Discover the intriguing off-screen life of Call The Midwife star Laura Main
Aberdeen: Laura Main has been a beloved part of Call the Midwife since it started in 2012. She first appeared as Sister Bernadette, but her character took a big turn in season two.
Fans will remember her heartfelt decision to leave the convent and marry Dr. Patrick Turner, played by Stephen McGann. Now, as Shelagh Turner, she’s not just a nurse but also a loving mom to four kids.
They live in a cozy home in Poplar, helping the community with their medical needs. But there’s more to Laura than just her role in the show. She’s also made waves on stage and in other TV series.
When she joined Call the Midwife, Shelagh was a nun, and her journey has been quite the ride. Laura is open about her acting career but keeps her personal life pretty private.
Born in Aberdeen, she has two older sisters and studied history before diving into drama. She started acting at 14, landing lead roles in youth theater productions.
Her talent shone through in various stage performances, including a stint with The Royal Shakespeare Company. In 2017, she played Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical and recently starred in Steel Magnolias.
Laura’s first TV role was in The Forsyte Saga back in 2003, and she’s appeared in several medical dramas, including Holby City and Doctors.
Since joining Call the Midwife, fans have loved watching her character grow. Besides the show, she also voices Pak Choi in the CBeebies series Roots and Fruits.
While she keeps her private life under wraps, it’s known that she was in a relationship with actor Stephen McGlynn from 2012 to 2017. They met during a musical production but parted ways after five years.
Laura enjoys sharing snippets of her family life on Instagram, showing her close bond with her loved ones. In 2021, she even took part in a challenge with her family, sharing a fun selfie afterward.
Currently, Laura is back on our screens as Shelagh Turner in the 14th season of Call the Midwife, airing every Sunday at 8pm on BBC One.
