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Call The Midwife RESUMES filming for Series 10 after COVID-19 crisis as bosses gush they're 'overjoyed' to be back at work on Series 10

Call The Midwife has confirmed that filming has resumed on Series 10 and the upcoming Christmas Special, after being brought to halt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking to Facebook bosses gushed they were 'overjoyed' to be heading back to work to ensure their yearly festive special could air on time in December, along with snaps of a mask-clad Stephen McGann outside the iconic Nonnatus House.

In March, Call The Midwife joined much of the television industry being brought to a halt by the coronavirus crisis, leaving many fans concerned they wouldn't get their yearly fix of babies being delivered in the 1960s East End.

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Back to work! Call The Midwife has confirmed that filming has resumed on Series 10 and the upcoming Christmas Special, after being brought to halt by the COVID-19 pandemic

In the snaps Stephen - who plays Dr Turner in the series - can be seen having his makeup applied by a crew member, who is dressed head-to-toe in PPE.

A lengthy statement posted to the show's social media account said: 'This has been no mean achievement. Giving birth to each season of Call the Midwife, even in healthy times, is a major logistical task, involving the skills of far more people than you see on screen…

'Call the Midwife can have up to 200 crew members working on our set in a shooting day – and there are around 150 shooting days in every year. Our cast includes not only our 15 main cast members, but also about 70 guest actors in each season.'

'And babies? We reckon we've employed about 1,100 babies in total since our series began!

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Thrilled: Taking to Facebook bosses gushed they were 'overjoyed' to be heading back to work along with snaps of a mask-clad Stephen McGann outside the iconic Nonnatus House

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Back to business: In the snaps Stephen - who plays Dr Turner in the series - can be seen having his makeup applied by a crew member, who is dressed head-to-toe in PPE

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Exciting: Bosses also vowed that they would still be airing the Christmas Special and its 10th series on time, after being forced to halt filming in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic

'And let's not forget those other essential staff members who keep our Nonnatus House team fed and watered. Over 40,000 meals are served to our cast and crew during each filming season – as well as 100,000 cups of tea and coffee!

'Bringing all of these heroes back together to film in safety during a pandemic has been our top priority in these last months. But being able to deliver a brand new Christmas Special and Series 10 to you is the very best reward that we could wish for.'

Dame Pippa Harris, Executive Producer said: 'Alongside the rest of the country, we have all been devastated to see how Covid-19 has affected people around the world.

'Our midwives and nurses may not be the front-line heroes of today's NHS, but by getting back to work, they, and we, hope to bring some joy and respite into people's lives.

'In such difficult times, the values of Call the Midwife seem more resonant than ever. In series ten we will continue to celebrate the skill and bravery of the UK's NHS whilst bringing laughter and love into our homes.'

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'Overjoyed': In a statement bosses shared their delight to be back to work at weeks in lockdown, and vowed fans would be seeing the nurses back in Poplar this Decemberr

Series Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Heidi Thomas added: 'Everyone is overjoyed to be whisking the dust sheets off Nonnatus House and getting back to filming after lockdown.

'It is a particular thrill to be able to deliver the Christmas Special on time, just as we promised at the start of the pandemic.

'We are very much a family at Call the Midwife, and like families everywhere, we have missed each other. We will now be putting more love and energy into our work than ever and can't wait to share Series 10 with our fantastic, loyal audience.'

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Dramatic: This year's festive special will once again see the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House hit by drama and delight (pictured in 2019's Christmas Special)

This year's Call The Midwife Christmas Special will once again see the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House look forward to a festive celebration in 1965, but won't be without drama as Sister Monica Joan (played by Judy Parfitt) is rushed to hospital.

Trixie (Helen George) is furious to receive a subscription to a Marriage Bureau as a Christmas gift, while Shalagh is involved in a deeply moving birth following a surprise reunion.

The circus also arrives in Poplar for the first time to the East End's delight, leading to a new adventure for Nurse Crane (Linda Bassett).

Call The Midwife's Christmas Special will air on BBC One in December. Series 10 will begin in 2021.

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On soon: Call The Midwife's Christmas Special will air on BBC One in December. Series 10 will begin in 2021 (pictured in 2019's Christmas Special)

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Talk abt blast from the past. I haven’t watched this show since the lead actress left. I heard it’s still good tho.
This show used to trip me out because I would have it on and every time my sister was over during the birthing scenes she would be like
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“b!tch turn from this! I gave birth to two children with no pain meds, I ain’t trying to relive that sh!t!”
 

