‘Call the Midwife’: Erin Doherty, Miriam Margolyes, & 7 Other Famous Guest Stars

The new season of Call the Midwife will hit American shores in the next few weeks, allowing fans to catch up with the hardworking midwives and nuns in the town of Poplar, London.

Over the years, a great many familiar faces have passed through Nonnatus House during the series’ 15-season run. Whether they were troubled new mothers, curious sisters with compelling backstories, or simply friendly locals in need of a helping hand, these guest stars have added warmth, tension, and humanity to the show’s deeply rooted storytelling.