NewsTVCall The MidwifeIt comes after the emotional ending of series 1514:23, 09 Jul 2026Call the Midwife star Helen George has kickstarted an exciting new venture away from her role in the hit BBC period drama. Helen George is best known for her long-running lead role as Beatrix "Trixie" Franklin (later Trixie, Lady Aylward) on the hit BBC period drama Call the Midwife.‌Fans feared an exit when Trixie's husband, Matthew (played by Olly Rix), was written out of the show, prompting Trixie's brief journey to the United States.‌Helen quickly debunked the departure rumours, confirming she never planned to ditch the role. She successfully filmed series 14 as a single woman back at Nonnatus House.‌Earlier this year, series 15 of the hit BBC series aired with a heartbreaking and emotional finale a