CALL The Midwife star reveals the filming set is haunted by a creepy ghost that holds a pig. The BBC sitcom follows the lives of the midwives and nuns at Nonnatus House in London’s East End. Back on screens for the festive season, the beloved show is filmed at Longcross Film Studios in Surrey.
But what fans may be shocked to know is that lots of the cast and crew believe the gorgeous house is haunted in real-life. In an interview with The Sun TV Mag, Rebecca Gethings, who plays Sister Veronica, believes the set is rife with paranormal activity. “I thought I was speaking to the dead for about 10 minutes!” she laughs.
“There’s an old-fashioned phone in the clinical room which was unplugged, and when I picked it up there was a crackling sound. "One of our sound men told me it was just static, but then our on-set medic heard a bang in Dr Turner’s office and went running in. "She took a photo in the darkness, and when you zoom in, it’s of a lady in Edwardian costume holding what looks to be a pig! "It’s pretty compelling.
The building has a vibe...
” The full interview is available in The Sun's TV Mag tomorrow. Meanwhile, the show's fans are waiting excitedly for the festive editions of the hit period drama. For the first time in the history of the show, viewers will be able to watch a double bill of Call The Midwife this Christmas.
Upcoming storylines include the nurses of Nonnatus House having to deal with influenza, the Hong Kong Flu and an escaped prisoner. Th.
