Helen George, best known for her long-running lead role as Beatrix 'Trixie' Franklin on the BBC period drama Call the Midwife, has launched a new weekly podcast titled Mystic Mates, co-hosted by her close friend and fellow actor Yvette Robinson.
New Venture Away from Call the Midwife
The podcast explores tarot and mysticism, with the description noting: 'Fascination with the mystic has never been more mainstream. As Helen puts it, mention tarot and everyone suddenly has a story.' On their Instagram page, they announced: 'COMING SOON! @helenrgeorge and @yvette_robinson_ share their dirty little secret in their new podcast MYSTIC MATES… it’s been 20 years since they pulled their first Tarot together and now they’re ready to talk about the good (and bad!) side of mysticism. New episodes every Monday from July 13th. If you’ve been hiding your mystic side - come and join us!'
Fans React to the Podcast Announcement
Fans expressed excitement in the comments, with one writing: 'Literally exactly what I didn’t know I needed in my life - can’t wait' and another adding: 'OH MY GOD this is everything.'
Call the Midwife Updates
Earlier this year, series 15 of Call the Midwife aired with a heartbreaking finale as Sister Monica Joan was laid to rest following chronic kidney disease. Series 16 has been announced, but there have been reports of a delay as the team focuses on filming the prequel Sisters in Arms. The synopsis reads: 'In September 1939, Sister Monica Joan is in her prime, Sister Julienne and Sister Evangelina are young and zealous, and Nonnatus House is the beating heart of Poplar. Together with Sister Alice, and local GP Dr Kit, the nuns dedicate their lives to mothers, babies and the poor. But there is no gas and air, no penicillin, no cure for TB, and no welfare state. Then war is declared - and life gets even harder.'
Helen George's Role in Call the Midwife
Fans feared Helen George might exit the show after her on-screen husband Matthew (played by Olly Rix) was written out, prompting Trixie's brief journey to the United States. However, Helen quickly debunked the departure rumours, confirming she never planned to leave the role. She successfully filmed series 14 as a single woman back at Nonnatus House.
