The producers of Call The Midwife have hit back at claims Miranda Hart was banned from returning to the show.

 

Miranda played beloved midwife Chummy in the first four seasons of the popular BBC drama series.

 

The Sun newspaper reported that the actress had disappointed the producers of the show. An insider told the newspaper: “The Call the Midwife team were really looking forward to having her back so felt equally disappointed by the U-turn.”

 

 

“They felt she’d messed them about and it caused a real headache for the creators of a huge show which is incredibly challenging to make,” the source added.

 

“They did everything they could to leave the door open in the hope that Miranda’s character might return. Now they would rather have certainty.”

 

The producers hit back at the ‘rubbish’ claims and said the claims are completely false. “We can state clearly right here that the story is utter RUBBISH, and we object to it in the STRONGEST POSSIBLE TERMS.”

 

 

Dame Pippa Harris, Executive producer, and Heidi Thomas, Series Creator, released a joint statement following the speculation.

 

They gushed about Miranda and said they still have a strong relationship with the actress.


“The creative team at Call the Midwife remain extremely close to Miranda, and hugely value the contribution Chummy made to the first four series of the show,” they stated.

 

 

They explained that Miranda has been unable to return due to scheduling issues. “Sadly, the timing wasn’t right for her to return in 2016, but the door is always open. We would welcome her with open arms should she ever be free and want to come back to Nonnatus House .”

 

We’d certainly be thrilled to see Chummy back at Nonnatus House. Fingers crossed Miranda makes her return to Poplar soon.

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