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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 winter continues, and the team at Nonnatus House welcome their newest midwife, Lucille Anderson. Nurse Crane and Dr Turner care for an elderly cancer patient facing eviction.
Directed by Sydney MacartneyGuest stars Trevor Cooper, Daniel Laurie, Jack Hawkins, Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Tamla Kari, Emma Stansfield, Julie Legrand, Allan Corduner
Episode 2
Lucille faces racism and prejudice when a new mother falls ill. Sister Winifred is keen to have fathers be more involved in the care of their babies.
Directed by Claire WinyardGuest stars Trevor Cooper, Jack Hawkins, Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Maggie O'Neill, Sophie Austin, Bronté Barbé, Queenie Ingrams, Paul Longley
Episode 3
A pregnant mother hears a devastating diagnosis. Fred and Violet organise a beauty contest. Trixie and Christopher's relationship feels the strain.
Directed by Claire WinyardGuest stars Jack Hawkins, Naomi Capron, Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Nina Yndis, Kelly Gough, Patrick Knowles, Grace Rowe, Ava Potter
Episode 4
Sister Julienne is drawn into the heart of a different culture when she is called upon to help a Pakistani family. Having come to terms with her own childlessness, Mumtaz Gani is heartbroken when her husband Saddiq brings home a second wife who is eight months pregnant. Sister Julienne must help Mumtaz come to terms with this new addition to her family.
Directed by Rebecca JohnsonGuest stars Balvinder Sopal, Aasiya Shah, Simon Rivers, Rose Wardlaw, Rosie Akerman, Jack Hawkins, Billy Seymour, Richard Huw
Episode 5
Lucille must win the trust of a mother who is terrified of giving birth. Nurse Crane and Dr Turner are anxious to find a possible smallpox sufferer.
Directed by Rebecca JohnsonGuest stars Jack Ashton, Nicky Goldie, Daniel Laurie, Jack Hawkins, Tamsin Topolski, Adam Sopp, Pall Pallsson, Jordan Peters
Episode 6
Barbara gets involved with a recently widowed pregnant woman, and Sister Monica Joan has her cataract surgery.
Directed by Emma SullivanGuest stars Jack Ashton, Charlotte Ritchie, Ellie Bindman, Georgina Rich, Gerard McCarthy, Kelly Campbell, Jesse Magee, Dewi Sarginson
Episode 7
Dr Turner gets involved with a troubled young man, and Lucille makes new friends. Meanwhile, Barbara lies ill in hospital.
Directed by Sydney MacartneyGuest stars Jack Ashton, Charlotte Ritchie, Victoria Carling, Cameron Jack, Alisha Bailey, Aaron Thomas Ward, Sonnyboy Skelton, Shaun Aylward
Episode 8
The team must rally to prepare for Sister Monica Joan's birthday. Meanwhile, the closing of a nearby maternity home brings an influx of expectant mothers to the Nonnatus midwives.
Directed by Sydney MacartneyGuest stars Jack Ashton, Trevor Cooper, Daniel Laurie, Simon Wright, David Bamber, Scarlett Alice Johnson, David Calder, David Boyle
Episode information updated Sep 19, 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
