Monday 16 March, 12:55am - 2:20amon U&Drama

Call the Midwife

Name: 2:05pm - Series 6 Episode 4
Start: 2026-03-15T14:05:00Z
End: 2026-03-15T15:25:00Z
Location: U&Drama+1

Series 6 Episode 3

When a new government paper calling for the eradication of small hospitals in favour of large general hospitals, Dr Turner and Shelagh are informed that an inspection of the maternity home will decide its fate. They rally the Nonnatus team to discuss their strategy, and are appalled by Sister Ursula's refusal to help.

Category: Drama / Historical drama / Medical
Original air date: 05/02/2017

Cast and crew

Jennifer AgutterSister Julienne
Linda BassettNurse Phyllis
Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan
Bryony HannahSister Mary Cynthia
Laura MainShalagh Turner (formerly Shelagh Turner)
Emerald FennellNurse Patsy Mount
Charlotte RitchieNurse Barbra Gilbert
Helen GeorgeTrixie Franklin
Victoria YeatesSister Winifred
Stephen McGannDr. Patrick Turner
Cliff ParisiFred Buckle
Ben CaplanPolice Constable Peter Noakes

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Upcoming broadcasts

Saturday 14 March, 1:55amon BBC Two
Series 15 Episode 8
Saturday 14 March, 1:55amon BBC Two HD
Series 15 Episode 8
Sunday 15 March, 11:50amon U&Drama
Series 6 Episode 3
Sunday 15 March, 12:50pmon U&Drama+1
Series 6 Episode 3
Sunday 15 March, 1:05pmon U&Drama
Series 6 Episode 4
Sunday 15 March, 2:05pmon U&Drama+1
Series 6 Episode 4