Broken Lens

Christmas is coming, and in Poplar the midwives of Nonnatus House are busier than ever. When an abandoned baby is discovered on the steps of the convent, the whole community rallies round to provide food and clothing, and to try and trace his mother. Meanwhile, Jenny Lee finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding elderly local woman Mrs. Jenkins, while Chummy is determined to stage an unforgettable nativity play.

Director

Philippa Lowthorpe

When harsh conditions at a home for unmarried expectant mothers are exposed, Chummy and Patsy are required to take over the running of the home, and later help a young mother decide that she is not as set on giving her baby up for adoption as she had thought. Cynthia wrestles with a calling to become a nun, but an encounter with a former mental hospital inmate helps her to make up her mind and she leaves midwifery behind to become a postulant.

Festive cheer is in plentiful supply as Poplar readies itself for Christmas. An unexpected surprise for a grieving mother helps bring the Christmas magic home, while Nonnatus is rocked to the core when one of its own goes missing.

Guest Stars

Helen George

Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

Pam Ferris

Sister Evangelina

Alice Brown

Angela Turner

Charlotte Ritchie

Barbara Gilbert

Emerald Fennell

Patsy Mount

Victoria Yeates

Sister Winifred

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Kate Lamb

Delia Busby

Jack Ashton

Tom Hereward

Bryony Hannah

Sister Mary Cynthia

Stephen McGann

Patrick Turner

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Maxine Evans

Mrs. Busby

Ben Caplan

Sgt. Peter Noakes

Laura Main

Shelagh Turner

Vanessa Redgrave

Mature Jennifer Worth (voice)

Victoria Hamilton

Iris Willens

Stephanie Clift

Rosemary McConlough

Samantha Best

Eileen

Rob Jarvis

Walter Willens

Adrian Scarborough

Barrington Swann

Emily Squibb

Mother with Sick Child

Sadie Byron

Tina Lewis

Melanie McLean

Betty Lewis

Will Caton-Cox

Boy with Singing Dog

Jack Hamilton

Graham

Charlotte Blake

Sarah

The nuns are trying to help a tiny struggling mission hospital on the Eastern Cape. But can they save the hospital from closing down – and perform a Christmas miracle a long way from home?

Documentary in which Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Patrick Turner, explores the social and medical changes that took place in the 1950s and 60s relating to childbirth. Along the way, Stephen meets midwives, nuns and doctors who helped deliver babies during the period.

Guest Stars

Stephen McGann

Self

Boxing Day sees heavy snowfall covering the country and the adverse weather causes major disruption across Poplar as roads become blocked and pipes freeze meaning families have to queue outside for water from standpipes. Sister Julienne must inform a family about the death of their loved one and uncovers an uncomfortable truth, while Valerie helps an unmarried couple living in a caravan prepare for their baby, but unforeseen complications knock her confidence in her ability as a midwife. Guest starring Anita Dobson.

As Poplar prepares for Christmas, the nuns leave for the Mother House to vote in a new mother superior and to help care for a group of Chinese orphans. Meanwhile, Trixie returns to Poplar refreshed and is shocked to discover that many mothers no longer want to give birth at home.

Guest Stars

Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team head to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage.

The circus comes to Poplar, putting a magical spell on its residents. A delighted Shelagh is reacquainted with an old friend, and Trixie receives an unusual gift.

Guest Stars

Helen George

Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

Alice Brown

Angela Turner

April Rae Hoang

May Tang

Ella Bruccoleri

Sister Frances

Fenella Woolgar

Sister Hilda

Georgie Glen

Millicent Higgins

Zephryn Taitte

Cyril Robinson

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Stephen McGann

Patrick Turner

Edward Shaw

Teddy Turner

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Laura Main

Shelagh Turner

Vanessa Redgrave

Mature Jennifer Worth (voice)

Leonie Elliott

Lucille Anderson

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Katie Lyons

Gloria Venables

John Hollingworth

Tony Venables

Gerrard McArthur

Mr. Kenley

Peter Davison

Mr. Percival

Lizzy Watts

Jacquetta Ellings

Laurie Jameson

Circus Worker

Toby Manley

Kelvin Ellings

Nicky Goldie

Aunt Flo

Nancy Crane

Miss Bathurst

Jemma Geanaus

Nurse Duncan

Sue Appleby

Waitress

Michael Jayes

Elderly Gentleman

Gavin Wilkinson

Docker

Orlando Gibbs

Medical Student

As Call the Midwife celebrates its tenth anniversary on screen, the cast and crew, past and present, take a look back at some of their favourite moments from the hit show over the past ten years. This special programme goes behind the scenes at Nonnatus House and gives viewers an insight into how the costume, design, music and make-up teams work to finesse every detail seen on screen.

Christmas promises to be a memorable one at Nonnatus House as Lucille and Cyril prepare for their upcoming winter wedding. The Nonnatus team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as the Maternity Home is filled with expectant mums-to-be, each with their own challenging case. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.

