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A lead actor in hit BBC show Call the Midwife has praised the achievements of the NHS, saying the insitution has transformed the lives of millions.

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.

Stephen McGann is one of the four famous McGann brothers, who is best known for his role as Dr Patrick Turner in Call the Midwife. The new series of the hit BBC period drama returned earlier this year, much to the delight of fans as we follow a group of midwives and doctors working in East End London during the late 1950s and 1960s.

Stephen McGann, who plays the beloved Dr Patrick Turner in the BBC One drama Call the Midwife, has been a fan favourite since the show first aired in 2012.The actor, now 60, portrays the heroic doctor who cares for the residents of Poplar during the 1950s and 60s. Dr Turner is a hero in the East End community, saving lives, delivering babies, and melting viewers' hearts with every episode. Fans were overjoyed when his character found love with Sheelagh Mannion after becoming a widower at a young age, reports My London.

He is one of the four McGann brothers and has been a familiar face on out TV screens, including the likes of Emmerdale, for years. But Stephen McGann is probably best known for playing Dr Patrick Turner in BBC One's Call the Midwife.

ITV programme had 'become the story', following rumours of a feud between him and Holly Willoughby. He said he had always 'done his best to be honourable and kind', but 'ITV has decided the current situation can't go on'. As a result, he has agreed to step down with immediate effect.

BBC drama, as Reverend Tom, for four years before revealing that he would not be returning for the show's eighth series. READ MORE: Call the Midwife star Daniel Laurie's real age, famous EastEnders dad and forgotten TV role The couple share two daughters, Wren Ivy and Lark, who they sometimes share updates about on social media, much to fans' delights. Helen, 40, left the last series early to go on maternity leave for her daughter Lark, but she will be making a comeback in the new series.

READ MORE: Call the Midwife star Richard Fleeshman looks unrecognisable 16 years after Coronation Street exit Taking to Twitter on Thursday (August 4), Stephen shared a selfie alongside his wife as the pair smiled at the camera wearing sunglasses. He also gave a shout-out to his Call the Midwife co-star Jenny Agutter who also got married on the same day. Stephen captioned the post: "Me and this one are 32 years married today.

Emmerdale.In 1999, Sean Reynolds (Stephen McGann) moved to the Dales with his wife Angie (Freya Copeland), their son Marc (Anthony Lewis) and daughter Ollie (Vicky Binns).They were later joined by Sean's father Len (Peter Martin) following the off-screen death of his mother Eileen.After locking horns with Chris Tate and Cain Dingle, Sean made a few enemies in and around the village.The haulage firm owner later split from his wife Angie following an affair with Lady Tara Thornfield (Anna Brecon) and left the Dales in 2002.Daily Star takes a look inside what the Reynolds family stars are up to now.Stephen McGann played Sean Reynolds on Emmerdale from 1999 -2002.After a number of years onscreen, Stephen decided to leave the ITV soap in November 2001.Sean's exit storyline was plotted around his extramarital affair with local businesswoman Tara Thornfield.Having tried to resist temptation for the sake of Sean's children Marc and Ollie, Sean and Tara eventually gave into their mutual attraction and decided to leave the Dales together to begin a new life in Chester.His final scenes aired in January 2002.Since leaving the Dales, Stephen has enjoyed a successful acting career.The 59-year-old actor enjoyed minor roles in Casualty, Doctors and The Bill in the years following his Emmerdale departure.In 2012, he was cast as doctor Patrick Turner on the hit BBC series Call the Midwife and remains in the role to this day.Stephen is married to Call the Midwife writer and creator Heidi Thomas.The couple have one son called Dominic.Len Reynolds moved to Emmerdale in 2001 in the wake of his wife Eileen's death.Portrayed by Peter Martin, the Reynolds patriarch remained on the show longer than any other family member.Len stayed a regular

Daily Star reports. READ MORE: Coronation Street fans spot error as Toyah returns to her flatSince then, many Corrie fans may be wondering what happened to Molly Dobbs actress Vicky Binns since her dramatic Corrie exit. Here we take a look at her roles since, and what she is doing now.

