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Call the Midwife star Laura Main has addressed rumours that the popular period drama could end after next year\u2019s season 13, saying that she\u2019s crossing her fingers that the show can continue even further.<\/p>\n
Main has won the hearts of viewers with her portrayal of Nurse Shelagh Turner, who has been on a huge journey since her debut in the very first episode of the show.<\/p>\n
Appearing on Good Morning Britain to promote season 12 (which is currently airing on BBC One) and an upcoming stage production of Steel Magnolias, Main spoke on whether Call the Midwife<\/a> could really be nearing its conclusion.<\/p>\n \u201cSeason 13 is definitely happening, there is more being made. I don\u2019t know beyond that,\u201d she said, to a concerned response from presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.<\/p> When asked if time had run out for the show, Main responded: \u201cI don\u2019t think that\u2019s the case at all. I think that we\u2019ve actually had some big commissions \u2013 we got like three commissions at one point \u2013 so that\u2019s unbelievably unusual.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019ve got to admit, normally we start a series and then find out \u2013 we always find out pretty early. I mean, I don\u2019t know, there might be some news soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Main added: \u201cLet\u2019s just cross our fingers because it feels like there is so much excitement and enthusiasm for the show still\u2026 can we make it to 1970?\u201d<\/p>\n Call the Midwife showrunner Heidi Thomas<\/a> has previously said that she would like to explore another decade of huge importance for public health and societal change through the series.<\/p>\n