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51. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.2 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

At the monthly cytology clinic, Sister Frances comforts a young woman who is struggling with a life-changing diagnosis. Lucille supports a difficult mother.

Director: Noreen Kershaw | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Ella Bruccoleri, Fenella Woolgar, Jenny Agutter

Votes: 242

52. Desert Island Discs (2009– )
Heidi Thomas, screenwriter (2019 Podcast Episode)

53 min | Biography, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: Lauren Laverne, Heidi Thomas

53. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.4 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

Sister Hilda and Dr Turner supports a young father with a lung condition and Trixie takes the lead with a struggling first-time mother.

Director: David O'Neill | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Katherine Moran, Laura Main, Megan Cusack

Votes: 223

54. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.5 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

Trixie has been assigned to a complicated case involving a crane driver who was injured in a workplace accident and is now paraplegic. Meanwhile, Nancy and Sister Frances give a talk on the facts of life at a primary school.

Director: Sarah Esdaile | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Ella Bruccoleri, Leonie Elliott, Zephryn Taitte

Votes: 228

55. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: The Fledgling (2010)

TV-PG | 61 min | Drama

Sir Hallam Holland and his wife, Lady Agnes, reopen 165 Eaton Place, where they are joined by his controlling mother, Lady Holland, returned from India after 30 years.

Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ed Stoppard, Jean Marsh, Eileen Atkins

Votes: 218

56. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: The Ladybird (2010)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

Persie becomes romantically involved with Spargo, who in turn involves her with the Facist movement much to the distress of the family's new Jewish maid.

Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ed Stoppard, Jean Marsh, Eileen Atkins

Votes: 188

57. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: The Cuckoo (2010)

TV-PG | 61 min | Drama

Persie begins to develop a relationship with Ribbentrop, the King decides to abdicate, Lotta continues to be traumatized and Hellam discovers he has a sister.

Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ed Stoppard, Jean Marsh, Eileen Atkins

Votes: 169

58. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.6 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

Sister Monica Joan seeks advice from a clairvoyant. Matthew is shocked to discover squatters in one of his warehouses, and Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career.

Director: James Larkin | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Fenella Woolgar, Ella Bruccoleri

Votes: 219

59. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.7 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

An unforeseen event in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet. But this time it's not the bricks and mortar that are in danger - it's the people.

Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Parisi, Zephryn Taitte, Leonie Elliott

Votes: 238

60. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #11.8 (2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

Nonnatus House faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar. As the community rallies together, the team must overcome personal anguish to help the injured.

Director: David Tucker | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Parisi, Olly Rix, Megan Cusack

Votes: 285

61. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: A Faraway Country About Which We Know Nothing (2012)

TV-PG | 63 min | Drama

1938: Lady Maude has died and Pamela has come to live at Eaton Place, as has Blanche Mottershead, Maude's half-sister, an archaeologist, who came for the funeral and seems likely to stay ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Jobst | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Neil Jackson, Ed Stoppard, Blake Ritson

Votes: 165

62. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: The Love That Pays the Price (2012)

TV-PG | 62 min | Drama

After being told it is dangerous for her to have more children, Lady Agnes joins her husband in entertaining American ambassador Kennedy and his family, along with charming Jewish self-made... See full summary »

Director: Marc Jobst | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ian Barritt, Neil Jackson, Laura Haddock

Votes: 144

63. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood (2012)

TV-PG | 62 min | Drama

Blanche is discomfited when married authoress Portia Alresford publishes a spicy best seller, 'The Golden Blaze', a thinly disguised account of their lesbian affair. Their true identities ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Laura Haddock, Ami Metcalf, Ed Stoppard, Nico Mirallegro

Votes: 139

64. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: All the Things You Are (2012)

TV-PG | 63 min | Drama

After Caspar Landry turns up to her charity lunch Lady Agnes visits his factory, and, when the hired mannequin fails to show, ends up modelling his stockings for an advertising campaign, to... See full summary »

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Laura Haddock, Nico Mirallegro, Anne Reid, Neil Jackson

Votes: 132

65. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2012)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, History

Nurse Jenny Lee arrives at Nonnatus House in London's East End to begin her work as a midwife. Naive and unused to the harsh conditions of the borough, she must rise above her misgivings if she is to succeed in her new role.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Lorraine Stanley, Ben Caplan

Votes: 754

66. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: The Browne Incident (2012)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

A new midwife, Chummy Browne, arrives at Nonnatus House, and finds it difficult to prove herself. Meanwhile, Jenny befriends a young Irish prostitute who is expecting a baby, and is shocked by the Church's treatment of the girl.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Liam Reilly, Sophie Cosson

Votes: 638

67. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2012)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Jenny befriends an old soldier named Joe, and is disturbed by his living conditions. She is also visited by a man from her past, while Trixie and Cynthia have a sensitive case to deal with, and Chummy is asked on a date.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Pam Ferris, Helen George

Votes: 586

68. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Baby Snatcher (2012)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, History

A new baby is snatched from her pram, sparking an area wide search. Jenny is more familiar with the kidnapper than she realizes, Cynthia blames herself when a patient becomes gravely ill, and Chummy's romance continues.

Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Tom Colley, Pam Ferris, Jessica Raine

Votes: 541

69. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2012)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

A figure from Jenny's past makes contact, while Jimmy continues to pursue her. Chummy prepares for an important meeting, and everyone at Nonnatus House rallies round the building's cleaner, Peggy, whose brother is very ill.

Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Elizabeth Rider, Helen George, Bryony Hannah

Votes: 549

70. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2012)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Jenny speaks to her ex-lover again, while Sister Monica Joan lands herself in trouble with the police. Chummy receives a visit from her snobbish, imperious mother which forces her to reconsider her relationship with Peter.

Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Judy Parfitt, Laura Main

Votes: 530

71. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: Somewhere Over the Rainbow (2012)

TV-PG | 59 min | Drama

Suspecting Persie of passing on information to the Germans, Sir Hallam ends their affair and joins his wife in trying to sober up Pritchard, who soon afterwards goes missing. Rose tells ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Byrne | Stars: Adrian Scarborough, Keeley Hawes, Michael Landes, Ed Stoppard

Votes: 145

72. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)
Episode: The Last Waltz (2012)

TV-PG | 62 min | Drama

With war inevitable and her marriage in ruins, Lady Agnes takes her children to the countryside, leaving her husband to carry on with her sister, in an affair which soon becomes noticed ... See full summary »

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Adrian Scarborough, Ed Stoppard, Claire Foy, Keeley Hawes

Votes: 133

73. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Christmas Special (2022)

TV-PG | 89 min | Drama, History

Christmas 1966 promises to be a memorable one as Lucille and Cyril prepare for their upcoming winter wedding.

Director: Ann Tricklebank | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, April Rae Hoang, Alice Brown, Leonie Elliott

Votes: 280

74. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Christmas Special (2012)

TV-PG | 75 min | Drama, History

Nonnatus House is alive with preparations for Christmas. Chummy is arranging a nativity play with the Cub Scouts, Jenny is faced with a difficult case, and a young girl's predicament leads to a big decision.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Judy Parfitt, Jessica Raine, Jenny Agutter

Votes: 610

75. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode: Our Lady Blue (1987)

Drama

In a Liverpool convent a touching and unusual friendship is forged between Rachel, a young volunteer, Paul, doing 100 hours of community service, and Sheila, a dying prostitute. It results in a strange and forbidden journey to Lourdes.

Director: Robin Midgley | Stars: Patricia Hayes, Doreen Mantle, Eva Griffith, Leslie Rogers

76. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.1 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

It's April 1968 and change is coming to Nonnatus House. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, and the sisters welcome a new recruit.

Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Annabelle Apsion, Megan Cusack, Linda Bassett

Votes: 215

77. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.4 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

A friend of Chummy's, Reverend Applebee-Thornton, comes to stay at Nonnatus House and soon gets on everyone's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny and Sister Evangelina deliver a baby with spina bifida, and Sister Bernadette plays matchmaker.

Director: Roger Goldby | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Cliff Parisi, Jamie Thomas King

Votes: 489

78. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Chummy makes an important decision, Jenny reconnects with Jimmy, and Cynthia's conduct is called into question after the death of a baby she delivered.

Director: Roger Goldby | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Bryony Hannah, Ben Caplan

Votes: 491

79. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Doctor Turner is concerned by the spread of tuberculosis in the community, Jenny tries to repair a father and daughter's fractured relationship, and Sister Bernadette receives devastating news.

Director: China Moo-Young | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Cliff Parisi

Votes: 481

80. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Hesitant nursing assistant Jane Sutton arrives at the convent as Jenny is seconded to hospital work, meeting Jimmy, who, to her surprise, is one of the patients. Arrogant surgeon Aubrey ... See full summary »

Director: Roger Goldby | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Bryony Hannah, Monica Dolan, Terence Frisch

Votes: 495

81. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Jenny tries to help a battered wife, Doctor Turner finds himself overcome with requests for nitrous oxide from pregnant women throughout Poplar, while Trixie and Sister Evangelia help deliver a baby in very unsavory circumstances.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Jenny Agutter, Helen George

Votes: 514

82. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.7 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Jenny encounters racism firsthand when assigned a Jamaican patient, while Cynthia has to deal with a cantankerous man suffering from diabetes. Sister Bernadette avoids Doctor Turner, and a familiar face returns to Nonnatus House.

