BBC Call The Midwife star unrecognisable – 5 years since quitting drama and huge Harry Potter role

Olly Rix and Helen George not only portray a married couple on screen on Call The Midwife, but it has recently been rumoured that they are also enjoying an offscreen romance too.The pair have an 'electric energy' when it comes to romance, and are 'two peas in a pod', it has now been revealed. Looking at their star signs, Cosmic Expert Michelle Belle shares that Olly, 39, and Helen, 40, are extremely compatible. "Olly and Helen’s zodiac signs are really compatible.

Michael Gambon's wife has inherited his substantial fortune after the beloved actor reportedly left his sons and girlfriend "with nothing".The 82 year old, renowned for his portrayal of Dumbledore in Harry Potter, passed away in September last year after battling pneumonia. Michael exchanged vows with mathematician Lady Anne, with whom he welcomed son Fergus, in 1962 at the age of 22.They remained married until his passing.

Call the Midwife’s Olly Rix has welcomed an adorable new family member, amid rumours he is dating co-star Helen George. The star recently left the BBC show, after his character Matthew packed up and left for New York leaving behind his on-screen wife Trixie, played by Helen. But he revealed he's now marking new ‘beginnings’ as he shared snaps of his new puppy Nellie.

Call The Midwife stars Helen George and Olly Rix stepped out for lunch together amid rumours they are dating.The duo, accompanied by Helen's best friend Ryan Speakman, enjoyed a cosy double date at a pub, enjoying a traditional Sunday roast. Captured arriving and departing in a taxi, they put on an affectionate display, which included a stroll with Helen's dog before settling into the pub in Kensington, conveniently close to Olly's residence.

Warner Bros. has said it will pivot away from “volatile” AAA games to focus on live service and mobile titles.Last month, the company said the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League “failed” to meet expectations.

Call the Midwife's Trixie, played by Helen George, will shock viewers during Sunday's season 13 finale as she leaves the show after a dramatic phone call. But fans will be pleased to know that nurse Trixie's exit won't be longlasting as she's reported to return to Poplar for season 14, which is expected to begin filming in spring.

Call the Midwife's Judy Parfitt, who plays Sister Monica Joan, looks completely different in real life.The 88 year old actress is known for her glamorous style and outfits when she's not on set. However, in the show, she dresses in simple, modest habits like the other nuns at Nonnatus House. Before joining the popular BBC drama in 2012, Judy had already made a name for herself in the acting world.

As Call the Midwife season 13 comes to a close, fans were left on the edge of their seats as Trixie Aylward's fairytale relationship took a tumultuous turn. Portrayed by Helen George, Trixie faced heartache as her husband Matthew, played by Olly Rix, found himself ensnared in a web of deceit amid financial troubles. In the upcoming episode 8, even more unexpected events unfold as Miss Higgins is visited by a surprise guest.

Sydney Sweeney has been tapped as the chosen one. At Hooters, that is.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Fantasporto, the Oporto Intl. Film Festival, kicked off Friday in Portugal’s Porto — city famed for its elegant Romanesque cathedral, a bookstore that inspired “Harry Potter,” and the heady alcoholic drink — with an eclectic mix of titles but an emphasis on fantasy films. Typifying the broad tastes of the festival chiefs, film critics Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and Mário Dorminsky, Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand’s satire “Testament” opened the event’s 44th edition at Batalha Centro de Cinema, and Chinese fantasy epic “Creation of Gods I: Kingdom of Storms,” directed by Wuershan, closes it.

Parents everywhere will be all too familiar with World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday in March each year, it's a great opportunity to get your little one excited about reading whilst also letting them get their creative juices flowing with costumes inspired by their favourite characters.

Call The Midwife viewers will be left emotional on Sunday when the final episode sees nurse Trixie revealing she's leaving London and heading for the States.

BBC's Call the Midwife fans are in for a shock as one character is about to make a dramatic exit in the series finale. On Sunday, the final episode is reported to end with nurse Trixie Franklin announcing that she's leaving London for America - and is joining her husband across the pond.This comes after Helen's fans were left "heartbroken" when her Call the Midwife character Trixie had to say goodbye to her husband.

EXCLUSIVE: R.F. Kuang‘s bestselling fantasy novel Babel is in the works for the screen. Independent studio wiip (The Mare of Easttown, The Summer I Turned Pretty) has optioned the novel for television/film adaptation with Temple Hill Entertainment (Twilight) producing.

Run DMC‘s Jam Master Jay have been convicted of his murder over two decades after it took place.The artist, whose real name was Jason Mizell, was shot in the head at the age of 37 in Queens in 2002.Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington targeted the artist at his recording studio in New York after they were cut out of a drug deal allegedly said to be worth $200,000, the court heard. They were first charged with murder back in 2020 and had initially plead not guilty.Jordan and Washington now face at least 20 years in prison.The murder trial began on January 30, with the court hearing that the Run-DMC legend’s killing was motivated by greed and revenge related to a drug deal row.An eyewitness who was at the scene of the shooting also appeared in court during the trial, identifying a suspect and recalling the Run-DMC star’s last moments.Jordan and Washington’s defence lawyer had notably invoked Harry Potter in the closing statements of the trial last week.As reported by Courthouse News, Jordan and Washington’s defence attorneys have pointed to evidence that they claim implies a third person as a suspect in Mizell’s murder, Jay Bryant.According to the prosecutors’ argument, Bryant was present simply to let Jordan and Washington into the building on the day of the murder before leaving.

Call the Midwife's Helen George has shared some exciting news about her career, following some "heartbreaking" scenes on the popular drama series.The 39 year old actress, who is famous for playing Trixie Franklin in the BBC show, posted a picture of herself looking chilled out backstage at The King and I musical at the Dominion Theatre in London looking stunning in a flowing satin gown. In the musical, Helen plays the main character, Anna Leonowens - a schoolteacher who is hired by the King of Siam to help modernise his country.

It’s nearly time to return to the Diary Room, as Celebrity Big Brother welcomes a glittering line-up of famous faces into the heavily surveyed house. AJ Odudu and Will Best are on hosting duties again for this starry spin-off and while the cast won’t be announced until the big launch night, AJ is hoping to see some brawny bachelors walk through the Big Brother doors.

Call The Midwife star Helen George looked dazzling in a snap she shared with fans as she announced her exciting career news following the "heartbreaking" scenes which unfolded on the drama series.

Fans of the popular BBC drama Call The Midwife were left begging for a “happy ending” after watching Trixie Aylward's, played by Helen George, fairytale relationship begin to crumble. On the episode on Sunday, 25 February, viewers watched as her husband Matthew, played by Olly Rix, was caught in a web of lies after facing some serious money troubles which he struggled to keep hidden when bailiffs arrived at Nonnatus House to take his car away.

Reggie Jackson has been winning hearts since he first turned up in Call The Midwife eight years ago. The role is beautifully played by actor Daniel Laurie, who joined the BBC One period drama through a heartbreaking storyline. His character's mum had a heart attack in a church, leaving Reggie alone at home, wondering where his dear mum had gone.