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Episode 2
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Drama about a group of midwives in 1960s London. Barbara is put to the test when a struggling dockworker's wife is forced into a difficult decision about her impending delivery.
Barbara experiences the biggest test of her career when a struggling dockworker's wife is forced into a difficult decision about her impending delivery.
Nurse Crane meets a new friend who promises great adventure but conceals a secret.
Sister Evangelina is forced to take action when a mistake comes to light.
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Sun 24 Jan 2016
20:00
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Barbara visits the docks
Duration: 00:58
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sister Julienne | Jenny Agutter |
| Nurse Phyllis Crane | Linda Bassett |
| Sister Evangelina | Pam Ferris |
| Sister Monica Joan | Judy Parfitt |
| Nurse Trixie Franklin | Helen George |
| Sister Mary Cynthia | Bryony Hannah |
| Shelagh Turner | Laura Main |
| Nurse Patsy Mount | Emerald Fennell |
| Nurse Barbara Gilbert | Charlotte Ritchie |
| Sister Winifred | Victoria Yeates |
| Tom Hereward | Jack Ashton |
| Dr Patrick Turner | Stephen McGann |
| Stella Beckett | Katherine Rose Morley |
| Rita Ball | Leanne Joyce |
| Hayley Balk | Laura Matthews |
| Connie Manley | Jessie Cave |
| Johnny Beckett | Jason Maza |
| Billy Gibson | Glyn Grimstead |
| Frankie Manley | Joshua James |
| Spanish Tutor | Doron Davidson |
| Tommy Smith | Paul Copley |
| Sally | Nicky Goldie |
| Helena | Soo Drouet |
| Marjorie Smith | Nadine Hanwell |
| Voice of Mature Jennifer Worth | Vanessa Redgrave |
| Writer | Heidi Thomas |
| Writer | Harriet Warner |
| Director | Syd Macartney |
| Producer | Ann Tricklebank |
| Production Company | Neal Street Productions |
Broadcast
- Sun 24 Jan 2016 20:00