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Call the Midwife

Behind the Scenes | Recreating the 'Big Freeze' of 1963

The cast and crew of Call the Midwife discuss recreating the blanketing white out of Poplar in 1963, from the special effects and milk shortages, to the emotional storylines of the holiday special.

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Episode 6
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Dr. Turner receives shocking news that will affect the future of the maternity house.
Episode 5
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When tragedy strikes a Poplar family, Dr. Turner's treatment comes under scrutiny.
Episode 4
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Sister Catherine is distressed when a newborn baby is taken from the maternity home.
Episode 3
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Rosalind faces a troubling domestic issue as Joyce befriends a single mother with placenta previa.
Season 15
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A potential rabies outbreak causes panic in Poplar. Trixie cares for a patient in difficult labor.
Episode 1
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Sister Catherine cares for her first solo patient. The midwives attend a women's lib meeting.
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