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Episode 1

Call the Midwife Series 12
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April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.

It is April 1968 and change is coming to Nonnatus House. The sisters
intend to make a good impression on new recruit Sister Veronica. It's clear she is no shrinking violet and will ruffle a few feathers. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar following Enoch Powell’s incendiary β€˜Rivers of Blood’ speech. Nancy and Trixie team up to support terminally ill patient, and Fred is saddened to receive an official letter confirming the disbandment of the Civil Defence Corps.

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New Year's Day 2023 20:00
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:10

    Chris de Burgh

    The Storyman Theme

  • 00:30

    The Troggs

    Love Is All Around

  • 00:50

    Barry Manilow

    Open Arms

Credits

Sister Julienne Jenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis Crane Linda Bassett
Sister Monica Joan Judy Parfitt
Nurse Trixie Franklin Helen George
Nurse Lucille Anderson Leonie Elliott
Nurse Shelagh Turner Laura Main
Nurse Nancy Corrigan Megan Cusack
Fred Buckle Cliff Parisi
Violet Buckle Annabelle Apsion
Voice of Jennifer Worth Vanessa Redgrave
Writer Heidi Thomas
Director Syd Macartney
Producer Ann Tricklebank
Production Company Neal Street Productions

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