BBC Call the Midwife fans baffled as they all say same thing about Doctor Turner. (Image: BBC)
Beloved ‘s Doctor Patrick Turner, portrayed by Stephen McGann, is a dedicated and hardworking general practitioner (GP) who works in the bustling suburban area of Poplar.
He collaborates closely with midwives and nurses, forming a strong support network to provide comprehensive healthcare to the community.
The 2012 Christmas Special reveals a poignant chapter in Patrick’s life: his wife, Mrs. Turner, tragically passed away from cancer in 1957.
This profound loss left him to navigate being a single parent to their son, Timothy. As a devoted father, Patrick strives to balance his work with his responsibilities at home. He often feels that his commitment to his patients overshadows his domestic obligations.
Doctor Turner is father to four children and struggles to balance his responsibilities (Image: BBC)
Over time, Patrick finds love again and marries Shelagh, who beautifully completes his life and work. Together, they nurture a growing family that includes their biological son, Edward, and their adopted daughter, Angela.
They have recently welcomed a daughter from China named May, further enriching their family dynamics. Despite the challenges of caring for a diverse and expanding family while serving a community in need, Patrick remains steadfast in his dedication to his patients and loved ones.
However, this has prompted fans to query where he finds the time to balance his busy schedule, and they have taken to to express their concerns.
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One commented, “So Doctor Turner also has the time to run a drug clinic. That’s handy.”
Another replied: “There’s got to be at least five of him by now.”
A third joked: “Borrowed his brother’s TARDIS. How else would he be everywhere at once?”
While a fourth added sarcastically: “He’s the perfect doctor, husband and dad.”
And a fifth chimed in: “How on Earth does doctor Turner fit so much in.”
Prompting a sixth person to laugh: “Maybe all the Mcgann brothers are actually Dr Turner – Stephen is the GP, Joe is the obstetrician and Paul mops up all the other rando clinics that get set up.”