Call the Midwife

The team care for their patients during the big freeze, the worst winter in living memory.

The winter continues, and the team at Nonnatus House welcome their newest midwife.

Lucille faces racism and prejudice when a new mother falls ill. Sister Winifred is keen to have fathers be more involved in the care of their babies.

Nurse Crane and Trixie investigate when a mother abandons her children at the clinic, fearing they were being abused or neglected. Christopher admits that Alexandra has been unhappy since his divorce, and Violet and Fred organize a beauty contest to raise money for charity. Valerie and Magda both sign up and quickly become close friends - leading to the sharing of a terrible secret.

Sister Julienne is drawn into the heart of a different culture.

Rumours spread around Poplar that a sailor with smallpox is hiding somewhere in town.

Barbara helps a pregnant mother-of-two whose husband has recently died.

Dr Turner gets involved with a troubled young man and Lucille makes new friends.

The team must rally to prepare for Sister Monica Joan's birthday.