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Call the Midwife

Behind the Scenes | Recreating the 'Big Freeze' of 1963

The cast and crew of Call the Midwife discuss recreating the blanketing white out of Poplar in 1963, from the special effects and milk shortages, to the emotional storylines of the holiday special.

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Call the Midwife Season 13
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Two weeks before Christmas, delicate situations cause uncertainty for the midwifes.
Call the Midwife Season 12
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With Christmas near, life in Poplar is returning to normal after the terrible train crash.
Call the Midwife Season 11
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It’s 1966 and the Nonnatus House team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever.
Watch Classic Call the Midwife Holiday Specials
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Everyone at Nonnatus looks forward to a traditional holiday, but nothing goes quite right.
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