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Call the Midwife

Series 12

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One West HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Nightlight

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It is April 1968 and change is coming to Nonnatus House. The sisters
intend to make a good impression on new recruit Sister Veronica. It's clear she is no shrinking violet and will ruffle a few feathers. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar following Enoch Powell’s incendiary ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech. Nancy and Trixie team up to support terminally ill patient, and Fred is saddened to receive an official letter confirming the disbandment of the Civil Defence Corps. Show less

Contributors

Sister Julienne:
Jenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis Crane:
Linda Bassett
Sister Monica Joan:
Judy Parfitt
Nurse Trixie Franklin:
Helen George
Nurse Lucille Anderson:
Leonie Elliott
Nurse Shelagh Turner:
Laura Main
Nurse Nancy Corrigan:
Megan Cusack
Fred Buckle:
Cliff Parisi
Violet Buckle:
Annabelle Apsion
Voice of Jennifer Worth:
Vanessa Redgrave
Director:
Syd Macartney
Production Company:
Neal Street Productions

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