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Fans of Call the Midwife have been sent into a frenzy following confirmation that a prequel is officially in the pipeline. The beloved period drama, following the experiences of midwives in London's East End from the late 1950s onwards, is not only returning for a 16th series but will also welcome an exciting new spin-off later this year.

In addition to theprequel revelation, a spin-off film is currently under development, guaranteeing devotees will have an abundance of their treasured midwives to savour on screen.

Since its debut in 2012, the BBC drama's stars have captivated audiences for more than a decade. Whilst viewers are well-acquainted with their on-screen love stories, many cast members have discovered romance beyond the spotlight. Read on to uncover the real-life relationships of the cast....

Helen George

Beyond the set, Helen George has embarked on a romance with property expert Dan Innes. The actress, known for her portrayal of Trixie Franklin, confirmed their relationship on Instagram in February 2025 following her split from former Call the Midwife co-star Jack Aston in 2023.

Discussing her new relationship with The Mail's You magazine in December 2025, Helen remarked: "It's a very happy relationship.

"It's lovely to be with someone outside the industry. I'm not defined by my job, and I'm really interested in meeting the people he works with."

Dan has featured in numerous selfies and group photographs on Helen's social media and recently accompanied her on a family trip to Lapland. Helen is the mother of two daughters with her former partner, Jack, with whom she shared a seven-year relationship. Their first daughter, Wren, arrived in September 2017, followed by their second daughter, Lark, in November 2021.

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter, best known for playing Sister Julienne on Call the Midwife, was married to her late husband, Johan Tham, for more than 3 decades. Together, they had a son, Jonathan. She encountered the Swedish hotelier whilst he was a director at the Cliveden Hotel in Buckinghamshire. Tragically, Johan died from cancer aged 81 in December 2025.

Judy Parfitt

Judy Parfitt, who plays Sister Monica Joan, was married to a celebrated actor off-screen. Judy spent nearly 40 years wed to the late actor Tony Steedman.

They first met whilst performing in a production at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. After meeting in 1960, they married in 1963 and welcomed their son, David, the following year. The couple stayed devoted to one another until Tony's death in February 2001, after battling vascular dementia.

Laura Main

Laura Main has enchanted viewers for years with her performance as Nurse Shelagh Turner in Call the Midwife. Whilst the actress frequently posts professional updates on social media, she keeps her personal life predominantly private.

As of February 2026, she's believed to be single, having previously dated theatre performer Stephen McGlynn between 2012 and 2017. Fenella Woolgar portrayed the character of Sister Hilda from 2018 to 2022. Off-screen, she's been happily married to NHS doctor Dr Robert Harland since 2006, and they have three sons together.

Recalling their wedding day in a conversation with You Magazine, she shared: "Our best woman made a very funny speech. She told Rob to put his hand over mine, then said, 'That's the last time you'll ever have the upper hand.'"

Stephen McGann

Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Patrick Turner in Call the Midwife, has a personal connection to the show as well. He's been married to the series' creator, Heidi Thomas, since 1998, and they share a son.

Jessica Raine

Jessica Raine, who played Jenny Lee in the early seasons of the show before leaving in 2014, found love off-set with another actor. She's been married to Emmy-nominated actor Tom Goodman-Hill, known for his roles in Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Humans, and Spy, among others, since 2015. Tom has two children from a previous relationship.

Cliff Parisi

Cliff Parisi has been married to his long-time partner, Tara Wyer, since 2010. The couple have five children, including a son together.

In a past interview, Cliff revealed that the BBC One producer "wasn't impressed with the fact I was an actor at all. I had this new girlfriend and took her to watch some filming, and I said to Tara, 'What do you think of my new girlfriend?' It was obvious she disapproved," he revealed to Saga Magazine in 2024. So, I said, 'Well, you go out with me then.' That was 15 years ago, and after going out that night, we haven't been apart since."

Leonie Elliott

Leonie Elliott, who plays Nurse Lucille Anderson, departed the programme in 2023 after its 12th series. The actress prefers to maintain privacy regarding her personal affairs and does not seem to be romantically involved with anyone.

In conversation with HELLO! in 2023, following her exit announcement and prior to the festive special, she remarked: "It is really strange! When you've been a part of such a special show for so long, this will be my first. Watching the Christmas special without Lucille will certainly feel odd. So it will feel strange, but I'll definitely be tuning in to see what the guys have been up to, what they're doing in Poplar."

You can catch up on Call The Midwife on BBC iPlayer.

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