Call the Midwife

2012 NR 4 Seasons

A moving and intimate insight into the world of midwifery and family life in the 1950s.

Cast: Jenny Agutter · Vanessa Redgrave · Laura Main
Genre: Based on Books · Drama Series · Based on Books

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6 Episodes

1 - Episode 1 53 min

Newly qualified midwife Jenny Lee arrives in the East End to work with an order of nuns.

2 - Episode 2 53 min

As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House, Chummy.

3 - Episode 3 53 min

Jenny is placed on the nursing roster to extend her experience of community practice.

4 - Episode 4 53 min

When a baby is snatched from her pram, the local community unites to search for the child.

5 - Episode 5 53 min

Jenny provides care for cancer patient Frank, and learns that love can come in many forms.

6 - Episode 6 53 min

Jenny learns midwifery is full of surprises when Sister Monica Joan is put on trial.

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Call the Midwife is based on the best selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth. Set in the 1950s, this six part series is a moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in London's East End. We are introduced to the local community through the eyes of young nurse Jenny Lee as she lives and works as a midwife alongside the Nuns of the Order of St. Raymond of Nonnatus.

Cast: Jenny Agutter · Vanessa Redgrave · Laura Main
Genre: Based on Books · Drama Series · Based on Books

Languages: English
Partner BBC Learning