared in season five, grappling with his daughter Susan's birth with malformed limbs. Since then, Bernie has evolved significantly, and finale images show him spending time with Sister Monica Joan, wheeling her around and accompanying her to church.
Actor Chris Reilly, known for his role as Nick Duffy in the Apple TV drama Slow Horses, brings Bernie to life. Reilly has also appeared in The Head, The Last Post, and Generation Z. Most recently, he played a character named Chris in the BBC's Silent Witness two-part special, The Enemy Within.
Mr Scarisbrick - Richard Dillane
Mr Scarisbrick, the patronising administrator at the Lady Emily Clinic where Trixie Aylward works, returns for the finale. He is pictured having a one-to-one meeting with Trixie, played by Helen George, raising questions about their discussion given his earlier retirement plans.
Richard Dillane portrays Mr Scarisbrick, with notable roles including the Duke of Suffolk in Wolf Hall, Tom Libby in Netflix's The Diplomat, Davo Sculdun in Andor, and Frederic Leighton in Disney+'s A Thousand Blows season two.
Ruth Khan - Annie Kingsnorth
This week's expectant mother is Ruth Khan, with the BBC releasing an adorable image of her cradling her newborn alongside husband Dilwar Khan. Actress Annie Kingsnorth makes her major TV debut in this role, having previously only appeared in a short film titled The Not in 2024.
Dilwar Khan - Akib Ahmed
Ruth is supported by her husband Dilwar Khan, portrayed by actor Akib Ahmed. Ahmed has had minor roles in shows such as Coronation Street, Floodlights, Better, and Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger.
Additional Cast Members
- Belinda Mullucks - Rachel Andrews
- Susan Mullucks - Emily Webb
- Rhoda Mullucks - Liz White
Call the Midwife season 15, episode 8, is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, offering fans a heartfelt conclusion to another memorable season.
