January 8th 2024.
It's a well known fact that actor Daniel Laurie, who plays Reggie Jackson in BBC One's Call the Midwife, is the son of EastEnders legend Leslie Grantham. Leslie played iconic character Den Watts in two memorable stints in the show.
Daniel's first scenes as Reggie aired back in 2017. Reggie arrived in Poplar after his mother's death and is now living with his uncle Fred Buckle. Daniel's dad, Leslie, was known as soap royalty, having originally been the landlord of The Queen Vic when the show first began in 1985.
Den and his wife Angie made a huge impact in the show, and after being 'killed off' in February 1989, made a shocking return in 2003. Sadly, Leslie passed away in 2018 at the age of 71.
The latest episode of Call the Midwife featured a guest appearance from comedian and actress Rosie Jones. Rosie played Doreen, a pregnant woman with cerebral palsy, and her performance was heavily praised by fans. The storyline focussed on how Doreen is treated by doctors and others as a pregnant disabled woman. Rosie has previously been subjected to vile ableism following TV appearances, and this episode was a powerful reminder of the difference between personal preference and downright ableism.
The episode also welcomed the arrival of student midwives Joyce Highland and Rosalind Clifford.
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