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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
The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.
Directed by Sheree FolksonGuest stars Harriet Walter, Kate Copeland, Ben Caplan, Hannah Traylen, Pearl Appleby, Tommy Finnegan, Jack Johns, James Farrar
Episode 2
An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers with her unpopular decisions.
Directed by Sheree FolksonGuest stars Harriet Walter, Natalie Lester, Rachel Denning, Dean Whatton, Leanne Everitt, Judy Flynn, Erin Doherty, Daniel Kendrick
Episode 3
The winds of change are blowing through Poplar, as a new government paper calls for the eradication of small hospitals in favour of large general hospitals. Dr Turner and Shelagh are informed that an inspection of the maternity home will decide its fate.
Directed by Lisa ClarkeGuest stars Harriet Walter, Gerrard McArthur, Chris Lew Kum Hoi, Alice Connor, Lucy Sheen, Emily Houghton, Sandy Foster, Patrick Brennan
Episode 4
An expectant mother with financial struggles enters into a painful arrangement with her cousin. As Tom provides pastoral care, he reveals why this case touched him more than most.
Directed by Lisa ClarkeGuest stars Katie Lyons, Gerrard McArthur, Cecilia Noble, Billy Lydon, Claire Lams, Joshua Poole, Emily Bowker, Jason Thorpe
Episode 5
Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Nurse Valerie Dyer. A vulnerable young man captures Fred and Violet's hearts, whilst the whereabouts of Sister Mary Cynthia is a concern.
Directed by James LarkinGuest stars Daniel Laurie, Sarah Winman, Kate Williams, Laura Elphinstone, Carl Prekopp, Jack Hawkins, Jack Hawkins, Max Potter
Episode 6
Valerie Dyer cares for a pregnant Somali woman and is shocked by aspects of this unfamiliar culture. The nuns and midwives try to provide the best care for Sister Mary Cynthia.
Directed by James LarkinGuest stars Gerrard McArthur, Jemma Churchill, Yusra Warsama, Souleiman Bock, Maryandhool Celsi, Jane Guernier, Jessica Regan, Jack Hawkins
Episode 7
Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomide becomes apparent and Nurse Crane faces an unexpected crisis.
Directed by Sydney MacartneyGuest stars Chris Bell, Ben Caplan, Liz White, Chris Reilly, James McLelland, Lily-Rose Aslandogdu, Jack Hawkins, Melody Grove
Episode 8
An unexpected turn of events leads to a wedding being hastily arranged. Shelagh finally goes into labour. The arrival of the pill leads to unforeseen consequences.
Directed by Sydney MacartneyGuest stars Daniel Laurie, Jack Hawkins, Olivia Darnley, Naomi Capron, Matthew Wilson, Simon Chandler, Tipper Seifert-Cleveland
Episode information updated Sep 20, 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
