Arlene Brewer is played by Abigail Hood (Image: BBC)
BBC One’s beloved series, Call the Midwife, is set to return with a new episode that sees Trixie Aylward, portrayed by Helen George, caring for an unmarried and heavily pregnant woman recently released from Linchmere Mental Hospital. The woman, Arlene, grapples with depression, mania, and the effects of a new psychiatric drug.
The district is also alarmed by a resurgence in gonorrhoea cases, prompting Dr Turner, played by Stephen McGann, to initiate a contact-tracing scheme run by the Greater London Council. Amidst these events, the friendship between Rosalind Clifford (Natalie Quarry) and Cyril Robinson (Zephryn Taitte) flourishes as they volunteer at a homeless shelter.
Regular cast members, including Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne and Linda Bassett as Phyllis Crane, will be back for the season’s second episode, along with Cliff Parisi and Annabelle Apsion reprising their roles as Fred and Violet Buckle.
Here is all you need to know about who is in the guest cast.
Ted Pinchbeck (HOWARD WARD) and Rosalind Clifford (NATALIE QUARRY) (Image: BBC)
Zeta Demir – Andrea Vasiliou
The guest cast for this episode includes Andrea Vasiliou as expectant mother Zeta Demir.
Vasiliou, an actress and model known for her roles in Gran Turismo, FBI International, and Warchief, is passionate about portraying strong female characters. She has also trained with the stunt team for Wonder Woman and Justice League, playing an Amazonian Warrior.
Ada Rowntree – Jennifer Brooke
Jennifer Brooke, a British actress recognised for her role as Rachel Hardy in Hollyoaks, will portray Ada Rowntree.
In addition to her acting career, she also teaches acting to children and co-founded B.O.S.S Acting School in 2020.
Arlene Brewer – Abigail Hood
Abigail Hood, a playwright and actress known for her roles in Spiral and Monster, portrays Arlene Brewer.
Mr Parry – Paul Bigley
Paul Bigley, a theatre and TV actor recognised for his performances in Shakespeare in Love and The Danish Girl, plays the character of Mr Parry. Audiences may also recognise him from The Crown, Ted Lasso and Pennyworth.
Mehmet Demir – Kyle Abdullah
Kyle Abdullah, who has previously starred in Joan, Alex Rider and Boat Story, takes on the role of Zeta’s partner Mehmet Demir.
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Joyce Highland and Trixie Aylward return (Image: BBC)
Eric Wilson – Bertie Hawes
Bertie Hawes, an Apollo Theatre Arts trained actor, plays Eric Wilson. The young star has appeared in Malory Towers, Annie and Housekeeping.
Ted Pinchbeck – Howard Ward
Howard Ward, a British actor known for his roles in War Horse and , portrays Ted Pinchbeck. Viewers may also remember him from The Bill and Downton Abbey.
Ray Watts – Edward Mercieca
Edward Mercieca, a theatre actor who founded FM Theatre Productions with his wife Marika in 1998, plays Ray Watts. The Maltese actor has previously appeared in Game of Thrones, Napoleon and Helen of Troy.
Mr Rudd – James McGregor
James McGregor, recognisable from and Casualty, plays Mr Rudd. He most recently starred in Silo and As Dusk Falls.
Tilly – Venice Van Someren
Venice Van Someren, a theatre actress recognised for her roles in Doctor Who: Time War, The Grand Silence and Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures, portrays the character of Tilly.
Call the Midwife airs on One on Sundays at 8pm