Today, 1:55am - 2:55amon BBC Two

Call the Midwife

Name: 12:55am - Series 6 Episode 3
Start: 2026-03-16T00:55:00Z
End: 2026-03-16T02:20:00Z
Location: U&Drama

Series 5 Episode 2

Barbara experiences the biggest test of her career so far when a struggling dockworker's wife is forced into a difficult decision about her impending birth. Nurse Crane meets a new friend who promises great adventure, but hides a surprising secret.

Category: Drama / Historical drama / Medical
Original air date: 24/01/2016

Cast and crew

Philippa LowthorpeDirector
Jennifer AgutterSister Julienne
Pam FerrisSister Evangelina
Judy ParfittSister Monica Joan
Helen GeorgeTrixie Franklin
Miranda HartChummy Browne
Linda BassettNurse Phyllis
Charlotte RitchieNurse Barbra Gilbert
Emerald FennellNurse Patsy Mount
Victoria YeatesSister Winifred
Cliff ParisiFred Buckle
Stephen McGannDr. Patrick Turner
Ben CaplanPolice Constable Peter Noakes
Laura MainShalagh Turner (formerly Shelagh Turner)

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Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 1:55amon BBC Two HD
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Sunday 15 March, 11:50amon U&Drama
Series 6 Episode 3
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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
Monday 16 March, 12:55amon U&Drama
Series 6 Episode 3