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Helen George looked sublime as she joined her Call The Midwife co-stars at a photocall for the beloved BBC period drama.MORE: Helen George and Jack Ashton smoulder in stunning selfie after sharing exciting Call the Midwife newsDressed in a chic powder blue maxi, the actress appeared to be in great spirits as she posed for photos alongside Laura Main and Stephen McGann at the BFI and Radio Times Television Festival on Sunday.WATCH: Helen George stars in Call The MidwifeThe glamorous appearance comes shortly after it was confirmed that Helen - who is famed for her role as Nurse Trixie Franklin - will be returning for the 12th series of the BBC period drama.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George reacts to Aljaz Skorjanec's shock Strictly departureREAD: Call the Midwife star Helen George comments on kissing co-star - 'the most unsexy thing'The series - which has been renewed for seasons 12 and 13, airing in 2023 and 2024 respectively - will also be the "first time in a few years" that Call The Midwife is being filmed without COVID restrictions.Helen recently told Radio Times: "What’s nice is we’re not going to have COVID restrictions for the first time in a few years, which will be wonderful." The actress at the Call the Midwife photocall during BFI & Radio Times Television FestivalHer co-star Laura, who plays Shelagh Turner, added: "There will be no Perspex. We can kiss, we can touch and do what we do."Helen, 39, left the last series early to go on maternity leave but has delighted fans by confirming her return.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helen George, beloved for her role as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the hit BBC series Call the Midwife, recently stunned fans with a dazzling transformation for her role as Anna in a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I at London's Dominion Theatre. Known for her signature long blonde locks as Nurse Trixie, the 39 year old actress showcased a remarkable change with a copper-toned updo for her portrayal of Anna in the musical set in 1860s Bangkok. Helen, who spoke about the challenges of singing in corsets and donning "enormous and heavy" dresses for the role, expressed enthusiasm for the intricate details of Anna's wardrobe, featuring Indian linen and ethnic twists.

With fans over the moon that Call The Midwife character Matthew Aylward is now a series regular, they're now keen to find out more about the man behind the brooding dark and handsome looks, Olly Rix.The 36 year old became involved in the dramatic society during his time studying English Literature at Trinity College in Oxford. After graduation the wannabe actor was awarded a scholarship to train at the London Academy of Music and dramatic Art.There, he did some work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and found himself collaborating with a number of esteemed playwrights.The actor, whose character has finally married Trixie Franklin, played by Helen George, 39, in the latest season is clearly born to play a lothario well - he was born on Valentine's Day.

The cast of Call the Midwife have had their fair share of romantic ups and downs - from the 'Strictly curse' to co-star relationships and long-lasting marriages. The popular BBC period drama, which started in 2012, takes on important storylines with a heartwarming charm which has continued to delight fans.The show follows a group of midwives, portrayed by a bunch of talented actors, working in East End London during the late 1950s and 1960s.

BBC's Call the Midwife star Helen George, who plays Trixie Franklin in the show, has split from her co-star Jack Ashton, but said that their shared children "remain the focus". Helen shares two daughters with Jack Ashton, who played the role of Rev Tom in the show. Helen shared online: "Some months ago, we separated.

Helen George, known for her role as Trixie Franklin in the BBC drama series Call The Midwife, has shared some exciting details about the show's Christmas special and revealed she will be taking on a completely different role in the New Year.The much-loved series, which has been warming our hearts every winter since 2012, is set to return this festive season with more stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House.The Christmas Special will kick off two weeks before Christmas with Apollo 8 ready to circle the moon and Sister Monica Joan fears this could be her last Christmas and doubts she'll live to see man walk on the moon. In response, the Nonnatus Family, including Trixie's brother Geoffrey, decide to lift her spirits.

Jenny Agutter’s television career has spanned over almost 60 years, but nowadays, she’s more widely known for playing Sister Julienne in Call the Midwife. A series that started in 2012, Call the Midwife has been going for over 10 years with over one hundred episodes and counting.The twelfth Christmas Special will air on Christmas Day with series 13 airing in January.

Thanks to her early appearances in the show The Newcomers and much-loved movie The Railway Children, Jenny Agutter has been on our TV and cinema screens for almost 60 years. But these days she’s most famous for her role as Sister Julienne in Call The Midwife. What started out as a one-off series in 2012 has spanned over a decade.

Call the Midwife star Helen George has been spotted leaving the home of her co-star and on-screen husband Olly Rix's house after they both split from their partners. Helen, 39, and Olly, 36, who play Trixie Franklin and Matthew Aylward in Call the Midwife, are thought to be supporting each other after their breakups. On Sunday morning last weekend, Olly was seen leaving his West London home, dressed casually in dark jogging bottoms and a puffer coat, before he returned carrying two takeaway coffee cups.

Helen George has promised Call The Midwife fans "a quick weep" in the show's emotional Christmas Day special this year. Cosy drama Call The Midwife traditionally airs a festive special on Christmas Day on BBC One, and Helen confirmed it would be back in its usual schedule slot when she stopped in to Friday's Lorraine show.The actress, who plays Trixie Franklin in the period drama about midwives and nuns in London's East End, told show host Ranvir Singh that fans could expect the episode to pull on the heart strings again this Christmas.

Olly Rix, who plays the character Matthew Aylward, has reportedly been axed from Call the Midwife, with his character set to be written out of upcoming storylines. Actor Olly, 36, is said to have been told of his character's abrupt departure just last week, with filming having already got underway. His co-stars are said to have been left "stunned and upset" at the exit, with the show's thirteenth series, which aired earlier this year, seeing Matthew tie the knot with midwife Trixie Franklin (Helen George).

