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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.

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Call the Midwife: Series 6

Jenny Agutter

Linda Bassett

Judy Parfitt

Bryony Hannah

Laura Main

Emerald Fennell

Charlotte Ritchie

Victoria Yeates

Stephen McGann

Cliff Parisi

Jack Ashton

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Sheree Folkson

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Call the Midwife: Series 6: Episode 1

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Episode 1

Series 6

BBC One - Call the Midwife, Series 6, Episode 1

The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.

The team reunite but are alarmed when there is a change of management at Nonnatus House, and Sister Mary Cynthia's mental health takes a turn for the worse.

The midwives receive a rapturous and warm welcome home from their South African adventure but all is not well at Nonnatus House. In their absence, Sister Ursula has been running a very tight ship and it is quickly announced that she will remain in charge at Nonnatus House, above Sister Julienne. 

The midwives are drawn into helping Trudy, a heavily pregnant mother whose husband has just been released from prison for extortion. Gradually, the problems below the surface of their marriage become clear. Trapped and with no clear way out, Trudy's suffering sends shock waves through Nonnatus House, most noticeably affecting Sister Mary Cynthia who is experiencing increased anxiety following her recent attack. 

Elsewhere, Shelagh harbours a secret and struggles to tell Dr Turner, and Patsy receives some distressing news about her father in Hong Kong.

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A moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery in 1950s east London.

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

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