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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 8

New mother Roseanne's past continues to haunt her, wreaking havoc on her family life, and a back injury forces Violet to put her beloved shop in the care of Fred.

With modern advances starting to change things for the better, even medical professionals like Dr Turner and Shelagh are forced to consider their own lifestyles. As they fight for better respiratory health for their patients, Timothy realises the risks his parents are running by continuing to smoke.

Meanwhile, a back injury forces Violet to put her beloved shop in Fred's care, with unforeseen consequences.

Across Poplar, another family unit appears to be broken before it has begun, as new mother Roseanne's past continues to haunt her and wreaks havoc on her family life. Nurse Crane is concerned about her mental state and has to draw on her own experiences to help.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Sister Julienne Jenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis Crane Linda Bassett
Sister Monica Joan Judy Parfitt
Nurse Trixie Franklin Helen George
Sister Mary Cynthia Bryony Hannah
Shelagh Turner Laura Main
Nurse Patsy Mount Emerald Fennell
Nurse Barbara Gilbert Charlotte Ritchie
Sister Winifred Victoria Yeates
Dr Patrick Turner Stephen McGann
Fred Buckle Cliff Parisi
Denis Dawley Andrew Havill
Roseanne Dawley Celeste Dodwell
Timothy Turner Max Macmillan
Violet Buckle Annabelle Apsion
Mrs Cadman Charlotte Eaton
Mrs Dash Laura Cox
Nurse Delia Busby Kate Lamb
Mr Phillips Rupert Holliday Evans
Woman in Shop Rae Brogan
Ada Josie Kidd
Dr James McAdam Roger Ringrose
Mrs Phillips Sarah Quintrell
Nel Tanner Natasha Sparkes
Cathy Tanner Adrianna Bertola
Mr Stephens Robin Bowerman
Angela Turner Alice Brown
Voice of Mature Jennifer Worth Vanessa Redgrave
Producer Ann Tricklebank
Director Lisa Clarke
Writer Harriet Warner

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