Call the Midwife actress Helen George has split from her partner Jack Ashton after seven years together.

Helen George, on the rare occasion, loves to share insights into her personal life, and her latest social media post certainly delighted her fans.Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Call the Midwife star – who is a doting mum to two young daughters – uploaded an intimate selfie with her youngest child, Lark. The actress shared this striking selfie with daughter LarkIn the snapshot, Helen snuggled up to her one-year-old tot who was sporting two tiny pigtails.

Helen George shares two beautiful daughters with her long-term partner Jack Ashton, and the couple occasionally share sweet family updates on social media.Back in 2021, the Call the Midwife star opened up about her romance with her former co-star. They met when filming the BBC series in South Africa in 2016; and now they now live together with their daughters, five-year-old Wren Ivy and one-year-old Lark in London.

Helen George may be known for her glamourous portrayal of Nurse Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife, but away from screens, the actress is a doting mum of two young girls.On Sunday, the 38-year-old – who is currently starring in the West End show The King and I – took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of her daughters, Wren and Lark, enjoying a low-key stroll at their local park.WATCH: Helen George talks about her wedding in the series finale of Call the Midwife "Park runs together [pink hearts emoji]," she gushed alongside the candid image.Helen shares both of her daughters with long-term partner Jack Ashton. The couple started dating in 2016 after meeting on set in South Africa, when Jack used to play Reverend Tom Hereward on the BBC period drama.

Helen George has taken to social media as her beloved Call the Midwife character found her happily ever after in the series 12 finale.The actress, who has been playing glamorous nurse Trixie Franklin since the drama's conception, delighted viewers when the fan-favourite finally married her beloved Matthew Aylward, played by Olly Rix.WATCH: Helen George talks about the Call the Midwife wedding  Sharing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from the wedding, Helen simply wrote: "My cup runneth over. What an amazing 12 years and counting [heart emoji]."Fans rushed to post comments, with many admitting they were overcome with emotion.

Helen George and her boyfriend Jack Ashton enjoyed some time away from their children as they attended the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday.MORE: Call the Midwife's Helen George reacts to Aljaz Skorjanec's shock Strictly departureSharing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps with her Instagram followers on Tuesday, the actress could be seen getting dressed to the nines. Meanwhile, one of the snaps showed the couple looking utterly besotted as they posed for a striking selfie.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"Gorgeous Sunday at the BAFTAs.

Call the Midwife fans bid an emotional farewell to midwife Trixie Franklin in a recent episode of the BBC show, as the nurse flew to Portofino to look after her sick aunt.That’s because in real life the actress that plays her, Helen George, took some time out of filming the much-loved series to give birth to her own baby - second daughter Lark. Helen and her former co-star Jack Ashton welcomed little Lark in November, a baby sister for their older daughter Wren, four.

Helen George has returned to social media after responding to the backlash she received over a recent Call the Midwife episode.MORE: Helen George looks angelic in chic collared midi dress during intimate night outTaking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the beloved period drama - looked flawless as she revealed one of the environmentally-friendly beauty products she adores - a deodorant from We Are Wild.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"I started using this a couple of months ago," she tells her followers. "I was looking to reduce my plastic waste, I'm recycling so much.

Emily Andre has slammed critics who called out Helen George for working while pregnant and told them: “Pregnancy isn’t an illness”. The actress was called “very unprofessional” for continuing to film hit BBC One drama Call The Midwife whilst expecting her second child. Writing exclusively in her OK! column, NHS doctor Emily says she found the comments “ridiculous” and “very old-fashioned”.

Twitter: ‘It’s very unprofessional in my opinion, it’s not as if it’s filmed all year round. It’s a short window.

Helen George has hit back at critics who called her "unprofessional" for continuing to film Call The Midwife during her pregnancy.The 37 year old gave birth to her second daughter, Lark, in November, with scenes of the hit BBC period drama she filmed while pregnant now airing. While a number of her fans are supporting the fact that she continued working during her pregnancy, a minority are blasting her – with one even calling her "unprofessional".The actress, who plays Trixie Franklin on the show, has now taken to social media to hit back at the negative comments posted about her online. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

It’s become a Christmas tradition to sit down on the sofa and tune into BBC One’s Call the Midwife every Christmas Day - and this year will be no exception.To get fans of the hit BBC One drama in the festive spirit, the show’s star Helen George, who plays midwife Trixie Franklin, has teased details of what viewers can expect from the nuns and midwives of Nonnatus House.

Helen George was one of the lucky guests to attend the preview day at this year's Chelsea Flower Show on Monday.

Call the Midwife star Helen George has announced she's expecting her second child with partner Jack Ashton. The actor, who has played nurse Trixie Franklin on the popular BBC show since 2012, took to Instagram on Wednesday (June 23) to share a photo of herself basking in some afternoon sun, and sporting a growing baby bump.

Call the Midwife favourite Helen George has announced she is expecting her second baby in an adorable announcement on her Instagram page. Sharing a sweet snap in the glistening sunlight out in the countryside, the Trixie Franklin star wore a gorgeous floral maxi dress as she cradled her growing bump.

Helen George has opened up about her romance with her former Call the Midwife co-star, Jack Ashton.

Helen George has shared a remarkable close-up photo on Instagram, and it's simply stunning! Posing inside her trailer on the set of Call the Midwife, the actress looked flawless in her 1960s-inspired get-up."Tea cosy chic," she simply wrote alongside the image, which showed her dressed in her character Trixie Franklin.