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.

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.

It's been two decades since Emmerdale actor Anthony Lewis left the soap, but for fans his character Marc Reynolds is fondly remembered. Yet Anthony, 39, is still a TV regular, though fans might not realise it - he hosts the continuity announcements on BBC One and BBC Two.The dad of one began his acting career aged nine when he took on roles in Heartbeat and A Touch of Frost. He first appeared as Marc Reynolds in 1999, leaving three years later but making a return in 2007 for the funeral of his on-screen grandfather Len.

BBC's biggest shows?While some of the famous connections are well known, such as Call The Midwife's Stephen McGann's marriage to writer Heidi Thomas, others may come as a surprise to viewers.From Hollywood icons to famous siblings, soap legends and Doctor Who stars, the talent runs deep within the family roots - with many going on to work with their partners or follow in their family footsteps.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at some of the BBC stars with famous family links.Call The Midwife features some of the biggest stars of TV, including actor Daniel Laurie who plays Reggie Jackson in the BBC One period drama.After making his debut in the series back in 2017, the character has become a fan favourite - but it is not his only leading role, as Daniel has also appeared in drama series including ITV's Vera and Finding Alice too.It is no surprise that Daniel is a talented actor, as his father also played a memorable EastEnders villain.Daniel's father is none other than Dirty Den Watts actor himself, Leslie Grantham, whose surprise return to Albert Square in 2003 not only shocked the residents - but viewers too.The late Leslie, who died in 2018, was originally thought to be dead after being shot and falling into a river in 1989 - only for the character to turn up alive and well over 14 years later.

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Call the Midwife has paid tribute to 'dearly loved' colleague Kev Corbishley with a heartfelt tribute in the credits on the BBC series.The finale of series 11 captured a touching moment that the locals gathered for a photograph after Sister Julienne, played by Jenny Agutter, and Doctor Turner, portrayed by Stephen McGann, thankfully survived a horrific train crash. While the locals of Poplar gathered, the narrator commented: "Life so often is about things we make ourselves.The homes we build, the food we share, the children we carry in our arms. "We turn trial into survival, tears into courage and friendship into everlasting bonds.

There has been great news for Call the Midwife fans as the smash-hit BBC One series recently returned for its mammoth eleventh series. And viewers will undoubtedly be familiar with Laura Main, who has taken on the role of Sister Bernadette, otherwise known as Shelagh Turner. in the East End drama since its debut.

If you're a fan of BBC's Call The Midwife, you will be accustomed to seeing the cast walk around in their nuns and nurses costumes, so when we see them out of their usual attire, we can't quite believe our eyes. Leonie Elliot who plays midwife Lucille Anderson made everyone double take on the red carpet of the National Television Awards which are sponsored by OK!.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A bloke’s casual bedtime chat with his three-year-old son has sparked a spooky Twitter thread about kids that seem to remember their past lives.Comedian and podcaster Dan Schreiber tweeted: "Interesting bedtime chat with my 3-year-old tonight - 'Daddy, I had a family a long time ago & my mummy was called Sochi & I was called Anke but then I died & now I’m with your family.'"Clearly freaked-out, Dan continued: "Anyway, if anyone needs me, I’ll be up cleaning the pants I just s*** for the rest of the night."Lots of Twitter users replied to Dan’s tweet with similar experiences of their own.Call the Midwife star Stephen McGann replied: "Very similar conversations when my son was very young.

Call The Midwife has given viewers a glimpse of the joy, love and hardships of Nonnatus House for nearly a decade – much longer than creator and executive producer Heidi Thomas said she ever expected.

BBC show about midwives in London’s East End in the 1950s also features “surgical procedures and some scenes of distress”.