Miranda Hart misses out on series five of Call The Midwife to pave out movie career
CALL THE MIDWIFE'S return will be a bittersweet affair for fans as Miranda Hart's Chummy will be noticeably absent when the series returns in 2016.
The British born actress has made a bit of a name for herself across the pond since making her blockbuster debut in Melissa McCarthy comedy Spy, and thus will be too busy to reprise her cherished role in the popular BBC drama.
However, there's hope for Call The Midwife fans yet as the clumsy comic has assured she may return to Nonnatus House as a "crazed 60s hippy".
Speaking to The Mirror, the 42-year-old revealed: "I am very sad not to have been able to be involved in series five but, on the plus side, maybe Chummy can come back in the next series an enlightened, crazed 60s hippy, having an affair with Paul McCartney. Watch this space.”
Instead, Miranda assured she will be watching on from the comfort of her own sofa, adding: “I can’t wait.”
Miranda Hart and Helen George keep busy on-set - Call the Midwife- Series 4 - BBC One
Miranda has starred as Chummy since the series debuted in January 2012 and immediately became a favourite among the show's 11 million viewers.
Although, her departure seemed inevitable and was seemingly teased in series four when she appeared in just two of the season's eight episodes.
She's also admitted to penning two secret projects and being on the search for a leading theatre role in London's West End. Earlier this year she confessed to being at a "career crossroads."
A show spokesman said last night: "Unfortunately scheduling clashes have made it impossible for Miranda to appear in this series of Call the Midwife.
“But Chummy is alive and well and she will always be warmly welcomed back to Nonnatus House.”
Call The Midwife returns for a festive special on Christmas Day.