The creator of Call the Midwife has hinted that the BBC series – which fans have called one of the ‘best shows ever’ – could be put on pause in the very near future.
This would mark the first time that the period drama has gone on a break since it first started airing 13 years ago, having released a new season every year since 2012.
Created by Heidi Thomas, Call the Midwife – which boasts cast members including Helen George, Judy Parfitt, Jenny Agutter and Laura Main – was originally based on the memoirs of nurse and midwife Jennifer Worth.
The heartwarming and heartbreaking show follows midwives working in the East End of London, so far following stories set between the 1950s and the 1970s.
In a new interview, screenwriter Helen has opened up about what could lie in store for the TV programme, including whether it could draw to a close in the near future.
Speaking to Radio Times magazine, the 62-year-old said: ‘I don’t believe Call the Midwife will ever end. But I do think we might take a break at some point.’
Heidi added that while she’s ‘not in a position to talk about things’, there is a ‘rolling, ongoing conversation’ about what the ‘end point’ of the series is, and what they are ‘working towards’.
‘Increasingly, we do see opportunities to expand our storytelling world. So if we do take a break, it will be with a view to looking at other aspects of Call the Midwife,’ she added, seemingly hinting at a future spin-off.
‘Watch this space,’ she added cryptically when asked directly about the possibility.
On Google, fans have raved about Call the Midwife, with one called Dee Dee saying that it’s ‘one of the best shows of our time’.
‘I cannot give this show enough stars, it deserves 100 stars to me!’ Alexis added, while Sunil wrote: ‘It’s by far the best ever TV drama series.’
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In other Call the Midwife news, cast member Megan Cusack – who first started playing Nurse Nancy Corrigan from series 10 – has confirmed that she has left the role after four years.
‘Sometimes, you’ve got to step out of your comfort zone to grow,’ she told Radio Times magazine in a separate interview.
‘I’ve learnt so much, but I’m at the start of my career and I need to take a leap of faith.’
Megan, 28, described her departure as ‘bittersweet’, paying tribute to the ‘lifelong friendships’ she’s made while working on the drama.
Fans had previously noticed the actress’ absence, with one called Jodie writing on X: ‘Did Nancy go, and was there no grand finale because where is she? If she’s gone just like that, I will be steamed. She’s a fan favourite and deserves better.’
‘I’ve been catching up with #CalltheMidwife and can’t help but wonder, where is Nancy?’ Holly remarked, while Alison remarked: ‘Still no sign or mention of Nancy? If she’s definitively gone, #CallTheMidwife, you could have given her a better exit.’
Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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