Call the Midwife

Season 12 · 8 Episodes

Series 12

Series 12

20238 Episodes

It's 1968 and Enoch Powell's infamous "Rivers of Blood" speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who's an instant hit with everyone - except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie's relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out on the district rounds, Shelagh and Dr Turner split their time between the busy maternity home and their lively young family, while Reggie continues to bring joy into Violet and Fred's lives.

Episodes

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.
Written By
Heidi Thomas

Guest Stars

Leonie Elliott

Leonie Elliott

Nurse Lucille Robinson

Linda Hargreaves

Linda Hargreaves

Mrs. Wallace

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Hiral Varsani

Hiral Varsani

Zoya Patel

Phoebe Thomas

Phoebe Thomas

Greta Pickard

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Jessie Parris

Clare Burt

Clare Burt

Olive Macketts

Richard James-Neale

Richard James-Neale

Wally Pickard

Robert Whitelock

Robert Whitelock

Tosh

Kemal Shah

Kemal Shah

Dockworker

Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with her own health, and Poplar celebrates the Whitsun Maypole.
Written By
Lena Rae

Guest Stars

Leonie Elliott

Leonie Elliott

Nurse Lucille Robinson

Linda Hargreaves

Linda Hargreaves

Mrs. Wallace

Lydia Larson

Lydia Larson

Lilian Reynolds

James Alexandrou

James Alexandrou

Ronnie Reynolds

Barry McCarthy

Barry McCarthy

Tommy Woodleigh

Richard Brimblecombe

Richard Brimblecombe

Mr. Sawyer

Phoebe Horn

Janet Norris

Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, whilst Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition and Nancy harbours a secret.
Written By
Nicola Wilson

Guest Stars

Mark Strepan

Mark Strepan

Joe Talbot

Maisie Squibb

Ann Marie

Fred Jones

Peter

Rose Riley

Rose Riley

Sandy Talbot

Alice Sykes

Alice Sykes

Lorna Pryce

Sarah Ball

Joyce Fothergill

Daniel Beales

Mr. Filbert

Lucas Murphy

Police Constable

Matt Emery

DS Balfour

Josh Harvey

Repo Man

The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.
Written By
Lucy Catherine

Guest Stars

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Roxanne Palmer

Joan Wrigley

Annice Boparai

Vinita Khatri

Abby Vicky-Russell

Simone Lucas

Wilfred Scolding

Larry Lucas

Philip Bird

Mr. Walsh

Manish Gandhi

Ramesh Khatri

Yvie Magee

Mrs. Biggs

Gabriela García

Mrs. Perreira

Frankie Hastings

Mrs. Jameson

Timothy Harker

Dr. Threapwood

A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell, Nancy grows suspicious of a young father’s erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.
Director
James Larkin
Written By
Heidi Thomas

Guest Stars

Max Macmillan

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Linda Hargreaves

Linda Hargreaves

Mrs. Wallace

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Timothy Harker

Dr. Threapwood

Angela Wynter

Angela Wynter

Florence Wray

Justine Emma Moore

Jill Mellor

Keenan Munn-Francis

Keenan Munn-Francis

Spencer Wray

Taryn Kay

Mrs. Terrence

Rob Witcomb

Rob Witcomb

Peter Barkely

Olivia Brady

Olivia Brady

Annette Barkely

Michael Cochrane

Michael Cochrane

Sir Brigham Aylward

Alan Mitchell

Alan Mitchell

Stallholder

Patsy Blower

Elderly Lady

Penelope Woodman

Dr. Lathway

Matthew Bates

Matthew Bates

Obstetrician

Carol Moses

Hospital Midwife

Richard Syms

Mr. Roberts

Joanne Seymour

Maggie Williams

Chas Early

Police Sergeant

Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative.
Director
David Tucker
Written By
Sally Abbott

Guest Stars

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Dylan Mynett

Dylan Mynett

Joey Fletcher

Owen Baxter

Nigel Jones

Lucy Burrows

Heather O'Dyer

Louise Breckon-Richards

Louise Breckon-Richards

Beattie Jones

Sean Campion

Sean Campion

Jimmy O'Dwyer

Connie Walker

Connie Walker

Edith O'Dwyer

Michael Lindall

Gerard Fletcher

Rhiannon Neads

Miss Scriven

Amy Billett

Jane Fellows

Billy Byers

Billy Byers

Eddie

Aston Williams

Barry

Robin Kermode

Robin Kermode

Dr. Gallagher

Stacey Victoria Bland

Pam Fletcher

Karen Archer

Chair of Magistrates

Jeremy Drakes

Magistrates Clerk

Poplar’s housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, whilst a worrying disease outbreak directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House.
Director
Ruth Platt
Written By
Lisa Holdsworth

Guest Stars

Gráinne Good

Gráinne Good

Imelda O'Connor

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Niall McNamee

Niall McNamee

Maurice O'Connor

Rosie Hague

Young Mum

Hannah Jane Fox

Rosemary Mason

Steve O'Halloran

Council Official

Nick Harris

Nick Harris

Arthur Mason

Anja Cilia

Jean Mason

Ross Gurney-Randall

Mr. Boston

Neil Bromley

Norman Clint

Sean Hammond Davies

Police Constable

Spike White

Spike White

Leon Chapman

Alistair Findlay

Alistair Findlay

Housing Chairman

Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie’s approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House.
Director
David Tucker
Written By
Heidi Thomas

Guest Stars

Max Macmillan

Max Macmillan

Timothy Turner

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Reggie Jackson

Archie O'Callaghan

Jonty Aylward

Christopher Harper

Christopher Harper

Geoffrey Franklin

Hatty Preston

Hatty Preston

Estelle Hopskiss

Rebecca Hyde

Lizzie Yu

Eric Mok

Arnold Yu

Charlotte Randle

Charlotte Randle

Mrs. Butler

Sarah Lam

Sarah Lam

Mrs. Yu

Karen Whyte

St. Cuthbert's Receptionist

Stephen Leask

Tony Hopkiss

Conor Coakley

Market Passerby

Shane Noone

Shane Noone

Market Trader 1

Michael Dobby

Market Trader 2

Daniel Hill

Daniel Hill

Reverend Edwin Newman