How did Nurse Barbara die on Call The Midwife? When did she contract meningitis and why’s actress Charlotte Ritchie exiting the show?
We take a look at the emotional storyline that has gripped fans
CALL The Midwife fans have been left devastated at the shock death of Nurse Barbara.
But how did she die? And why did actress Charlotte Ritchie quit the show? Here's what we know...
How did Nurse Barbara die?
Nurse Barbara died on episode 7 of series 7 shown on March 4, 2018.
She had contracted meningitis in the previous episode.
Her condition in the latest epsiode then quickly deteriorated after the infection caused Septicemia.
At first it looked like she was going to pull through, but then she suddenly took a turn for the worse.
Nurse Barbara was with her vicar husband Tom and her best friend Phyllis as she passed away.
Why did Charlotte Ritchie quit as Nurse Barbara?
Actress Charlotte Ritchie quit the role after four years because she felt she would become "too complacent" if she didn't.
She told the : “Barbara’s had such a good journey, this feels like a good time to go before I become too complacent.
“That was my biggest fear – of getting so comfortable that I was taking the job for granted.
"I love the show, I love everyone I work with – there’s no negative reason behind why I’m going.”
Charlotte is famed for other shows like Fresh Meat and Siblings.
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When is Call the Midwife next on TV?
Viewers will get to see the aftermath of Nurse Barbara's death on Sunday March 11, 2018.
The show will be on BBC One at 8pm.
If you miss it you can watch it again on the .