BBC Call The Midwife's Shelagh Turner actress teases huge twist for beloved character

It seems heartache may be on the horizon for a fan-favorite character from Call the Midwife. Laura Main, known for her role as Shelagh Turner on the BBC series, hinted at what's to come during her appearance on Monday's Loose Women.

In conversation with the panel, Laura mentioned an upcoming cliffhanger that will pique viewer interest. While keeping the details under wraps, she said: "I would say the cliffhanger. Obviously, you're going to have the stories of the episodes, so that will have to continue."

She went on to add a tease about the suspenseful twist: "There is, it's involving a much-loved member of the community, the cliffhanger, that's all I'm going to say! I don't think it's going to ruin your Christmas. I think you will want to keep watching!"

Further detailing the Call the Midwife festive special, Laura promised to the Loose Women hosts that the episode still embodies the holiday spirit despite the dramatic tension.

She noted: "It's still got the rousing finish, we've got the Salvation Army band, we've got fun fair, we've got all sorts of things."

For the first time ever, fans of Call the Midwife can look forward to not just one but two episodes in the beloved show's Christmas offering, reports the Express.

Set against the backdrop of 1969, the Nonnatus midwives find themselves quite busy over the holidays, delivering babies amidst mounting challenges.

Among other difficulties, Poplar's tight-knit community faces the daunting influenza and Hong Kong flu, and tensions are further heightened by the news that a prisoner has escaped and is now at large.

A brief summary states: "Fears grow that he may be in the local area after a spate of break-ins. The Turner children are caught up in the fever surrounding the