Call the Midwife star Helen George has shared an exciting update ahead the BBC period drama's return.

The 41-year-old actress has played Nurse Trixie Franklin on the much-loved show since its launch in 2012. Viewers have seen Trixie's journey from a midwife struggling with alcoholism, to becoming a dedicated married woman and stepmother.

Trixie tied the knot with her dream man, Matthew Aylward (played by Olly Rix), at the end of season 12 , but it hasn't been an easy ride. Thanks to Matthew's poor decisions, the couple struggled with finances only months into their marriage, with Matthew suggesting that Trixie give up her career to be a full-time wife and mother to his son, Jonty.

Eventually, Matthew left East London for a new business opportunity in America, with Trixie eventually

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