Call the Midwife gives fans a huge update on the new series

By Claire Crick
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The Call the Midwife team has shared some amazing news with viewers of the much-loved drama.

Trixie Franklin (Helen George) and Nancy Corrigan (Megan Cusack) in Call the Midwife season 12
There is big news about the next season of Call the Midwife... (Image credit: BBC / Neal Street Productions / Nicky Johnston)

Call the Midwife fans are in for a treat because it has been announced that filming for the new season has officially started. 

Now that Call the Midwife season 12 has come to an end in the UK, and the gripping finale is set to air this weekend in the US, news that Call the Midwife season 13 is now in production will be welcome news to viewers who are looking forward to finding out what happens next for our favorite Nonnatus House midwives. 

The news was shared on social media with a caption that read: "BREAKING!! It's official - #CallTheMidwife has begun filming for season 13!!"

The pictures show Cyril Robinson (Zephryn Taitte) on set along with Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle, Annabelle Apsion as Violet Buckle and Daniel Laurie as Reggie Jackson.

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Stephen McGann, who plays Doctor Turner also gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes on set today when he shared a picture of his character's desk at the doctors' surgery with the simple caption: "Hello again old friend. :-)".

It is also revealed that the team is filming the Christmas episode first as there is tinsel in the picture, giving the surgery a festive feel. 

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Just the other day it was hinted that filming would soon get underway when the show posted this picture of the cast with the caption: "NEWS!! Call the Midwife's Dr Turner says the start of series 13 filming is about to begin!!"

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Fans of the show in the UK will know that the most recent season ended with its usual dose of high drama. 

Without giving too much away for viewers in the US who are yet to see what happens, we can reveal that there is happiness at the end of the season as Trixie Franklin (Helen George) gets her happy ever after as she ties the knot with Matthew Aylward (Olly Rix).

Olly Rix in a morning dress and Helen George in a wedding dress stand in front of a vicar in the church in Call the Midwife.

Trixie and Matthew tied the knot at the end of season 12.  (Image credit: Neal Street Productions / BBC)

And while it has been confirmed that both Trixie and Matthew will be back for the new season, viewers are set to miss Lucille Robinson, played by Leonie Elliott, who won't be returning. 

It was confirmed at the end of season 12 that the character would be staying in Jamaica with her sister and mother after Lucille left Poplar in episode two as she struggled with her mental health.

Claire Crick
Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off. 


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.