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Call the Midwife

Drama: Classic & Period

Drama: Medical

Drama set in London's East End during the 1950s, based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

A heart-warming tale of life in London's hard-up East End. Midwives welcome new lives in the changing times of the 50s and 60s.

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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Simulcast of BBC One Scotland in high definition. From 14/01/2013

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Simulcast of BBC One Wales in high definition. From 29/01/2013

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The BBC East region started on 1st May 1959 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One East.

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The BBC North East & Cumbria region started in 1959 (tbc) as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One North East & Cumbria.

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Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

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BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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Jessica Raine

Jenny Agutter

Pam Ferris

Miranda Hart

Judy Parfitt

Helen George

Bryony Hannah

Laura Main

Ben Caplan

Stephen McGann

Cliff Parisi

Max Macmillan

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Raymond Coulthard

Jake Bailey

Oliver Stoney

Simon Armstrong

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Vanessa Redgrave

Hugh Warren

Thea Sharrock

Heidi Thomas

Call the Midwife: Christmas Special 2013

Christmas Special

25/12/2013

Christmas Special 2013

BBC One - Call the Midwife, Christmas Special 2013

An unexploded bomb is discovered in Poplar, throwing festivities into chaos.

Period drama. An unexploded bomb is discovered, throwing festivities into chaos for the nuns, midwives and residents of Poplar a few days before Christmas.

1958 is drawing to a close as the residents of Poplar prepare for Christmas. Festivities are thrown into chaos when an unexploded bomb is discovered close to Nonnatus House, causing mayhem among the nuns, midwives and residents of Poplar just days before Christmas. Everyone is evacuated from their homes, and the midwives of Nonnatus House are tasked with overseeing the rescue centre until the bomb is made safe. 

Jenny Lee finds herself drawn into the lives of young couple Yvonne and Alan Bridges, who are expecting their first child. Since fighting in the Korean War, Alan has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and Jenny, with the help of Trixie, becomes instrumental in helping him to overcome his fears. 

Elsewhere, Shelagh Mannion, formerly Sister Bernadette, and Dr Turner prepare for their understated wedding. But when Timothy is struck down with a potentially fatal illness, their plans are put on hold while they keep vigil at his bedside.

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