Director: Minkie Spiro | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Nicola Sloane, Cliff Parisi, Bryony Hannah

Votes: 458

83. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.8 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Sister Bernadette is discharged from hospital, while a heavily pregnant Chummy resumes her midwifery duties. Jenny meets a new love interest, Fred's pregnant daughter pays him a visit, and Nonnatus House itself is under threat.

Director: Minkie Spiro | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Miranda Hart, Bryony Hannah

Votes: 545

84. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2013)

TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History

Nonnatus House prepares for the annual summer fête, but when a baby show is announced, the girls must find a host for the proceedings. Meanwhile, a patient of Jenny's puts her life at risk, and Sister Bernadette remains troubled.

Director: China Moo-Young | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Sharon Small, Judy Parfitt

Votes: 488

85. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.2 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

At a coffee morning for expectant mothers, Sister Julienne meets heavily pregnant Lilian Reynolds, who is expecting her first child.

Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Linda Bassett, Helen George, Megan Cusack

Votes: 169

86. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.3 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

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

Director: Sarah Esdaile | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Francesca Fullilove, Megan Cusack, Rebecca Gethings

Votes: 161

87. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.4 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

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.

Director: Corin Campbell Hill | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Stephen McGann, Max Macmillan

Votes: 162

88. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.5 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

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 | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Angela Wynter, Justine Emma Moore, Jenny Agutter

Votes: 158

89. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.6 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

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 | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Parisi, Dylan Mynett, Francesca Fullilove

Votes: 164

90. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.7 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

Nancy makes a home visit to Imelda O'Connor, and is surprised that Imelda, her husband Maurice and young son Paul are living in a cramped caravan on a building site.

Director: Ruth Platt | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Megan Cusack, Helen George, Judy Parfitt

Votes: 154

91. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Holiday Special 2023 (2023)

TV-PG | 89 min | Drama, History

It's December 1968. The countdown to Christmas is on, as is the launch of Apollo 8's moon mission. Sister Monica Joan is convinced this could be her last yuletide and that she will not live to see man walk on the moon.

Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Parisi, Annabelle Apsion, Francesca Fullilove

Votes: 167

92. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.2 (2024)

TV-PG | 59 min | Drama, History

Shelia and Joyce care for pregnant Edna. Mrs Wallace wants a church for the growing Shining Tabernacle. She asks Cyril to check on absent members. Dr Turner and Nurse Nancy treat young Sahira's worsening symptoms.

Director: Avril Evans | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Renee Bailey, Natalie Quarry, Linda Hargreaves

Votes: 125

93. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.3 (2024)

TV-PG | 58 min | Drama, History

Phyllis helps an anxious new mother to accept her child's abnormality, while Violet's mayoral campaign is jeopardized by tragedy.

Director: Jo Southwell | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Parisi, Megan Cusack, Renee Bailey

Votes: 137

94. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.4 (2024)

TV-PG | 59 min | Drama, History

The pupil midwives reach their third month of training, Trixie's home life affects her concentration, and Nancy decides to learn more about her mother.

Director: John Maidens | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Edward Shaw, April Rae Hoang

Votes: 122

95. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.5 (2024)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, History

A day at the seaside proves traumatic for the Turners, while Phyllis helps a young couple cope with a diagnosis.

Director: Sarah Esdaile | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Zephryn Taitte, Cliff Parisi, Daniel Laurie

Votes: 119

96. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.6 (2024)

TV-PG | 56 min | Drama, History

Cyril meets his toughest challenge yet, Matthew is forced to face reality, while the pupil midwives prepare for their final exams.

Director: David O'Neill | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Renee Bailey, Zephryn Taitte, Natalie Quarry

Votes: 108

97. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.7 (2024)

TV-PG | 57 min | Drama, History

Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune, Joyce receives an unexpected visitor, and while caring for a teenage mother, Rosalind uncovers a disturbing truth.

Director: Sarah Esdaile | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Natalie Quarry, Megan Cusack, Renee Bailey

Votes: 92

98. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.1 (2024)

TV-PG | 59 min | Drama, History

Midwives begin new training program. They assist cerebral palsy mother through challenging childbirth.

Director: David Tucker | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Linda Bassett, Georgie Glen, Cliff Parisi

Votes: 169

99. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #14.1

TV-PG | Drama, History

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100. Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode: Episode #12.8 (2023)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History

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 | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Helen George, Megan Cusack, Rebecca Gethings

Votes: 193