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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Call The Midwife's Jennifer Kirby gives birth to first child with Killing Eve actor Robert Gilbert - and keeps it secret for MONTHS
The star has been open about suffering with panic attacks baby joy Call The Midwife's Jennifer Kirby gives birth to first child with Killing Eve actor Robert Gilbert – and keeps it secret Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CALL The Midwife star Jennifer Kirby has announced that she and Killing Eve actor Robert Gilbert welcomed their baby into the world - but kept the news quiet. Actress Jennifer shared the happy news on social media and explained how she had to have an emergency C-section in December. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Call The Midwife star Jennifer Kirby has revealed she gave birth to her first child via emergency caesarean section Credit: instagram/@furkirbs The BBC Nurse Valerie Dyer star showed off her scars in a candid selfie showing off the realities of child birth and praising her body for all its hard work. The 36-year-old shared the moving picture with fans, stood in front of a mirror wearing a floral black shirt and black underwear. She showed off her labour war wounds with pride and looked happy and content in the behind-the-scenes snap. The period drama star told followers: "One emergency caesarean, many crying sessions, a few panic attacks, infinite love, one glorious little baby and one whole year." She added: "Thank you little body for all you've endured and all you've done. "I won't take you for granted again." Fans commented: "Nurse Valerie would have been proud of you." A second added: "Beautiful." A third agreed: "Beautiful lady. I have a similar scar too from my C-section with my second. Just amazes me how utterly fabulous our bodies are." Jennifer and Killing Eve actor Robert met when they both starred in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Henry V in 2015. BBC releases first trailer for Call the Midwife Christmas special 2017 The raven-haired beauty played Nurse Valerie on Call The Midwife from 2017 until 2020. She proudly left the award-winning period drama after four seasons as it was time to 'move on'. She took to X to reveal the news and wrote: 'After four joyful years spend with Call the Midwife, I have decided to say goodbye to Nonnatus, Val and the wonderful cast, crew and production team. "The programme is truly a national treasure, and it will always be a huge honour for me to have been a part of something so wonderful. 'I can't wait to keep watching our beloved Nonnatus from the other side of the screen. Long live Call the Midwife. So long, chicks." Call the Midwife is a BBC drama series about a group of midwives working in the east end of London in the 1950s and 1960s. They are based at the fictional nursing convent Nonnatus House in Poplar district carrying out nursing and midwife duties. The show is based on the memoirs of the same name by Jennifer Worth.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Call The Midwife's Jennifer Kirby gives birth to first child with Killing Eve actor Robert Gilbert – and keeps it secret
CALL The Midwife star Jennifer Kirby has announced that she and Killing Eve actor Robert Gilbert welcomed their baby into the world - but kept the news quiet. 1 Call The Midwife star Jennifer Kirby has revealed she gave birth to her first child via emergency caesarean section Credit: instagram/@furkirbs showed off her scars in a candid selfie showing off the realities of child birth and praising her body for all its hard work. The 36-year-old shared the moving picture with fans, stood in front of a mirror wearing a floral black shirt and black underwear. She showed off her labour war wounds with pride and looked happy and content in the behind-the-scenes snap. The period drama star told followers: "One emergency caesarean, many crying sessions, a few panic attacks, infinite love, one glorious little baby and one whole year." Read more She added: "Thank you little body for all you've endured and all you've done. "I won't take you for granted again." Fans commented: "Nurse Valerie would have been proud of you." A second added: "Beautiful." Most read in News TV A third agreed: "Beautiful lady. I have a similar scar too from my C-section with my second. Just amazes me how utterly fabulous our bodies are." Jennifer and Killing Eve actor Robert met when they both starred in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Henry V in 2015. BBC releases first trailer for Call the Midwife Christmas special 2017 The raven-haired beauty played Nurse Valerie on Call The Midwife from 2017 until 2020. She proudly left the award-winning period drama after four seasons as it was time to 'move on'. She took to X to reveal the news and wrote: 'After four joyful years spend with Call the Midwife , I have decided to say goodbye to Nonnatus, Val and the wonderful cast, crew and production team. "The programme is truly a national treasure, and it will always be a huge honour for me to have been a part of something so wonderful. 'I can't wait to keep watching our beloved Nonnatus from the other side of the screen. Long live Call the Midwife. So long, chicks." Call the Midwife is a BBC drama series about a group of midwives working in the east end of London in the 1950s and 1960s. They are based at the fictional nursing convent Nonnatus House in Poplar district carrying out nursing and midwife duties. The show is based on the memoirs of the same name by Jennifer Worth.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Call The Midwife star marries director fiance amid rumours show is ‘ending'
The actress wore a pink wedding dress to marry her long-term partner tied the knot Call The Midwife star marries director fiance amid rumours show is 'ending' CALL The Midwife star Rebecca Gethings has tied the knot with her director fiance. The 47-year-old married her long-term partner Tom Brass in the same week it was claimed the BBC drama is ending. 2 Tom Brass married his long-term partner Rebecca Gethings 2 Rebecca Gethings plays Sister Veronica Credit: BBC The pair, who share two children together, posted a sweet snap of them leaving The Old Truman Brewery in London, with Rebecca wearing an unusual pink wedding dress. The actress - who plays Sister Veronica in the BBC drama - wrote in a caption on Instagram,: "I do, he do, and we very much did." A number of Call The Midwife cast members sent their congratulations including Renee Bailey who plays Joyce Highland, wrote: "Wow", as Natalie Quarry who stars as Rosalind Clifford, wrote: "So gorgeous." This week there were reports the show is set to wrap up after series 15 in 2026, with the cast already filming their final scenes. However, the BBC has denied claims hit series Call The Midwife is coming to an end. The Daily Star told how it was transferring from the small screen to the big screen to follow in the footsteps of ITV series Downton Abbey which has spawned two spin-off movies, with the third coming to cinemas in September. The broadcaster said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come. "As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course. "Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.'
