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Call the Midwife fans ‘wrecked’ after series 13 finale as Miss Higgins’ back story finally revealed

Call the Midwife fans were left 'ugly crying' after series finale as Miss Higgins' back story revealed: 'I was there for his first breath.'

Scottish actress Georgie Glen, 67, has played Miss Millicent Higgins in Call the Midwife ever since 2018, when she joined during series 8. Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins in the heartbreaking Call the Midwife series 13 finale (Credit: Neal Street Productions/Olly Courtney) Call the Midwife fans were shocked to discover that surgery receptionist Miss Millicent Higgins had given birth to a secret son when she was younger and living in India. A third added: “‘In the end, I was there for his first breath, and his last.’ Such a fantastic episode really giving depth to the character of Miss Higgins and revealing her back story.

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