Helen George on ‘pressure’ of Call The Midwife Christmas special
Call the Midwife producers have released a lengthy social media statement about series 13.
On the hit BBC show’s official Instagram account, fans were teased with a snap of Cliff Parisi, who stars as Fred Buckle in the series, filming on the Call the Midwife set.
The caption delved into the upcoming episodes as well as the touching nature of the popular drama.
It read: “Series 13: light in the darkness. We are now racing towards the end of filming for series 13, as the days shorten and the nights stretch away into winter.
“As we are a show that faithfully follows the seasons of each year, our stories inevitably turn towards those things that the British traditionally use to light up their spirits on cold nights… like firework displays!”
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The photo shows Fred setting up some fireworks to celebrate the season.
The wordy post goes on to say: “Diminishing sunlight inevitably affects any film production at this time of year.
“Our daytime external scenes have fewer hours in the day in which to be filmed – but, conversely, night shots don’t have to be filmed so late at night.
“But the old mansion you know as Nonnatus House becomes rather spooky and forbidding in the increasing gloom! Eek!”
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The post also credits the show with being a “drama about the light we share in common”.
“The child that lights a family,” it reads, “The selfless care that lights a community.
“The community that strives to shine brighter than the total of those individual lights it contains.”
Taking to the comments section, fans couldn’t contain their excitement as the post assured them the Christmas special would be airing soon, with series 13 coming in 2024.
One penned: “Such a wonderful show. I think I cry every episode,” while another responded: “My favourite show on earth.
“It warms my heart and just makes everything feel ok.”
A third added: “Every year we start from the beginning in the run-up to the Christmas special, we’re currently watching series 4.” (sic)
“Can’t wait! Season 12 was wonderful, like the whole series. I’m re-watching the show to shorten the days until S13,” another fan remarked.
A fifth explained: “I have been watching again from the beginning.
“It such a peace and a calm to my soul. The kindness , the community, the sweetness of new life- even those who suffer are met with love. I see life differently because of Call the Midwife. Thank you.” (sic)
Another enthused: “Don’t ever change your ethos. Beautiful drama, always so well written and performed. Always full of hope.”
Call the Midwife will return for a Christmas special on BBC One, while series 13 will air in 2024.
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