The new season of Call the Midwife doesn’t debut in the U.S. until April. However, creator Heidi Thomas recently told Radio Times she only had a few months to rewrite season six of UK drama.
The historical drama, which airs on PBS in the U.S., follows a group of nuns and midwives working in the destitute East End neighborhood of London. The cast includes Jessica Raine, Miranda Hart, Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Bryony Hannah, Laura Main, and Stephen McGann.
Speaking to Radio Times, Thomas said season six of the series had to be quickly rewritten after Miranda Hart dropped out due to scheduling conflicts:
We were thrilled when Miranda approached us, and I story-lined the series for her But at relatively short notice she had to withdraw.
I can’t say, but it was short. We were hopeful right up to the end that we could make it work, but we couldn’t.
I just rewrote the series without Miranda in it, which was sad because we would have loved having her in it… She is part of the CTM family. But it wasn’t meant to be.”
Season six of Call the Midwife premieres on PBS on April 2nd.
What do you think? Do you watch Call the Midwife? Are you sad Miranda Hart won’t be in the new season?
I was disappointed to not see Chummy this season but at least we did see her husband when the car accident happened.
I watched this series on a whim, and have fallen in love with the characters and their normalcy. At first I felt sorry for Chummy and her awkwardness, but she draws you in with her kindness and generosity. If she is leaving I will be so sad not seeing her on the show. I hope things work out so she can return.
I love the show and loved Miranda Hart’s character, Chummy. I hope you’ll be able to bring her back at some future date.
Miranda Hart was wonderful. Lived her.I miss both Chummy and Jenny.If you could get them back in 1 time each season. So we don’t lose them completely it would be great..you make us fall.in live with the characters and they leave us..my friends and family in different states all love this show now. Please never stop . it..Miranda reminds me of my daughter Sally.very smart.She is beautiful. Not at first but soon and stole all..our hearts.now I love the whole cast ,but . Most are still theremember. Each one is like family. We all.feel.like they are in our lives. Wonderful… Read more »
A most wonderful series this has been, and I will continue to miss Chummy. What a great character she was!
I do so love “Call the Midwife.” I can do without “Miranda”. Looking forward to the next season.
No I will not miss chummy. I do love the show.
I was sick hearing this ms hart’s character wasyou andyou 12 year old sons favorite character. Dr worley hancock
Love, love, love this production! Warm, engaging, heartfelt and educational. Thrilled to learn a new season is coming, but yes, we will greatly miss Miranda as our Chummy.
Her acting was sublime and she was such a great part of the CTM family. Will still love and follow the show, with all the brilliant cast members.
I love Call the Midwife and I do like Miranda Harts’ character. I have noticed her absence. I felt she was quite a vital character.