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Call the Midwife viewers devastated as fan-favourite character quits drama amid fears for its future
It comes as the character has been missing from recent episodes of the hit period drama
CALL The Midwife viewers have been left devastated as a fan-favourite character quit the series.
Fans watched as Nancy Corrigan left Popular for her new life with Roger Noble after not being seen since the start of the series.
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The finale of season 14 saw the happy couple depart alongside Collette as Megan Cusack bows out as the nurse.
During the nail-biting episode Nancy went into labour as Roger was by her side while being rushed to hospital.
But they didn't make it in time, as Nurse Phyllis Crane delivered Nancy's baby girl on the way.
Meanwhile, in the same episode young teenager Paula safely delivered her baby, before returning home after placing her baby up for adoption.
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Call the Midwife came to a close as Nancy finally married Roger in heartwarming scenes.
Reacting on social media, one devastated fan said: "Well I sobbed and smiled through that finale once again."
A second wrote: "Gutted Nancy is no longer going to be in #CallTheMidwife but I am glad they didn’t kill her off."
"And that's Nancy, Roger, Collette and their new baby girl heading off into the sunset-goodbye and good luck," said a third.
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Speaking about her decision to leave, Megan said: "Sometimes, you've got to step out of your comfort zone to grow.
"I've learnt so much, but I'm at the start of my career and I need to take a leap of faith."
Meanwhile, Call the Midwife's future is in doubt, with the drama set to be rested and replaced by a spin-off.
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Call The Midwife: A breakdown
Call The Midwife first came onto the airwaves in 2012 and has been seen by millions. But what is it about?
Series one: Set in early 1957 and it explored the 'Baby Boom generation, which included themes of poverty and post-war immigration.
Series two: Set in 1958 and it showed gas and air being introduced for pain relief for the first time. It ended with the Nonnatus House building being condemned.
Series three: Set in 1959 and it depicted gruesome conditions such as cystic fibrosis, polio and it showed the midwives in the context on prisons.
Series four: Set in 1960 under the threat of nuclear warfare and the emergency response guidelines issued by the local Civil Defence Corp. Other themes included LGBT rights, and syphilis.
Series five: Set in 1961 and it shows the care of patients with conditions such as Typhoid and strokes. We also saw the effects of thalidomide, the introduction of the contraceptive pill.
Series six: Set in 1962 and domestic violence was at the centre of the season. Other themes included FGM (female genital mutilation), mental health issues and interracial marriage. It was also notable for the introduction of Reggie, a recurring character with Down Syndrome.
Series seven: Set in 1963 and we see Nurse Lucille Anderson for the first time. We also see the show address conditions such as dementia, huntington's disease, leprosy and meningitis
Series eight: Set in 1964 and it bravely covered the issue of abortion, which was not legal for another three years in 1967. Sickle cell disease, cleft lip, cleft palate and intersex people also featured.
Series nine: Diptheria was at the centre of the ninth instalment in 1965, and it was notable for featuring a blind expectant mother. But the role of Nonnatus House within the community also came into question.
Series ten: Set in 1966, Nonnatus House has a rival in the form of the private Lady Emily Clinic in Mayfair. PKU, diabetes and the controversy surrounding abortion were central themes.
Series eleven: Set in 1967 amid the housing crisis and a scabies epidemic. The show was rocked by a train crash right next to Nonnatus House.
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