Call the Midwife - Season 6

Call the Midwife

Season 6

2017 • 8 Episodes

It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as always. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive to help mothers and families cope with the demands of childbearing, disability, disease and social prejudice, our beloved medics must make choices - and fight battles - of their own. Series six will see them laugh together, cry together, and pull together, supporting each other as never before.

Episodes

Episode 1 - Call the Midwife

1. Episode 1

7.4

January 22, 2017

The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.

Episode 2 - Call the Midwife

2. Episode 2

8.2

January 29, 2017

An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers with her unpopular decisions.

Episode 3 - Call the Midwife

3. Episode 3

7.4

February 5, 2017

The winds of change are blowing through Poplar, as a new government paper calls 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.

Episode 4 - Call the Midwife

4. Episode 4

7.6

February 12, 2017

An expectant mother with financial struggles enters into a painful arrangement with her cousin. As Tom provides pastoral care, he reveals why this case touched him more than most.

Episode 5 - Call the Midwife

5. Episode 5

7.7

February 19, 2017

Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Nurse Valerie Dyer. A vulnerable young man captures Fred and Violet's hearts, whilst the whereabouts of Sister Mary Cynthia is a concern.

Episode 6 - Call the Midwife

6. Episode 6

7.8

February 26, 2017

Valerie Dyer cares for a pregnant Somali woman and is shocked by aspects of this unfamiliar culture. The nuns and midwives try to provide the best care for Sister Mary Cynthia.

Episode 7 - Call the Midwife

7. Episode 7

7.9

March 5, 2017

Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomide becomes apparent and Nurse Crane faces an unexpected crisis.

Episode 8 - Call the Midwife

8. Episode 8

7.7

March 12, 2017

An unexpected turn of events leads to a wedding being hastily arranged. Shelagh finally goes into labour. The arrival of the pill leads to unforeseen consequences.