At the time he said: "I'm taking a break to concentrate on other things. (Photo: BBC. Don’t panic, but when Call the Midwife returns at the end of the year, it’s set to look very different – given the fact that three of the main actors have just announced they are leaving the show!. What do you want to see on Call the Midwife season 7, and are you sad to see so many key people depart? Announcing the news, She wrote on Twitter: "After four joyful years spent with Call the Midwife I have decided to say goodbye to Nonnatus, Val, and the wonderful cast, crew and production team. In 2017, it was announced that the actress, alongside three others, wouldn't be filming for season seven. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, This keeps the idea together that they are happy and together. I can't wait to keep watching our beloved Nonnatuns from the other side of the screen. Bryony Hannah as Cynthia Miller and Roger Morlidge as Dr Robert Lantham. “Our core team are still very much at the heart of series 7 and viewers have already taken newer cast members like Nurse Crane and Valerie into their hearts.”, They continued: “We are also excited to have recently introduced our new midwife, Lucille. Black Mirror star Leonie Elliot will be joining the cast as the show's first West Indian nurse and will give fans an insight into the experiences of Caribbean nurses who came to the UK in the 1960s to join the NHS workforce. Patsy's lesbian lover, Delia Busby, is also to be written out of the show, according to The Mirror, as actress Kate Lamb leaves the BBC favourite. Ultimately, the one thing that you do have to remember with this show is that change is just a natural part of it, and it’s certainly withstood many shifts to the narrative and the cast already. The news comes after the announcement that Nonnatus House will see the arrival of a new nun when the series returns with the Christmas special. Ben Caplan played Peter the policeman from 2012 to 2017, before announcing he was leaving to pursue more diverse roles. Television has speeded up so much that it's very hard," she said. Long live Call the Midwife. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Here are 8 stars of the BBC drama who left the show and the reasons for their exit…. Share in the comments below! Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Jessica Raine starred as Nurse Jenny in series one to three, eventually leaving in 2014. Emerald Fennell. [ citation needed ] Shortly afterwards it was announced that she would star in the posthumous premiere of Olivier Award winner Kevin Elyot 's final play Twilight Song … Bryony left the show to concentrate on other work, and went on to focus on her theatre career. Come December, we won’t be seeing anymore of Patsy Mount, played by Emerald Fennell, Delia Busby, played by Kate Lamb, or Sister Mary Cynthia, played by Byrony Hannah. Speaking to The Mirror on her departure, Pam said she's "very, very selective" about what jobs she accepts. "There's not much real quality work being done. Return date & story ahead, Chicago PD interview: EP Rick Eid on Atwater’s big story, Burgess & Ruzek. © HELLO! The website claims that Bryony Hannah, who plays Sister Mary Cynthi, has also quit, but the BBC have insisted that none of the characters are to be killed off, meaning they could be returning in the future. Express. Helen George shares first photo back on Call the Midwife set, Call the Midwife star reveals personal story behind emotional finale. A spokesperson for the series told Express.co.uk: ““We are always sad when actors want to move on to pastures new, as it’s a wrench to let go of such beloved characters. In speaking out further on these decisions, the BBC (per the Radio Times) had the following message to pass along: “We are always sad when actors want to move on to pastures new, as it’s a wrench to let go of such beloved characters, but time and again over the years it has proved hugely exciting to bring new faces and personalities into the mix … As a large ensemble family, comings and goings are part of life in Call the Midwife and we wish Emerald, Kate and Bryony all the luck for their next projects. This is a character that we could still use an update on, given that the idea of leaving it precisely where the story left off is quite depressing and not something we want to imagine as sticking for good. Actress and comedian Miranda Hart played Matron Camilla Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne from 2012 until 2015, when she left to focus on film work. Bryony Hannah was in the BBC drama from 2012 to 2017, playing the role of Nurse Cynthia Miller. Alongside her role in Call the … Call the Midwife has proven to be one of the most loved TV dramas there is, and fans were thrilled to learn recently that the cast and crew were back once again to commence filming after the coronavirus outbreak. After all, Kate Lamb (Delia) and Bryony Hannah (Sister Mary Cynthia) are both leaving after many years as a part of the show. Meanwhile, head over to the link here in the event you do want to get some other news when it comes to the show. BBC1’s most popular drama Call The Midwife ... And Bryony Hannah, who stars as nurse-turned-nun Sister Mary Cynthi, has also quit the series. “As a large ensemble family, comings and goings are part of life in Call the Midwife and we wish Emerald, Kate and Bryony all the luck for their next projects. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. But since the BBC drama began back in 2012, there have been plenty of stars come and go over the years. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. It's been lovely to have been there since the beginning, an amazing roller coaster ride, and I’m honoured to have been part of the whole journey, but there comes a point six years down the line that, as an actor, it's good to keep my foot in with the theatre world and exploring other roles.". Soon after, the actress then appeared in the film Spy, and Jane Austen adaptation, Emma, alongside Anna Taylor-Joy and Bill Nighy. alerts and find out about everything before anyone else. Like this story? Emerald left Call the Midwife in 2017 to focus on her writing work for season two of Killing Eve starring Jodie Comer. The new episodes, set to air in early 2021, will see Helen George, Stephen McGann and many more reprise their roles for the medical series. Meanwhile, when it comes to Sister Mary Cynthia, it was established that her recovery was going to be a long process, and there was no guarantee she would ever get better. The biggest storylines on Call the Midwife. Call The Midwife will lose three top stars ahead of season seven, Emerald Fennell is leaving the hit period drama, BBC has commissioned three more series for Call The Midwife, Call the Midwife season 7: BBC period drama unveils NEW nurse, Bryony Hannah is the third star to be quitting also the BBC say that none of them will be killed off, Call The Midwife leaves viewers in tears as Patsy and Delia share kiss, Call the Midwife: You'll NEVER guess which star has quit the BBC drama, Call The Midwife beats Poldark and Downton Abbey to best period drama. Alongside her role in Call the Midwife as nurse Patience Mount, which she in left 2017, she has stared in shows like New Tricks, Victoria and The Crown. Call The Midwife is dedicated to the stories of Jennifer Worth (nee. When you think about the direction of the series, none of these exits can be perceived as enormous surprises. Emerald Fennell has had a hugely successful career. Books, short stories, TV series, specials, movies, locations, characters, etc. Call the Midwife. Bryony was even nominated for the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for the play The Children's Hour. Activate HELLO! Emerald said of her departure from Call the Midwife: "Very sad I'm not filming wonderful CTM, had writing to do and they were so lovely and gave me the time to do it because they are the best.". Visit our, Call the Midwife season 7: Kate Lamb, Bryony Hannah leaving, NCIS: Los Angeles season 12 episode count revealed at CBS, Chicago PD season 8 premiere spoilers: Atwater & finale aftermath, Is Family Guy new tonight on Fox? In the case of Lamb’s Delia, with Fennell’s Patsy leaving it only makes sense that they go off and be together somewhere away from Poplar and Nonnatus House. Pam Ferris has appeared in plenty of well-known shows and films over the years including Matilda, Harry Potter and more. Her work with the pen earned her two prime time Emmy nominations. MORE: Helen George shares first photo back on Call the Midwife set. ), All content copyright 2011-2020 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data.