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Despite the impending closure notice, a cohort of newly qualified junior doctors is joining Nonnatus House on placement, including Timothy (Max Macmillan) who has begun his obstetrics rotation. He soon notices the contrast between hospital based clinical medicine and the human care offered by the Nonnatus team.
Violet (Annabelle Apsion), wearing her mayoral chain, opens the Mullucks’ new bathroom extension for the local press — a victory for the Council’s Bathroom Grant scheme. Rhoda (Liz White) proudly speaks to reporters about her family, including daughter Susan (Emily Webb) who was born with thalidomide-related disabilities. However, Rhoda is left to struggle inside with Susan and her cumbersome wheelchair, clutching her side in pain as she bumps it up the steps.
Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) is frustrated at her increasing frailty and insists she will not give up her dignity.
Violet (Annabelle Apsion) announces her plan to shadow the midwives for a Gazette feature titled “Mayor Turns Midwife” to draw attention to the maternity home’s closure.
Geoffrey (Christopher Harper) encourages Sister Veronica (Rebecca Gethings) to make a list of everything she wants to do before deciding whether to return to the Order — a challenge that begins to stir her independence.
As evening settles over Nonnatus House, Joyce (Renee Bailey) and Timothy answer a call, cycling off into the night towards a grim tenement block.
The midwives and sisters celebrate Rosalind (Natalie Quarry) and Cyril’s (Zephryn Taitte) engagement with sherry, crisps, and Twiglets.
