And that's exactly what Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) does in defence of Nurse Crane (Linda Bassett). What to Read Next In the latest episode Nurse Crane, alongside Dr Turner (Stephen McGann ...

Although the instalment took a dramatic turn when the beloved character Sister Monica Joan (played by Judy Parfitt) fell ill. During the episode, viewers saw the long-running character ...

Elsewhere in the BBC series, actress Judy Parfitt has played fellow character Sister Monica Joan since 2012. The star has had an illustrious career spanning many decades from stage to film and on TV.

Born into a leading titled family, Sister Monica Joan was one of the first women in Britain to qualify as a midwife. In the closing years of the 19th century, this was seen as a radical act.

Call the Midwife season 12 episode 7 spoilers follow. Sister Monica Joan's fate was left in a particularly uncertain state at the end of Call the Midwife's latest episode when Nonnatus' favourite ...

The BBC has also confirmed that the drama has been renewed for season 13. Sister Monica Joan is played by actress Judy Parfitt, a much loved character that's been in the series since the very start.