Season 13: Behind the Scenes

Meet the new pupil midwives Joyce and Rosalind in this extended behind-the-scenes look. The cast also previews plotlines for Season 13.

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Our Favorite Scenes from Season 13

Moonstruck by Apollo

Sister Monica Joan's excitement for the moon landing leads her to keep a toy donated to the order.

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A Plan to Cheer Up Sister Monica Joan

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After learning from Dr. Turner that Sister Monica Joan is suffering from depression, Sister Julienne and Sister Veronica r

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An Expectant Mother with Cerebral Palsy

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Dr. Turner examines one of his pregnant patients, Doreen, a mother with cerebral palsy. Later, Sister Julienne and Miss Hi

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Call the Midwife in 1969: Fashions and Sets

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Cast and crew detail the chic styles of 1969 showcased in Season 13, and reveal their favorite places to film.

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Joyce Comes Clean About Her Past

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After catching Sylvester with Joyce's salary envelope, Rosalind confronts Joyce. Exhausted from lying, Joyce tells Rosalin

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Driving Miss Lindy

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A fun day at the beach is cut short when Lindy Webster discovers her water has broken. Fortunately, with Nurse Crane's ass

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Anticipation for Liftoff

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While the residents of Poplar prepare for the Apollo 11 mission, Sister Julienne, Shelagh, and Nurse Crane review the pupi

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Tough Sell for Turnips

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With an excess supply of turnips, Fred does his best to sell them.

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The New Pupil Midwives Arrive

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With the arrival of spring, Sister Julienne and her colleagues welcome the four new pupil midwives to Nonnatus House: Joyc

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Trixie Turns to Fred for Help

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Fred finds a defeated Trixie sitting alone on a bench, and offers her a small bouquet of flowers to cheer her up. She desc

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Violet for Mayor?

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Following her council work, Violet runs into Matthew outside. She explains to him she has yet to submit her application fo

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Choir of Cacophony

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Shelagh gives her first run of Sister Victoria’s music arrangement for the children's choir.

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Violet Buckle vs. Bill Regan

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While Violet delivers her mayoral application at the Tower Hamlets Council Office, she runs into none other than the snoot

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Sister Monica Joan: This is My Last Christmas

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Despite the excitement of the Christmas festivities and the impending Apollo 8 mission, Sister Monica Joan confides in Sis

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Miss Higgins' Shocking Visitor

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After decades of separation, Miss Higgins finally meets her son, Victor.

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Cast on What's to Come in the 2023 Holiday Special

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Trixie (Helen George), Nancy (Megan Cusack), Fred (Cliff Parisi), Dr. Turner (Stephen McGann) and Sister Julienne (Jenny A

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Joyce's Hidden Past

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Nonnatus House welcomes a mysterious visitor named Sylvester, who claims to be Joyce’s cousin. However, when the nurse ret

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Fred's Turnip Scheme

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While sweeping outside, Fred notices a truckload of turnips pass by in the direction of Violet's store. Confused, Fred rac

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Exercise for the Mind

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Late one night, Nurse Crane stumbles across Rosalind studying for her upcoming exams. Recognizing the pupil's nerves for t

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First Look: New Midwives, New Drama in Season 13

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Meet the new pupil midwives Joyce Highland (Renee Bailey) and Rosalind Clifford (Natalie Quarry) in this extended behind-t

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Turners Need a Christmas Miracle

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Has the Christmas tortoise died... or just gotten too cold?

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Moonstruck by Apollo

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Sister Monica Joan's excitement for the moon landing leads her to keep a toy donated to the order.

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An Eye-Catching Price Tag

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Trixie and Matthew dive into married life by searching for a sofa.

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A Quarrel Between Sisters

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Lukewarm towels are flung and heated words are exchanged between Sister Veronica and Sister Monica Joan.

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A Tortoise in the Clinic?

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Timothy asks Miss Higgins to help hide a live Christmas present in the clinic.

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Beach Day for Poplar

Preparations are underway for Poplar residents' day excursion to the beach. Trixie, with her new driver's license, navigat

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Sister Veronica Discovers Unlivable Conditions

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While dropping by Edna's apartment to check up on the mother, Sister Veronica overhears a concerning cough coming from Edn

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Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

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Modern Midwives Blog

Closure and Hope for The Future

by Katie Moriarty | May 10, 2024

Episode 8 surprised us with some shocking revelations while also giving grace to many of the characters going through stressful periods.

Courageous Women

by Michelle Collins | May 09, 2024

The season finale included many emotionally compelling storylines, specifically the reveal of Millicent Higgins and her long-concealed secret past.

Mothering Beyond the Womb

by Deborah McBain | May 08, 2024

To be a "mother" extends beyond just the capacity to biologically reproduce and nurture — we all have the ability to mother.

Secrets, New Beginnings, and Motherhood: Reflecting on Season 13

by Andrea Altomaro | May 07, 2024

The season finale wonderfully tied up many storylines while shining light on the joy and the hardships of midwifery and the importance of having friends and colleagues for support.

Call the Midwife Season 13, Episode 8 GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | May 06, 2024

Bring out your boxes of tissues, everyone: the Call the Midwife Season 13 finale is upon us. Filled with touching surprises and heartwarming moments, you won’t want to miss what’s in store.

Addressing Bias For Better Practices

by Katie Moriarty | May 03, 2024

As clinicians, it is our job to ensure we are aware of our own identities and the biases we bring to the table in order to best care for our patients.

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