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Call the Midwife

  • TV-PG
  • 2012–
  • 15 seasons
  • Drama
  • 7.6

In 1950's London, they delivered hope for all.

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Episodes

It's 1968 and Enoch Powell's infamous "Rivers of Blood" speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who's an instant hit with everyone - except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie's relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out on the district rounds, Shelagh and Dr Turner split their time between the busy maternity home and their lively young family, while Reggie continues to bring joy into Violet and Fred's lives.

8 episodes
  1. 1Episode 1

    58 minJan 1, 2023

    April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.

  2. 2Episode 2

    58 minJan 8, 2023

    Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with her own health, and Poplar celebrates the Whitsun Maypole.

  3. 3Episode 3

    58 minJan 15, 2023

    Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, whilst Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition and Nancy harbours a secret.

  4. 4Episode 4

    58 minJan 22, 2023

    The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.

  5. 5Episode 5

    58 minJan 29, 2023

    A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell, Nancy grows suspicious of a young father’s erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.

  6. 6Episode 6

    58 minFeb 5, 2023

    Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative.

  7. 7Episode 7

    58 minFeb 12, 2023

    Poplar’s housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, whilst a worrying disease outbreak directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House.

  8. 8Episode 8

    58 minFeb 26, 2023

    Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie’s approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House.

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Series cast

Vanessa RedgraveJennifer Worth (voice)117 episodes
Jenny AgutterSister Julienne117 episodes
Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan117 episodes
Stephen McGannDr Patrick Turner117 episodes
Cliff ParisiFred Burkle117 episodes
Helen GeorgeTrixie Franklin116 episodes
Laura MainShelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner109 episodes
Linda BassettPhyllis Crane87 episodes
Alice BrownAngela Turner76 episodes
Annabelle ApsionViolet Buckle76 episodes
Max MacmillanTimothy Turner65 episodes
Georgie GlenMiss Millicent Higgins55 episodes
Victoria YeatesSister Winifred48 episodes
April Rae HoangMay Tang47 episodes
Zephryn TaitteSergeant Woolf45 episodes
Bryony HannahCynthia Miller42 episodes
Leonie ElliottNurse Lucille Anderson41 episodes
Pam FerrisSister Evangelina39 episodes

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