Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter looks completely different to Sister Julienne in a vintage Instagram photo ahead of the BBC series finale
Jenny Agutter, star of Call the Midwife, appears strikingly different from her character Sister Julienne in a nostalgic photograph.
The 73-year-old actress has been a staple of the popular BBC period drama since its inception in 2012, portraying the Sister-in-Charge at Nonnatus House.
In the current series, which concludes this weekend, Sister Julienne grapples with significant challenges as Nonnatus House transitions into the 1970s, facing pressure from the council to swap traditional habits for uniforms.
This season has seen more sombre storylines, including a baby abduction in the fourth episode, with Sister Julienne steering the future direction of the order’s missionary work.
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As viewers eagerly anticipate the series finale, an old photo of Jenny has surfaced on an Instagram account named Jenny Agutter News, reports the Mirror.
The TV star can be seen sporting a brunette shoulder-length hair do wearing a peach vest top under a white caftan with a floral design and a white skirt.
One fan wrote in the comment section: “Oh Sister Julienne what would the mother house say.”
Another person gushed “What a lovely picture” and a third added: “Ravishing and you still are very beautiful.”
The post emerges just days ahead of the final episode of the current Call the Midwife season, set to broadcast nationwide on Sunday (March 8).
Fans will be disheartened to discover that the drama will be taking a hiatus and won’t return for its customary Christmas special later this year.
In a conversation with Radio Times, series creator Heidi Thomas revealed: “We have made 15 series in 15 years and I’ve known for a couple of years that situation won’t go on forever. The sets need repair. The nuns’ habits are worn out. It takes 14 months to make every series.”
The upcoming Series 16 is anticipated to diverge significantly from the familiar format, with Heidi confirming that Nonnatus House will be replaced by a community hospital.
During its break, Call the Midwife will spawn a prequel spin-off set in the 1940s, as well as a film slated for 1972 featuring the regular cast.
The yet-to-be-titled prequel will spotlight beloved characters Sister Julienne, Sister Monica Joan and the late Sister Evangeline.
Series 15 of Call the Midwife concludes on Sunday, March 8 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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