Two characters left Poplar on Sunday, sparking speculation among fans that one beloved nun may not return to Nonnatus House
Call the Midwife has announced the unexpected departure of two beloved characters, leaving viewers devastated.
The BBC One programme commenced its 15th series last month, now taking place in 1971. Regular viewers of the BBC drama will recall Sister Veronica (Rebecca Gethings) recently admitting to Geoffrey Franklin (Christopher Harper) her desire to become a mother despite her vows.
In an emotional moment, she asked Geoffrey to use her birth name, Beryl, before confessing, “I want a child. I want a child of my own to hold in my arms and keep safe, and cherish always. I want a child before it becomes impossible.”
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Concurrently, Dr Patrick Turner (Stephen McGann) and his wife, Shelagh (Laura Main), have been looking after baby Christopher following the catastrophe at his mother’s residence in Hong Kong.
The two-year-old son of Esther Tang, May Turner’s birth mother, received a diagnosis of rare kidney cancer (Wilms tumour) and travelled to Britain for chemotherapy, reports the Mirror.
Sister Veronica has developed a profound connection with Christopher, providing comfort and assistance in his care.
In Sunday’s instalment of Call the Midwife (February 1), the Turner family learned that Christopher requires a pause in his cancer therapy as he’s finding chemotherapy and separation from his homeland too difficult.
The decision was made for Christopher to return to Hong Kong and continue his treatment at the British Army Hospital.
Sister Veronica was devastated when Christopher’s departure from Poplar was confirmed, but when Shelagh asked the nun to accompany him back to Hong Kong, she immediately agreed.
The Turner household was deeply saddened to bid farewell to Christopher as Sister Veronica collected him and began their journey back to his homeland.
Yet some viewers remain convinced Sister Veronica won’t be returning to Nonnatus House, citing her attachment to Christopher and her ongoing crisis of faith.
Writing on X, one viewer questioned: “Is Sister Veronica going to disappear with Christopher? … #CallTheMidwife.”
Another declared: “Well Sister Veronica isn’t going to come back is she (broken heart) #callthemidwife”, whilst a third contributed: “That was a downbeat ending for once. I don’t see Sister Veronica returning #CallTheMidwife.”
“I really hate to think this is the end for Christopher, I thought sister Veronica was going to adopt him, and leave the order #callthemidwife”, remarked another.
Call the Midwife airs Sunday at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer
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