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In 1950's London, they delivered hope for all.
Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
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Episode 1
A chance encounter with an impoverished child forces Trixie to see an unfamiliar darker side of life. As Nonnatus House welcomes a new resident, Nurse Barbara Gilbert, Tom Hereward has a surprise romantic gesture in store for Trixie.
Directed by Thaddeus O'SullivanGuest stars Miranda Hart, Liam Kiff, Alexander Perkins, Simon Darwen, Greer Dale-Foulkes, Tommy French, Simon Sherlock, Alfie Davis
Episode 2
Barbara faces her most challenging case to date when she treats first-time mother Abigail Bissette and the birth does not go according to plan. As Sister Julienne struggles with the increasing financial pressure on Nonnatus House, a mystery benefactor comes to the rescue. Elsewhere Sister Evangelina is unimpressed by newly arrived nurse Phyllis Crane.
Directed by Juliet MayGuest stars Kate Lamb, Kadiff Kirwan, Cherrelle Skeete, Emily De Cosimo, Kathryn Perkins, Reece Buttery, Mark Edel-Hunt, Nicholas Farrell
Episode 3
The Nonnatus team rallies to support first-time parents Marie and Tony Amos when Tony is arrested for gross indecency with another male. Elsewhere, as Poplar is gripped by an outbreak of dysentery, Trixie undertakes her first official church duty since her engagement to Tom.
Directed by Juliet MayGuest stars Richard Fleeshman, Colin Mace, Cara Theobold, Siobhán O'Kelly, Jevon Lightowlers, Drew Lightowlers, Katie Males, Jeremiah O'Connor
Episode 4
The midwives face one of their busiest nights to date, whilst Sister Winifred concentrates her efforts on the prostitutes of Poplar. Elsewhere, cracks start to appear in Trixie and Tom Hereward's relationship.
Directed by Amy NeilGuest stars Claudie Blakley, Holli Dempsey, Teresa Churcher, Rose Shalloo, Emma Hartley-Miller, George Russo, Christianne Oliveira, Eileen Davies
Episode 5
Sister Julienne's faith is challenged when a mother refuses medicine for her newborn baby. Dr Turner's involvement in the case forces him to face his own demons. Meanwhile, Barbara must work out a way to communicate with a pregnant Sylheti woman.
Directed by Dominic LeclercGuest stars Bryony Hannah, Manjinder Virk, Annabelle Apsion, Bethany Muir, Matt Whitchurch, Paul Lancaster, Abhishek Singh, Maggie Service
Episode 6
Phyllis deals with a diabetic teenager who has fallen pregnant, Sister Mary Cynthia comes into contact with a group of Irish Travellers, and Patsy organizes a square dance to raise money for the Cubs' trip to Norfolk.
Directed by Dominic LeclercGuest stars Kate Lamb, Bryony Hannah, Annabelle Apsion, Matilda Ziegler, Nell Hudson, Tommy French, Aiden Kelly, Anne O'Riordan
Episode 7
A pair of school friends are unexpectedly reunited in the delivery room, and a mix up results in complications for both. Meanwhile, Barbara helps a couple in need of assistance, and Patsy's secret relationship with Delia pains them both.
Directed by Darcia MartinGuest stars Kate Lamb, Bryony Hannah, Annabelle Apsion, Lisa Greenwood, Jimmy Walker, Katie Moore, Chelsea Fitzgerald, Una Stubbs
Episode 8
Trixie and Sister Mary Cynthia help a deaf-and-dumb woman, and Barbara has a baffling case. Meanwhile, Fred's daughter arrives from Birmingham and interferes with his and Violet's engagement, and Delia has a proposal for Patsy.
Directed by Darcia MartinGuest stars Miranda Hart, Kate Lamb, Bryony Hannah, Liam Kiff, Annabelle Apsion, Lucy Phelps, Charlie Platt, Rosie Sansom
Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026
Vanessa RedgraveJennifer Worth (voice)
Jenny AgutterSister Julienne
Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan
Rebecca GethingsSister Veronica
Jennifer KirbyNurse Valerie Dyer
Linda BassettNurse Phyllis Crane
Stephen McGannDr Patrick Turner
Leonie ElliottNurse Lucille Robinson
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Neal Street ProductionsUnited Kingdom
