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Privacy NoticeThe cast of Call the Midwife are back on set, filming for the upcoming series which will see our favourite characters stepping into the 1970s. The much-loved show – which wrapped up its 13th series in March – saw Helen George’s character Trixie Franklin hinting at a possible departure from Poplar to join her husband Matthew Aylward (played by Olly Rix) who has relocated to New York for work. Meanwhile, Judy Parfitt, who has portrayed Sister Monica Joan since 2012, continues to be a staple in the BBC drama. At 88 years old, Judy boasts an impressive career that spans several decades across stage, film and television. The actress, who began her journey in 1953 after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, has earned numerous BAFTA nominations over the years and has graced some of the most popular TV series of the past few decades.
Judy Parfitt as portrayed Sister Monica Joan since 2012
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Her illustrious career kicked off in theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she shared the stage with legendary actors like Laurence Olivier. She later received BAFTA nominations for her stellar performances in The Jewel in the Crown and Pride and Prejudice, where she played Lady Catherine de Bourgh, reports the Mirror. Although she was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Maria Thins in 2003’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, she unfortunately didn’t take home the top prize.
Judy also starred in Midsomer Murders
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But Judy continued to charm audiences with roles in Heartbeat, Midsomer Murders, Jonathan Creek and Vera, becoming a familiar face in some of viewers’ favourite shows. In 1963, she tied the knot with actor Tony Steedman, famed for his roles in iconic shows like Coronation Street, Citizen Smith, and The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes. The couple were then blessed with their son David in 1964. However, Tony sadly passed away in 2001 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and the actress since shared her harrowing experience with the disease, which her husband endured for three years, saying how isolating it felt. “That’s the thing with dementia. If you’re with somebody who has a serious illness you can usually talk to them, have a laugh every now and then – the person is still with you,” she penned in MailOnline in 2014. “With dementia, there’s no conversation, there’s no togetherness, no sharing,” she continued. “It leaves you feeling very alone in a marriage.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnCall The MidwifeCoronation StreetDramaHelen George