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Wow this show is still on, incredible. I stopped watching around when Chummy got married. It was getting a bit much
 

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YES!! I love Call the Midwife! I can re-watch the seasons and it never becomes boring.
 
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God bless. I’m nearly done with my second rewatch and am itching for more episodes. It’s one of my fave Netflix shows.
 

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Great news! I've been waiting on news about the new season...this is one of my must-watch shows!
 

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I own the first 3 Seasons and haven't watched much since, but I'm glad to see the series is still going strong...
 

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Yasssss!! I need more period dramas or costume dramas to start filming again!

'Beecham House' was very good, yet the ending was horrible...since the series was not renewed...viewers were left up in the air.

In the US, there are so many excellent period/costume dramas on PBS and OVATION.

When they first came on the air, A&E, was broadcasting so many of these types of series ...apparently the A&E network is no longer an 'arts & entertainment' network. :LOL::joy:

Same with with BRAVO...that channel had also been an 'arts & entertainment' network.

'Delicious' on PBS....has also been excellent. It's not a costume drama but it's interesting seeing Dawn French in a dramatic role. The doctor from 'Silent Witness' Emilia Fox, is also in this series.

In the past, BBC America also aired some amazing costume dramas and detective shows...now all they seem to run are endless marathons of the Star Trek episodes with Patrick Stewart.
 

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'Beecham House' was very good, yet the ending was horrible...since the series was not renewed...viewers were left up in the air.

In the US, there are so many excellent period/costume dramas on PBS and OVATION.

These types of series were also shown on A&E when they first came on the air....apparently the A&E network is no longer an 'arts & entertainment' channel. :LOL::joy:

'Delicious' on PBS....has also been excellent. It's not a costume drama but it's interesting seeing Dawn French in a dramatic role. The doctor from 'Silent Witness' Emilia Fox, is also in this series.

In the past, BBC America also aired some amazing costume dramas and detective shows...now all they seem to run are endless marathons of the Star Trek episodes with Patrick Stewart.
Ugh I know. They are hard to find and rarely get a second season. Beecham house and sanditon both only got one season at least with belgravia they only planned one season so you got the full story. Amazon prime has a lot though... I need costumes and I need rich costumes no poor people like the mill or little women. Lol
 

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I'm watching season 1 now. I'm dying laughing at Nurse Chummy.

Oh why am I just watching this now?
 

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I’m rewatching this entire series now and cry like I’ve never seen it before
Lol I know right? I’ve seen the entire streaming series and PBS rerun episodes and STILL get pulled in.

For me when I see those Jenny episodes, I get mad at her all over again on how she treated Jimmy. Ugh, and I actually miss Sis. Evangelina.

When oh WHEN is the new season coming out? Dang pandemic messing up the shooting schedules!
 
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I knew the director Emerald Fennell looked familiar....she played Nurse Patsy Mount on this series from 2013-2017.

Emerald was nominated for a directing Oscar for Promising Young Woman....she did win the 2021 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay at the 93rd Academy Awards.


Emerald's film earned five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.


Emerald Fennell became one of only seven women, and the first British woman, to earn a nomination in the directing category.
 

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I knew the director Emerald Fennell looked familiar....she played Nurse Patsy Mount on this series from 2013-2017.

Emerald was nominated for a directing Oscar for Promising Young Woman....she did win the 2021 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay at the 93rd Academy Awards.


Emerald's film earned five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.


Emerald Fennell became one of only seven women, and the first British woman, to earn a nomination in the directing category.
She's also exec producer of Killing Eve.
 

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I’m on Season 7 and love this show. I also love the Spanish period dramas Cable Girls, High Seas, Gran Hotel and Morocco:Love in Times of War.
 

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I have been balling my eyes out...

Why did Barbara die???
 

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Anyone watch the new season’s episodes yet?

Lol.. the social distancing in most of the scenes is pretty obvious, like the married couples are speaking to each other across the room from one another, etc, just hope everyone was safe while filming.
 

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Anyone watch the new season’s episodes yet?

Lol.. the social distancing in most of the scenes is pretty obvious, like the married couples are speaking to each other across the room from one another, etc, just hope everyone was safe while filming.
Yes I'm waiting for the Christmas special and after that season 11.
 

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