Call the Midwife prequel finally confirms title, story and cast - including Coronation Street icon in major role
The three-part Christmas special follows younger Nonnatus House staff as World War II begins and adds guest stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and Bally Gill.
- The BBC confirmed that filming has begun for Call the Midwife's prequel Sisters in Arms, a three-part Christmas special set in 1939 exploring the origins of Nonnatus House during the Second World War and the Blitz.
- Creator Heidi Thomas said she longed to "turn the clock back and tell the story of their finest hour," examining how the sisters survived the Blitz and how the conflict changed them.
- The cast includes Julie Hesmondhalgh as Sister Alice and Bally Gill as local GP Dr Kit Malhotra, alongside Martin McCann as Tommy Moffat and Rachel O'Connell as his wife, Mary.
- Executive producer Dame Pippa Harris described the series as "thrilling," noting it blends "engrossing medical stories, wit, and pathos" while depicting a landscape where nurses face constant danger.
- While the special debuts during the festive schedule, the BBC confirmed further details regarding a potential full-length series will be announced in due course, featuring younger versions of Sister Monica Joan, Sister Julienne, and Sister Evangelina.
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'Call the Midwife' prequel officially begins filming as Heidi Thomas teases emotional WWII ‘Sisters in Arms’ spinoff: 'A joy to write'
News News: The prequel series 'Call the Midwife: Sisters in Arms', set during World War II, has officially begun filming. Showrunner Heidi Thomas discusses the emotional journey of writing a story of love, courage, and resilience amidst war. Discover how beloved characters navigate the challenges of the Blitz while caring for mothers and babies in Poplar.
Call the Midwife prequel finally confirms title, story and cast - including Coronation Street icon in major role
Christmas has come early for fans of Call the Midwife. With filming now officially underway on the prequel series, the BBC has unveiled a host of new details, including the show's title, synopsis and cast.Call the Midwife: Sisters in Arms, which is set during World War Two, will follow younger versions of Sister Evangelina, Sister Monica Joan and Sister Julienne, who will be played by Amy Booth-Steel (Coronation Street, Doctor Who), Helen Schles…
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