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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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Episode 8
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53:30
Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn. Sister Catherine takes her First Vows.
Episode 7
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53:17
Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint which has been upheld.
Season 14
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53:20
A dustbin strike creates a refuse site outside Nonnatus House. Joyce handles a rude patient.
Episode 5
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53:20
The Nonnatus team oversee the care of a man living inside an iron lung.
Episode 4
53:16
The sisters welcome a new postulant, Sister Catherine, to Nonnatus House.
Episode 3
53:15
Rosalind delivers a baby with a suspicious spinal lesion. A sudden gas explosion shocks all.
Episode 2
53:07
Trixie cares for a single mother recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Episode 1
52:36
An apparent immaculate conception causes consternation at Nonnatus House.
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