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Call The Midwife star marries director fiance amid rumours show is ‘ending'
CALL The Midwife star Rebecca Gethings has tied the knot with her director fiance. The 47-year-old married her long-term partner Tom Brass in the same week it was claimed the BBC drama is ending. 2 Tom Brass married his long-term partner Rebecca Gethings 2 Rebecca Gethings plays Sister Veronica Credit: BBC The pair, who share two children together, posted a sweet snap of them leaving The Old Truman Brewery in London, with Rebecca wearing an unusual pink wedding dress. The actress - who plays Sister Veronica in the BBC drama - wrote in a caption on Instagram,: "I do, he do, and we very much did." A number of Call The Midwife cast members sent their congratulations including Renee Bailey who plays Joyce Highland, wrote: "Wow", as Natalie Quarry who stars as Rosalind Clifford, wrote: "So gorgeous." This week there were reports the show is set to wrap up after series 15 in 2026, with the cast already filming their final scenes. READ MORE ON CALL THE MIDWIFE However, the BBC has denied claims hit series Call The Midwife is coming to an end. The Daily Star told how it was transferring from the small screen to the big screen to follow in the footsteps of ITV series Downton Abbey which has spawned two spin-off movies, with the The broadcaster said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come. "As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course. Most read in News TV "Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.'
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Call The Midwife fans convinced show will end in heartbreaking death as they work out final storyline
CALL The Midwife fans have been left convinced that the show will end in a tragic death after news the main series could come to an end. The popular BBC family drama will come to a close following the conclusion of the 15th series which is currently being filmed and is due to air next year. 3 Call the Midwife fans have been speculating on how the show may end amid reports of its axing Credit: BBC 3 The popular programme has ran for 15 series Credit: BBC 3 Could Sister Monica Joan die at the end of the show? Credit: BBC It has left fans speculating at to how the programme might reach its conclusion and some have predicted a tragic death could be on the cards for one of its most popular characters. One character who looks set to meet her match during the show's finale is Sister Monica Joan. Whilst not confirmed, fans have begun to cast suspicion that she could fall victim to a death in the programme's final episode. The character, played by actress Judy Parfitt, has been a part of the show since the very first series and has been one of the drama's fan-favourite characters. Taking to Reddit, it led one fan to quip that they could kill off their longest-serving character for shock value. Speculating what is to come: "Something tells me that something is going to happen to Sister Monica Joan. "I think it's going to be a two part episode and the series will end with implications for the upcoming film... and maybe something for the prequel series." Another added: "Maybe so. I've honestly been waiting for Sister Monica Joan to leave because she was a bit of a nuisance at times and very openly disobedient and often willful. "The actress is wonderful but the character has been shown less and less the past couple of years." Whilst many fans were sad to see the programme come to an end, others argued that now felt the right time to call it a day. Call The Midwife fans in tears as beloved Nonnatus House resident dies in emotional scenes They added online: "I love the series but honestly it was time for it to end anyway. Maybe even beyond time. Especially after Lucille left." As someone else penned: "I'm not too sorry about the show ending — it's had a fabulous run, but the writing and storylines just aren't what they were in the early years." The Daily Star were the first to report the news of the show's end. However, the BBC have clarified that whilst Call the Midwife's main series may be paused - the show's prequel and spin-off movie mean the show will still be on the air for years to come. They said: "The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come. "As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course. "Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere.' Up to 11 million people watched the highly-anticipated episodes at any time since it first launched in 2012. It has won numerous awards including National Television Awards, TV Choice Awards and has received several BAFTA nominations.
