Saturday 21 June, 1:40pm - 3:00pmon U&Drama

Call the Midwife

Series 1 Episode 1

Series based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, giving an insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in London's East End during the 1950s. In the spring of 1957, newly qualified midwife Jenny Lee arrives in the East End of London to begin her career. After overcoming the initial shock that her new home is a convent rather than a private hospital, she quickly becomes immersed in her new life.

Category
Drama / Medical
Original air date
15/01/2012
Cast and crew
  • Philippa LowthorpeDirector
  • Jessica RaineJenny Lee
  • Jenny AgutterSister Julienne
  • Pam FerrisSister Evangelina
  • Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan
  • Helen GeorgeTrixie Franklin
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