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Call the Midwife in BBC schedule shake-up as BAFTA Film Awards airs in its usual slot next weekend

Hit show Call the Midwife has been 'axed' by the BBC in a scheduling shake-up.

The episode also features a council strike leading to an outbreak of Weil’s disease, and Cyril’s life is teased to be turned upside down. David Tennant is hosting the BAFTA Film Awards (Credit: BBC) The next episode of the show, the seventh of the series, will therefore air the following Sunday – February 23. Many a fan will be unaware of the schedule change – so will have a bit of a surprise when they tune in expecting Trixe and co, and instead be greeted by David Tennant and a whole host of Hollywood stars!

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