Fans See New Side of Jenny Agutter Ahead of Call the Midwife Hiatus
Viewers will now be looking at Jenny Agutter in a markedly different light after a newly circulated throwback photo shows her far removed from her Sister Julienne persona. Sunday at 8: 00 p. m. ET — the series 15 finale of Call the Midwife — arrives after the image was posted on an Instagram page named Jenny Agutter News.
Throwback Photo Shows 73-Year-Old Actress with Brunette Shoulder-Length Hair
The photograph, shared on the Instagram account Jenny Agutter News, captures the 73-year-old actress from Somerset wearing a peach vest top under a white caftan with a floral pattern and a white skirt, a look that contrasts sharply with Sister Julienne’s habit. One fan commented, “Oh Sister Julienne what would the mother house say, ” while others called the picture “Ravishing” and “What a lovely picture, ” marking a wave of affectionate responses to the vintage image.
Series 15 Finale Airs Sunday at 8: 00 p. m. ET and the Show Enters a Hiatus
Series 15 concludes on Sunday, March 8 at 8: 00 p. m. ET, and viewers are set to see how Sister Julienne’s storyline wraps up after this season’s darker turns, including a baby abduction in episode four. Fans will be disappointed that the drama will be taking a break and will not return for its annual Christmas special later this year, leaving the immediate future of the broadcast schedule without the usual holiday installment.
Creator Heidi Thomas Says Sets, Habits and Production Schedule Prompt Big Changes
Heidi Thomas, the show’s creator, has said the production has made 15 series in 15 years and noted that the sets need repair and the nuns’ habits are worn out; she added it takes 14 months to make every series. Thomas confirmed that Series 16 will look different, with Nonnatus House replaced by a community hospital. During the planned break, the programme is set to receive a 1940s prequel spin-off and a film set in 1972 that will feature the regular cast, signaling a reshuffle in how the franchise will present characters like Sister Julienne going forward.
For now, Jenny Agutter’s throwback image reframes public perception of the actress who has been part of the show since 2012 as the Sister-in-Charge of Nonnatus House, highlighting the contrast between the actor’s real-life appearance and her long-running television role. Still, the season has put Sister Julienne through significant challenges as Nonnatus House moves into the 1970s and faces council pressure to swap traditional habits for uniforms, a storyline that has driven much of the recent drama.
Closing: The next confirmed event is the final episode of Call the Midwife series 15 on Sunday, March 8 at 8: 00 p. m. ET. If the production proceeds with the planned hiatus, the 1940s prequel and the 1972 film will be developed during that break, shifting the franchise’s output away from its usual Christmas special schedule.
