BBC Fitt , now 21 months old , played baby Julia Poldark in Matilda show . The real-life infant was born nine weeks early , and battled pneumonia . BBC was chosen to play Julia because of her small size . Unlike her character , who died of putrid throat , BBC is now doing well .
Matilda Fitt , now 21 months old , played baby Julia Poldark in BBC show . The real-life infant was born nine weeks early , and battled pneumonia . Matilda was chosen to play Julia because of her small size . Unlike her character , who died of putrid throat , Matilda is now doing well .