Call the Midwife

201214 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on
BBC One

Adapted by Heidi Thomas from the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth, this drama series is a moving look at midwifery and family life in the late 1950s and early 1960s in East End London. Initially the series follows newly qualified midwife Jenny Lee, who is surprised to find herself at a convent alongside nuns who are working as midwives and nurses in the local community. As the series progresses, the nurses navigate revolutionary changes in healthcare as well as social changes in post-war Britain.

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Episode 0Christmas Special 2022

As Poplar prepares for a busy Christmas, the community stages a festive talent show.

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Episode 1Call the Midwife

A new recruit joins the team in April 1968, while racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar following Enoch Powell's infamous 'Rivers of Blood' speech.

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Lucille tries to distract herself from her recent miscarriage by becoming heavily invested in the care of an isolated elderly man who is having trouble with his eyesight.

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As a health visitor, Sister Veronica calls on a single mother who is celebrating her recent marriage, only to discover a terrible truth about the seemingly happy relationship.

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

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

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

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Poplar's housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, and a worrying disease directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House

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A catalogue of disasters threaten to ruin Trixie's big day, Dr Turner faces the biggest test of his career and Sister Julienne plots to save Nonnatus House.

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