Call the Midwife actress Helen George has marked a significant relationship milestone, publicly celebrating one year since she met her boyfriend, real estate executive Dan Innes. The star, beloved for playing Nurse Trixie Franklin, shared the touching update with her followers on New Year's Eve.
A New Year's Revelation
Using her Instagram Story on 31 December, the 40-year-old performer confirmed the timing of their meeting. She posted a photograph of Dan holding her dog, dressed in a blue jacket, sunglasses, and a neck scarf. The heartfelt caption revealed that her hopes for the new year materialised almost immediately.
"On New Year's Eve last year, my friends and I set hopes and intentions for 2025," Helen wrote. "Little did I know mine would walk into my life the very next day. Do it tonight, they might come true @daninnes."
From Valentine's Confirmation to Italian Getaways
The couple's romance first became public on Valentine's Day, when Helen shared a snap from a dinner date at The Watermans Arms in Barnes. The image showed a table laden with steak, chips, and red wine, captioned: "The most delicious Valentine's over-ordering. Hearts and stomachs full."
Over the subsequent months, the actress offered fans further glimpses into their life together. This included a holiday in Italy last October, where the pair attended a friend's wedding. A sun-drenched selfie from the trip was shared with the caption: "An Italian summer; celebrating my dearest friends, cave swimming and pistachio gelato @daninnes."
Who is Dan Innes?
According to his professional profiles, Dan Innes is the founder and managing director of real estate consultancy firm Innesco, boasting over 25 years of industry experience. He is a graduate of Newcastle University. It is believed the pair connected via the exclusive dating platform Raya.
Focus on Family and Future
Helen George shares two young daughters, Wren and Lark, with her former partner Jack Ashton. The ex-couple met on the set of Call the Midwife, where Jack played Reverend Tom Hereward, and were together for seven years before separating in 2023.
At the time of the split, Helen stated to The Mirror: "Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus, and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter." Her latest posts suggest she has found happiness in this new chapter with Dan.
Fans can next see Helen George on screen when Call the Midwife returns for its fifteenth season. The new series is scheduled to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 8pm.
