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2019 Holiday Special

Premiere date: December 25, 2019
Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage. Navigating the terrain, they strive to keep up with the needs of the locals.
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A Funny Christmas Wish and Sister Frances the Reindeer
Santa Fred helps the Turner children talk about their Christmas wishes, while Sister Frances' festive reindeer antlers prompts Sister Monica Joan to recall some very particular facts.
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Episode 1
A baby is abandoned in a dustbin. The team battle an unexpected diphtheria outbreak.
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Episode 2
The team care for a pregnant prostitute.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
Lucille delivers a baby in an elevator. Nurse Crane treats a Sylheti woman.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
Four young doctors arrive at Nonnatus House, causing a lot of excitement among the midwives.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
A patient’s wife refuses to accept further help. A first-time father frustrates Nurse Crane.
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Episode 6
Episode 6
The Turners receive alarming news about their daughter. Fred tries to reinstate a horticulture show.
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Episode 7
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Kevin sees a troubled patient. The maternity home receives a long-awaited incubator.
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Episode 8
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When the council announces plans to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne fights back.
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