Guest Stars

Helen George

Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

April Rae Hoang

May Tang

Ella Bruccoleri

Sister Frances

Fenella Woolgar

Sister Hilda

Oliver Rix

Matthew Aylward

Georgie Glen

Millicent Higgins

Zephryn Taitte

Cyril Robinson

Megan Cusack

Nurse Nancy Corrigan

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Stephen McGann

Patrick Turner

Edward Shaw

Teddy Turner

Linda Hargreaves

Mrs. Wallace

Francesca Fullilove

Colette Corrigan

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Laura Main

Shelagh Turner

Vanessa Redgrave

Mature Jennifer Worth (voice)

Leonie Elliott

Lucille Anderson

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Miriam Margolyes

Mother Mildred

Rosie Day

Anita Page

Amy Booth-Steel

Evelyn Howells

Karen Fishwick

Esme Bolton

Jack Myers

Charlie Page

Jed O'Hagan

Lance Jones

Jude Monk McGowan

Ned O'Malley

Mei Mac

Susan Chu

Sophia Eleni

Maria Kaufopolous

Waylon Luke Ma

Henry Chu

Tommy Oldroyd

Tony Kaufopolous

Martin Ball

Rev. Duncan

The Turners support a family still suffering the devastating effects of thalidomide, Miss Higgins is involved in an unexpected delivery, and the community stages a talent show.

Director

Ann Tricklebank

Written By

Heidi Thomas

Guest Stars

Helen George

Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

Alice Brown

Angela Turner

April Rae Hoang

May Tang

Ella Bruccoleri

Sister Frances

Georgie Glen

Millicent Higgins

Zephryn Taitte

Cyril Robinson

Megan Cusack

Nurse Nancy Corrigan

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Stephen McGann

Patrick Turner

Edward Shaw

Teddy Turner

Linda Hargreaves

Mrs. Wallace

Francesca Fullilove

Colette Corrigan

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Laura Main

Shelagh Turner

Vanessa Redgrave

Mature Jennifer Worth (voice)

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Leonie Elliott

Lucille Robinson

Emma Hook

June

Oliver Rix

Matthew Aylard

Jesse Akele

Cindy Dalvert

Zee Asha

Warden

Emily Webb

Susan Mullucks

Liz White

Rhoda Mullucks

Kate O'Rourke

Mrs. McConley

Rachel Andrews

Belinda Mullucks

Jane Booker

Mrs. Avis

Chris Reilly

Bernie Mullucks

Neil Maddock

Delivery Man

Denise Black

Mrs. Manzi

Mark Joseph

Council Clerk

Tom Reynolds

Driver

Sam Dowdy

Perry Mullucks

James Fisher

Ted

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Mark Winter

Neighbour

Wasif Ali Nasir

Yusuf

Yasmin Aktar

Gulsan

Abraham Chowdhury

Male Relative

As Poplar prepares for Christmas, Sister Monica Joan fears this could be her last. Dr Turner and the midwives deal with a complicated multiple birth, and Cyril helps a war veteran.

Director

Sydney Macartney

Written By

Heidi Thomas

Guest Stars

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

Alice Brown

Angela Turner

April Rae Hoang

May Tang

Oliver Rix

Matthew Aylward

Georgie Glen

Millicent Higgins

Zephryn Taitte

Cyril Robinson

Megan Cusack

Nurse Nancy Corrigan

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Stephen McGann

Patrick Turner

Edward Shaw

Teddy Turner

Francesca Fullilove

Colette Corrigan

Rebecca Gethings

Sister Veronica

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Laura Main

Shelagh Turner

Vanessa Redgrave

Mature Jennifer Worth (voice)

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

CJ Johnson

Vera

Helen George

Trixie Aylward

Yvonne Edgell

Mrs. Sleaman

Kulvinder Ghir

Kulvir Sharma

Libby Rodliffe

Brenda Shelby

George Howard

Vincent Shelby

Christopher Harper

Geoffrey Franklin

Beth Dillon

Toni Douglas

Donna Coulling

Aggie

Debbie Ash

Mrs. Hills

Dugald Bruce Lockhart

Mr. Mathers

Andy Mace

Ambulance Man

Sara Alexander

Staff Nurse 1

Julie Rose Smith

Staff Nurse 2

Kate Batter

Journalist

Catherine Allison

Muriel

Caleb Frederick

Mitchell

The funfair comes to Poplar, adding a burst of colour to the festive season, but there are other less welcome visitors to the borough, including Hong Kong flu and escaped prisoners.

Guest Stars

Anna Kirke

Alice Moody

Shelagh helps a family battle against appalling poverty, Rosalind comes face to face with an escaped convict, whilst romance is on the cards for Nancy.

Senior members of Nonnatus House travel to Hong Kong to tackle a crisis at the order’s branch house, and Dr Turner and Shelagh search for May’s birth mother.

The work of the Nonnatus team in Hong Kong is threatened, whilst back in Poplar, the young midwives throw a wild party at Nonnatus House.

Call the Midwife

Specials

Episodes

1.Christmas Special 2012

Guest Stars

2.Christmas Special 2013

Guest Stars

3.Christmas Special 2014

Guest Stars

4.Christmas Special 2015

Guest Stars

5.Christmas Special 2016

Guest Stars

6.The Casebook

Guest Stars

7.Christmas Special 2017

Guest Stars

8.Christmas Special 2018

Guest Stars

9.Christmas Special 2019

Guest Stars

10.Christmas Special 2020

Guest Stars

11.Special Delivery

12.Christmas Special 2021

Guest Stars

13.Christmas Special 2022

Guest Stars

14.Christmas Special 2023

Guest Stars

15.Christmas Special 2024 (1)

Guest Stars

16.Christmas Special 2024 (2)

17.Christmas Special 2025 (1)

18.Christmas Special 2025 (2)