Call the Midwife
Midwives in East London in the 1950s, experience the growing pains of life and love.
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- 2012-2026
- 15 seasons
- PBS
- Drama, Documentary
- TV-PG
Midwives in East London in the 1950s, experience the growing pains of life and love.
Season 13 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 0
Christmas Special 2023
Mon, Dec 25, 2023 89 mins
It's December 1968, and 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. Meanwhile, as Shelagh and Dr. Turner navigate family life, they are unsettled when a parcel arrives from May's mother in Hong Kong. Sister Julienne makes a very generous offer to allow Colette to move into Nonnatus House for the foreseeable future, and Nancy is thrilled to be able to spend every day with Colette and be more present in her upbringing.
Episode 1
Episode #13.1
Sun, Mar 17, 2024 59 mins
Midwives begin new training program. They assist cerebral palsy mother through challenging childbirth.
Episode 2
Episode #13.2
Sun, Mar 24, 2024 59 mins
At Tuesday clinic, Shelagh and Joyce oversee the care of Edna Bristow, a heavily pregnant mother of one, whose husband has left her just days before their baby is due. Edna proves to be quite a difficult patient, but there are greater challenges ahead when it becomes clear that her flat is riddled with damp. Meanwhile, at The Shining Tabernacle church, Mrs Wallace believes there is an urgent need for a church building due to the growing congregation. She's also concerned about worshippers who have stopped attending, and asks Cyril to check in on them. As Cyril connects with the Bristow family, he feels at a loss when he's unable to help, and begins to question his career path. Nancy and Dr Turner are involved in a worrying medical case with a young Sylheti woman, Sahira Khan. She has been suffering with unexplained symptoms that seem to ebb and flow, but have recently started to worsen. As Dr Turner investigates the cause, Nancy offers support to Sahira and her husband, Ayub. Meanwhile, Nancy decides to attend an RCN Raise the Roof campaign meeting against the wishes of some of her peers. Trixie has been struggling with the long bus commute to Poplar each day, and decides it is time she learnt how to drive. Matthew offers to teach her, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Collette struggles in a sponsored poetry recital as she strives to memorise a long T. S. Eliot poem. Official BBC overview.
Episode 3
Episode #13.3
Sun, Mar 31, 2024 58 mins
Phyllis helps an anxious new mother to accept her child's abnormality. Violet's mayoral campaign is jeopardized by tragedy.
Episode 4
Episode #13.4
Sun, Apr 7, 2024 59 mins
The pupil midwives reach their third month of training. Trixie's home life affects her concentration. Nancy decides to learn more about her mother.
Episode 5
Episode #13.5
Sun, Apr 14, 2024 52 mins
A day at the seaside proves traumatic for the Turners. Phyllis helps a young couple cope with a diagnosis.
Episode 6
Episode #13.6
Sun, Apr 21, 2024 56 mins
Cyril meets his toughest challenge yet. Matthew is forced to face reality. The pupil midwives prepare for their final exams.
Episode 7
Episode #13.7
Sun, Apr 28, 2024 57 mins
Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune. Joyce receives an unexpected visitor. While caring for a teenage mother, Rosalind uncovers a disturbing truth.
Episode 8
Episode #13.8
Sun, May 5, 2024 59 mins
The Turners receive a surprising request, Millicent faces her past, Joyce and Trixie are forced to fight their respective battles, and Poplar elects Mother of the Year.
