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Season 13 Episode Guide
Season 13 Premieres March 17, 2024 | Early Access Starts Feb. 16 with PBS Passport
It is now 1969, and Call the Midwife returns with Poplar coping with the popularity of home births under the auspices of the Sisters. Season 13 will also see stories of poor housing challenges and health issues for the nurses, midwives, and nuns of the Nonnatus House.
Episode 1
Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training.
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Episode 2
Shelagh and Joyce assist a heavily pregnant woman whose new flat is infested with mold.
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Episode 3
The Nonnatus team is thrown into turmoil when a newborn baby is diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia.
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Episode 4
An urgent phone call received by anxious Trixie leads to dire consequences for a patient.
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Episode 5
It’s summertime, and a young mother goes into labor amid Violet's first event as mayor.
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Episode 6
The pupil midwives prepare for their final exams; two young brothers are found abandoned.
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Episode 7
Joyce receives an unexpected visitor and a teenage mother reveals a disturbing truth.
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Episode 8
Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.
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2023 Holiday Special
With Christmas fast approaching, life in Poplar is returning to normal after the terrible train crash.
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Watch Call the Midwife Season 13
Episode 1
Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Dr. Turner supervises the delivery of a baby whose mother has cerebral palsy. The “Raise the Roof Campaign” for better pay and conditions creates a divide of opinion among the nurses.
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Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Dr. Turner supervises the delivery of a baby whose mother has cereb
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Episode 2
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Shelagh and Joyce assist a heavily pregnant woman dealing with a severe mold infestation in her new flat. Nancy attends a
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Episode 3
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Violet and Matthew are worried about Fred's ability to serve as the mayor’s consort. Later, Fred falls ill after a minor i
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Episode 4
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The pupil midwives reach their third month of training. An anxious Trixie receives an urgent phone call that leads to dire
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Episode 5
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It's summertime in Poplar, and during Violet's first event as mayor, a young mother goes into labor. Among the chaos, May
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Episode 6
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As the summer ends, the pupil midwives prepare for their final while two little brothers are found abandoned at a church.
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Episode 7
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Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mom and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change
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Episode 8
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Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Y
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More About Season 13
Season 13 continues to explore complex medical and personal situations on the midwifery and district nursing rounds. It is now 1969 and more babies are being born in hospital than ever before. Pressure on maternity beds remains extremely high across the country but Poplar is coping better than most due to the work of Nonnatus House and the popularity of home births under the auspices of the Sisters.
This season will also see stories from within the Sylheti and Nigerian communities and from around the docks. Poor housing continues to blight areas of Poplar presenting complex social and health challenges to the Nonnatus team. It will also explore issues surrounding Cerebral Palsy, Congenital Hip Dysplasia, Tetanus, Porphyria and TB.
Starring
Jenny Agutter, Linda Bassett, Judy Parfitt, Ella Bruccoleri, Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann, Cliff Parisi, Annabelle Apsion, Georgie Glen, Max Macmillan, Daniel Laurie, Zephryn Taitte, Megan Cusack, Olly Rix
Lead Writer
Heidi Thomas
Created by
Heidi Thomas
Producer
Ann Tricklebank
Executive Producers
Pippa Harris, Heidi Thomas, Ann Tricklebank, Gaynor Holmes
Season 13 | Behind the Scenes
First Look: New Midwives, New Drama in Season 13
Meet the new pupil midwives Joyce Highland (Renee Bailey) and Rosalind Clifford (Natalie Quarry) in this extended behind-the-scenes look. The cast also previews plotlines for Season 13.
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Call the Midwife in 1969: Fashions and Sets
Cast and crew detail the chic styles of 1969 showcased in Season 13, and reveal their favorite places to film.
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Blogs and Recaps from Season 13
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Home Births vs. Hospital Births
by Michelle Collins | May 02, 2024
Whether mothers decide to give birth at home or in hospitals, they should access to healthcare that supports their decision and promotes safety in all birth settings.
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Valiant and Fragile
by Deborah McBain | May 01, 2024
Midwives are often asked to do the impossible: navigate the ups and downs of their own lives while maintaining enough emotional energy to be there for their patients.
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Advocacy and Mandatory Reporting
by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2024
Midwives, like all medical professionals, are “mandated reporters," meaning if we suspect child abuse or neglect present, we are required to report it to the appropriate authorities.
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Call the Midwife Season 13, Episode 7 GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | April 29, 2024
Celebrations are much in order for the two newest, official employees of Nonnatus House: Joyce Highland and Rosalind Clifford!
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Considering Hospice Care
by Katie Moriarty | April 26, 2024
Episode 6 depicted the death of a family member, and made me think about hospice care as a whole.
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Hallmarks of Midwifery Care
by Michelle Collins | April 25, 2024
In addition to overseeing births, midwives also provide primary care services to their patients. Above all, midwifery care prioritizes the patients' fully-informed consent.
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Doing Our Best
by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2024
As midwives, sometimes our best efforts can result in unintended consequences. At the end of the day, we are all human.
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Nurturing Compassion and Boundaries
by Andrea Altomaro | April 23, 2024
Mothers will often try and do everything to best protect their children, even if it means making decisions that are difficult to understand. As midwives, we face similar dilemmas.
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