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187. Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with Heidi Thomas
Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with the screenwriter behind Call the Midwife, Heidi Thomas.
This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the playwright and screenwriter behind Call the Midwife, Heidi Thomas.
They discuss the history that drives the hit show, the secret to taking risks in TV, and Fi’s special connection to the first episode and the world changing medical invention, ergometrine.
Plus why Heidi was known as Baby Thomas for the first days of her life, a brief discussion of 'The Hair', and Jane's interrupted with a honk of approval.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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Tue 4 May 2021
23:00
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