Call the Midwife's Helen George's life off-screen including split from co-star
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Helen George has been captivating Call the Midwife viewers since her debut as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the inaugural episode in 2012. The BBC One period drama, crafted by Heidi Thomas, has seen Trixie evolve from a midwife battling alcoholism in Nonnatus House to a married woman and stepmother.
Trixie exchanged vows with her dream man Matthew Aylward (Olly Rix) at the conclusion of season 12, and audiences witnessed their journey as newlyweds the following year - but it's been far from smooth sailing. Are Trixie and Matthew still an item? Viewers will have to hold their breath as Call the Midwife gears up for fresh episodes.
Helen's portrayal of Trixie is undeniably enchanting and she's certainly a crowd-pleaser, so let's delve into the actress's life off the renowned BBC programme. Born on June 19, 1984, in Harborne, Birmingham, Helen, now 40, was raised by a social worker mother and a political science professor father.
She studied at the Royal Academy of Music after being a junior associate at the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Prior to securing the role of Trixie, she appeared in a slew of other popular TV shows including Hollyoaks, Hotel Babylon, Doctors, and The Three Musketeers.
Call the Midwife marks Helen's most significant role to date, with the actress also featuring in the short film The Monster, Red Dwarf, Nativity Rocks! and D. I. Ray. In 2015, Helen was paired with Aljaz Skorjanec in Strictly Come Dancing. They performed admirably, finishing in sixth place.
Helen is known for her stunning singing voice and recently made a triumphant return to the stage in The King and I at The London Palladium. She reprised her role as Anna in the production's limited six-week run earlier this year in London, showcasing her acting and vocal talents.
