By James Hibbs

Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 at 12:00 am


In anticipation of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival 2022, which is coming to London’s Southbank in May, more details have now been announced regarding a real highlight of the line-up – a panel and Q&A for Call the Midwife.

Creator and writer Heidi Thomas and executive producer Pippa Harris were previously announced to be joining the panel, where they will discuss the secrets of the Sunday-night favourite’s success.

However, it has now been revealed that cast members Helen George (Trixie Franklin), Laura Main (Shelagh Turner) and Stephen McGann (Dr Turner) will also be in attendance.

In appearing at the festival, George Main and McGann will join the likes of Martin Freeman, Mary Berry and Sir Bob Geldof, all of whom have been confirmed to take part in one of the many panels, Q&As and exclusive screenings.

Find out more about the full BFI & Radio Times Television Festival 2022 line-up and ticket information here.

 

It follows the news that filming has now started on Call the Midwife season 12, with Jenny Agutter and Linda Bassett appearing in the traditional clapperboard shot to mark the beginning of the first scene this year.

George and Main previously spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com at the Radio Times Covers Party, and explained that this year’s season will be the “first time in a few years” that the show is filmed without COVID restrictions.