Call the Midwife legend Judy Parfitt reveals the show’s upcoming hiatus “shakes” her a bit: “It’ll be hard for all of us”

The show isn’t ending – everyone is clear about that. It’s simply taking a break to allow for the creation of a prequel series set during World War II, and a spin-off movie taking place overseas in 1972. While the BBC says the show will remain important for years to come, the length of this break is uncertain, and it does mark the end of an era for Call the Midwife.