Call the Midwife's Peter the policeman star Ben Caplan now, why he left the show and why he'll 'definitely' return

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season 6, whilst his wife Chummy last appearance was in season 4. No reason has been given for his character's absence however, in the 2017 Christmas special, he was replaced by Sergeant Wolfe on the police force as it was implied that he had left the district. READ MORE: Call the Midwife star Jessica Raine's reason for leaving the show, famous husband, and what's she up to now However, in real-life, the 48-year-old actor officially bowed out from the hit drama back in 2017 to pursue other experiences.

At the time, Ben suggested he would turn to theatre and look for edgier roles, reports The Sun. Ben also added that he would be open to returning to the BBC programme and is adamant his co-star Miranda would also be up for a comeback, as both characters were not killed off.

He said: "The door is very much open for both myself and Miranda and I'm sure we'll make an appearance again. "It's been lovely to have been there since the beginning, an amazing roller coaster ride, and I'm honoured to have been part of the whole journey, but there comes a point six years down the line that, as an actor, it's good to keep my foot in with the theatre world and exploring other roles. "Much as I love playing Peter Noakes, it's great to go off and play some more edgy characters and show a little bit more diversity. "The reason for Miranda Hart leaving was due to conflicting schedules, and the actress admitted that she was unable to return to Call the Midwife due to other work commitments.