Call the Midwife

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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 12: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC One - Call the Midwife, Series 12, Episode 1

1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, and the sisters welcome a new recruit.

April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.

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.

Call the Midwife: Series 12

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A moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery in 1960s east London.

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