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Call the Midwife

East London midwives navigate challenging professional and personal circumstances in the late 1950s to late 1960s.

Jenny, a 22-year-old woman, trades her comfortable life to become a midwife in London's East End in 1957, drawing inspiration from Jennifer Worth's memoirs.

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Episodes:

Episode 1

Aired: Jan 15, 2012

Nurse Jenny Lee embarks on her midwifery journey at Nonnatus House in London'...

Episode 2

Aired: Jan 22, 2012

A new midwife, Chummy Browne, joins the team at Nonnatus House, grappling to ...

Episode 3

Aired: Jan 29, 2012

Jenny forges a connection with Joe, a veteran fighting financial struggles, a...

Episode 4

Aired: Feb 5, 2012

A frantic search unfolds after a baby is abducted from her stroller, as Jenny...

Episode 5

Aired: Feb 12, 2012

A figure from Jenny's past reappears, as Jimmy's feelings for her deepen. Chu...

Episode 6

Aired: Feb 19, 2012

Jenny's past catches up with her as she reunites with an old flame, while Sis...

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Main Cast

Vanessa RedgraveJennifer Worth (voice)

Helen GeorgeTrixie Franklin

Jessica RaineJenny Lee

Jenny AgutterSister Julienne

Jennifer KirbyNurse Valerie Dyer

Linda BassettPhyllis Crane

Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan

Bryony HannahCynthia Miller

Alice BrownAngela Turner

Grace Doherty

Grace DohertyAlison Casey

Miranda HartChummy

Leonie ElliottNurse Lucille Anderson

Pam FerrisSister Evangelina

Laura MainShelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner

Charlotte RitchieBarbara Gilbert

April Rae Hoang

April Rae HoangMay Tang

Cliff ParisiFred Burkle

Ben CaplanPC Peter Noakes

Emerald FennellPatsy Mount

Victoria YeatesSister Winifred

Stephen McGannPatrick Turner

Ella BruccoleriSister Frances

George RainsfordJimmy

Max MacmillanTimothy Turner

Sophie CossonIngrid Mason

Dorothy AtkinsonJane Sutton

Fenella WoolgarSister Hilda

Amy McAllisterMary

Elizabeth RiderPeggy

Trevor CooperSergeant Woolf

Jake Bailey

Jake BaileyJack Smith

Georgie GlenMillicent Higgins

Leo StaarAlec Jesmond

Kate LambDelia Busby

Jack AshtonTom Hereward

Daniel LaurieReggie Jackson

Jack HawkinsChristopher Dockerill

Renee BaileyPupil Midwife Joyce Highland

Edward Shaw

Edward ShawTeddy Turner

Annabelle ApsionViolet Gee

Rebecca Gethings

Rebecca GethingsSister Veronica

Harriet WalterSister Ursula

Tipper Seifert-ClevelandAlexandra Dockerill

Emilia Williams

Emilia WilliamsMiss Graham

Natalie QuarryPupil Midwife Rosalind Clifford

Oliver RixMatthew Aylward

Linda HargreavesMrs. Wallace

Gerrard McArthurMr. Kenley

Rachel Nicholson

Rachel NicholsonPupil Midwife Kathy Downes

Shamia Pills

Shamia PillsPupil Midwife Norelle Morris

Zephryn TaitteCyril Robinson

Archie O'Callaghan

Archie O'CallaghanJonty Aylward

Jo HerbertFiona Aylward

Francesca Fullilove

Francesca FulliloveColette Corrigan

Miriam MargolyesMother Mildred

Richard DillaneMr. Scarisbrick

Ann MitchellElsie Dyer

Nicky Goldie

Nicky GoldieAunt Flo

Megan CusackPupil Midwife Nancy Corrigan

Karene PeterPupil Midwife Georgette Baines

Scarlett Courtney

Scarlett CourtneyPupil Midwife Janice Cowan

Rebecca Tebbett

Rebecca TebbettPupil Midwife Alison Hopkiss

Creators

Heidi ThomasCreator

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Call the Midwife: Series 6 Trailer – BBC One

Call the Midwife: Series 6 Trailer – BBC One

Info about Call the Midwife

Seasons: 14

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, History

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At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "Call the Midwife" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: BBC iPlayer. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Call the Midwife" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon.