Jenny Lee start her midwife career at Nonnatus House in London. She is surprised to find that it is a nursing convent and not a hospital. Her first case is a woman pregnant for the 25th time!

A new girl arrives Nonnatus House and finds it hard to earn the respect of Sister Evangelina. Jenny sees an unfamiliar darker side of life following an encounter with a runaway.

Jenny dostává od sestry Julienne do péče bývalého vojáka Joea Colletta, který trpí bolestivými bércovými vředy. Starého pána ovšem trápí také samota, na niž je zatím lékařská věda krátká. Trixie s Cynthií se starají o paní Lawsonovou, kterou těhotenství po čtyříctce zjevně nepotěšilo a na obzoru se objevuje jeden dávný kamarád Jenny.

U Redmondových se narodí vymodlené dítě, osud jim ale přichystá těžkou zkoušku. Cynthie se mezitím poprvé setkává s eklampsií a musí v sobě zmobilizovat veškerou empatii, aby šrámy na duši zůstaly co možná nejmenší. Ovšem nejen prací živ je člověk a tak děvčata společně vyrazí na tancovačku.

When Peggy’s brother is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for him. Jenny gets to know the siblings better. The Nonnatus House residents get involved in Fred’s latest money-making scheme which involves a pig called Evie.

When Chummy's imperious mother visits and disapproves of Peter Noakes, Chummy defies her mother and has her wedding on her own terms. Senile Sister Monica Joan is arrested for shoplifting.

Jenny tráví své první Vánoce v Poplaru a jsou úplně jiné, než jaké dosud znala, prodchnuté pospolitým duchem této svérázné londýnské čtvrti. Chummy nacvičuje s místními vlčaty tradiční hru o narození Páně, zatímco doktor Turner a sestra Julienne se pokoušejí pomoci nešťastné a zanedbané paní Jenkinsové. A co by to bylo za Vánoce, kdyby se osudu navzdory nenarodilo nikým nechtěné neviňátko.

Rok se sešel s rokem a jsou tady první týdny Léta Páně 1958. Doktor Turner mezi pacientkami nadšeně propaguje žhavou medicínskou novinku, zatímco Jenny díky případu Molly Brignallové pochopí, že ne každá láska musí znamenat požehnání. Svůj křest ohněm zažije Trixie, která si sáhne na dno sil, odměnou však získá respekt přísné sestry Evangeliny.

Chummy makes an important decision, Jenny reconnects with Jimmy, and Cynthia's conduct is called into question after the death of a baby she delivered.

Jenny is seconded to a short-staffed hospital in London, but grows increasingly reluctant to carry out her duties when she finds out she is working under intimidating surgeon Mr Tracey. Back in Poplar, the midwives are introduced to newcomer Jane and outspoken twins Meg and Mave Carter. The sisters are identical in every way, except one of them is now pregnant - forcing them to come to terms with the impact a baby will have on them.

A friend of Chummy's, Reverend Applebee-Thornton, comes to stay at Nonnatus House and soon gets on everyone's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny and Sister Evangelina deliver a baby with spina bifida, and Sister Bernadette plays matchmaker.

Nonnatus House prepares for the annual summer fête, but when a baby show is announced, the girls must find a host for the proceedings. Meanwhile, a patient of Jenny's puts her life at risk, and Sister Bernadette remains troubled.

Doctor Turner is concerned by the spread of tuberculosis in the community, Jenny tries to repair a father and daughter's fractured relationship, and Sister Bernadette receives devastating news.

Cynthia has to administer daily insulin injections to diabetic John Lacey, a bully who consistently belittles his wife Annie. When Annie’s beloved son Bob pays a visit, Annie gains the confidence to start to turn her life around. Jenny looks after a black mother to be, Monique, who is subjected to racial prejudice from her neighbours.

The convent comes under threat of demolition. Fred's pregnant daughter and her young son come and stay with him. Jenny is wooed by a new love interest. Chummy and PC Noakes prepare for the arrival of their baby.

An unexploded bomb is discovered in Poplar, throwing festivities into chaos.

After the closure of Nonnatus House, the nuns and midwives finally move into their new premises. Sister Winifred arrives from the Mother House. Jenny is worried about new mother Merle’s mental state and the welfare of her baby who isn't feeding properly. Dr Turner is worried that it could be something more serious.

Trixie's feathers are ruffled when Jenny is promoted, but the new Acting Sister has more to worry about after a mother-to-be reveals the baby she is carrying doesn't belong to her husband - and to complicate matters, the real father is black. Cynthia is inspired by a lecture on natural childbirth, convinced it will help an overly anxious patient, while Alec and his friends try to persuade Jenny to join them on a CND march.

Sister Julienne receives an SOS from Holloway Prison, whose usual maternity workers have been struck down by illness, and when she and Trixie step in to help, the nun puts her reputation on the line to prevent a heavily pregnant convict having her unborn baby taken away by social services. Shelagh faces heartache when a routine pregnancy check reveals something far more serious, Alec has a confession for Jenny and Fred takes the gang to the theatre to celebrate Chummy's birthday - only for the trip to end in disaster.

Jenny has an eventful few days, starting with a patient who as well as having herself to worry about, is also struggling to cope with her mother, an agoraphobic who hasn't been outside for at least 12 years. On top of that, Alec asks the midwife to accompany him to Brighton for the weekend, leaving her wondering if his intentions are strictly honourable. However, things soon take a tragic turn. Meanwhile, Shelagh joins the local choir to take her mind off her problems.

The nuns and midwives are busy preparing for Sister Evangelina's surprise jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years since she took her vows, but a face from the past threatens to ruin the party for the guest of honour. It's back to business when a young woman with Down's syndrome is brought in feeling unwell. To everyone's surprise, they discover she is six months pregnant, causing some of them to think the worst, and the staff are joined by new nurse Patsy, whose sense of humour and no-nonsense attitude make her an instant hit.

Tom, the local curate, asks Trixie to join him for a day of cricket. She accepts, but the date is disastrous. Shelagh decides to talk to Dr. Turner about adopting a baby. Patsy, struggling to adapt to the unpredictable and chaotic life that midwifery brings, upsets a young mother in the clinic.

Sister Julienne calms an anxious new mother who has put her baby in danger. Jenny, seconded to The London, is impressed with the facilities, but soon begins to see cracks in the establishment. Chummy is upset to learn that her mother has walked out on her father, leaving Lady Browne penniless. As Dr. Turner and Shelagh continue the adoption process, they uncover a devastating secret.

Jenny is assigned to first-time mother Jeanette, who requires frequent visits during a protracted labour, and when she meets her patient's cousin, Philip, a new friendship begins to grow for the midwife. Meanwhile, Chummy worries about her mother's illness when she discovers Lady Browne has discharged herself from hospital.

When harsh conditions at a home for unmarried expectant mothers are exposed, Chummy and Patsy are required to take over the running of the home, and later help a young mother decide that she is not as set on giving her baby up for adoption as she had thought. Cynthia wrestles with a calling to become a nun, but an encounter with a former mental hospital inmate helps her to make up her mind and she leaves midwifery behind to become a postulant.

A chance encounter with an impoverished child forces Trixie to see an unfamiliar darker side of life. As Nonnatus House welcomes a new resident, Nurse Barbara Gilbert, Tom Hereward has a surprise romantic gesture in store for Trixie.

Barbara faces her most challenging case to date when she treats first-time mother Abigail Bissette and the birth does not go according to plan. As Sister Julienne struggles with the increasing financial pressure on Nonnatus House, a mystery benefactor comes to the rescue. Elsewhere Sister Evangelina is unimpressed by newly arrived nurse Phyllis Crane.

The Nonnatus team rallies to support first-time parents Marie and Tony Amos when Tony is arrested for gross indecency with another male. Elsewhere, as Poplar is gripped by an outbreak of dysentery, Trixie undertakes her first official church duty since her engagement to Tom.

The midwives face one of their busiest nights to date, whilst Sister Winifred concentrates her efforts on the prostitutes of Poplar. Elsewhere, cracks start to appear in Trixie and Tom Hereward's relationship.

Sister Julienne's faith is challenged when a mother refuses medicine for her newborn baby. Dr Turner's involvement in the case forces him to face his own demons. Meanwhile, Barbara must work out a way to communicate with a pregnant Sylheti woman.

Phyllis deals with a diabetic teenager who has fallen pregnant, Sister Mary Cynthia comes into contact with a group of Irish Travellers, and Patsy organizes a square dance to raise money for the Cubs' trip to Norfolk.

A pair of school friends are unexpectedly reunited in the delivery room, and a mix up results in complications for both. Meanwhile, Barbara helps a couple in need of assistance, and Patsy's secret relationship with Delia pains them both.

Trixie and Sister Mary Cynthia help a deaf-and-dumb woman, and Barbara has a baffling case. Meanwhile, Fred's daughter arrives from Birmingham and interferes with his and Violet's engagement, and Delia has a proposal for Patsy.

Festive cheer is in plentiful supply as Poplar readies itself for Christmas. An unexpected surprise for a grieving mother helps bring the Christmas magic home, while Nonnatus is rocked to the core when one of its own goes missing.

When a baby is born with severe deformities of the kind later identified as caused by the drug thalidomide, the midwives find it difficult to handle the situation, and the baby's father rejects her completely, to his wife's dismay. Trixie's new sideline as a keep fit instructor brings her into conflict with Sister Julienne, and she also becomes suspicious of the relationship between Barbara and Tom. Rather than return to Wales as her mother wishes, Delia moves into Nonnatus House.

Barbara treats a pregnant woman whose dockworker husband is struggling to support her as opportunities for work dry up. She is forced into a difficult decision that leaves Barbara facing the biggest test of her career. Nurse Crane meets a kindred spirit when she learns to speak Spanish, and Sister Evangelina helps a woman with breastfeeding, leading to unforeseen consequences.

A outbreak of typhoid erupts, and suspicion over who the carrier could be threatens to break apart a closely knit family. Sister Winfred faces a personal dilemma when a local teacher is revealed to be pregnant by a married man. When the woman takes matters into her own hands, Sister Winifred is forced to consider the role her own prejudices may have played. Meanwhile, Barbara inadvertently agrees to go to dinner with Tom, but is wracked with worry about how Trixie will react.

Sister Julienne is seconded to a maternity ward, and is impressed by how modern technology is being used to help the mothers - but is left with a moral dilemma after assisting on a traumatic birth. A young man from Poplar is delighted to be accepted into university, but his mother is less than happy. His dreams are jeopardised when his girlfriend gets pregnant, a development that puts pressure on the whole family.

Turner and Shelagh are at the forefront of the advances in medical technology, and begin a campaign to ensure better respiratory health for their patients. However, Timothy fears their own lifestyle is not good for them and tries to encourage his parents to give up smoking. Violet injures her back and is forced to leave the shop in Fred's hands, a decision that strengthens their relationship but which proves to have other, unforeseen consequences. A new mother's past comes to light, with devastating repercussions for her family. Nurse Crane draws on her own experiences to help her.

Poplar is rocked by a series of violent attacks on women, and a prostitute is too ashamed to report what she knows - but her actions lead to a dangerous man roaming the streets, with devastating consequences for the residents of Nonnatus House. A mother tries to keep her daughter's pregnancy a secret to avoid gossip, putting her life in danger. The Turners go on a long overdue holiday, but the weather ruins their plans.

The introduction of the contraceptive pill is welcomed by Dr Turner, but some of his colleagues are less keen on the idea. Patsy tries to help a bargee who wants to give birth among her own community rather than in a maternity ward. Nurse Crane deals with an emergency during a storm, and a familiar face returns to Nonnatus House - but has been changed by her time away.

Dr Turner is horrified to realise he may be partly to blame as the cause of the recent rise in birth deformities comes to light, and tries to prevent further cases. Sister Evangelina returns to work, but has clearly been affected badly by her stroke, and her health continues to deteriorate. A pregnant bride goes into labour during her wedding reception, while her mother is forced to come to terms with her grandchild being conceived out of wedlock.

The nuns are trying to help a tiny struggling mission hospital on the Eastern Cape. But can they save the hospital from closing down – and perform a Christmas miracle a long way from home?

Documentary in which Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Patrick Turner, explores the social and medical changes that took place in the 1950s and 60s relating to childbirth. Along the way, Stephen meets midwives, nuns and doctors who helped deliver babies during the period.

The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.

An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers with her unpopular decisions.

The winds of change are blowing through Poplar, as a new government paper calls for the eradication of small hospitals in favour of large general hospitals. Dr Turner and Shelagh are informed that an inspection of the maternity home will decide its fate.

An expectant mother with financial struggles enters into a painful arrangement with her cousin. As Tom provides pastoral care, he reveals why this case touched him more than most.

Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Nurse Valerie Dyer. A vulnerable young man captures Fred and Violet's hearts, whilst the whereabouts of Sister Mary Cynthia is a concern.

Valerie Dyer cares for a pregnant Somali woman and is shocked by aspects of this unfamiliar culture. The nuns and midwives try to provide the best care for Sister Mary Cynthia.

Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomide becomes apparent and Nurse Crane faces an unexpected crisis.

An unexpected turn of events leads to a wedding being hastily arranged. Shelagh finally goes into labour. The arrival of the pill leads to unforeseen consequences.

Boxing Day sees heavy snowfall covering the country and the adverse weather causes major disruption across Poplar as roads become blocked and pipes freeze meaning families have to queue outside for water from standpipes. Sister Julienne must inform a family about the death of their loved one and uncovers an uncomfortable truth, while Valerie helps an unmarried couple living in a caravan prepare for their baby, but unforeseen complications knock her confidence in her ability as a midwife. Guest starring Anita Dobson.

Počátek roku 1963 se v Londýně nese ve znamení nejtužší zimy za posledních téměř tři sta let, s výpadky proudu a dalšími nepříjemnými omezeními. Barbara odjela po svatbě s Tomem do Birminghamu, kam ho povolala církev, a tak v Nonnatově domě netrpělivě očekávají příjezd nové porodní sestry Lucille Andersonové. Sestra Craneová s doktorem Turnerem se starají o umírající paní Gelinovou, zatímco Trixie nachází při péči o těhotnou striptérku Nadine impuls do vlastního života.

I ty nejdelší cesty vedou ke slunci a každá tragédie je zároveň příležitostí k novému začátku. Lucille se při péči o těhotnou Marjory Chivversovou musí vypořádat nejen s nečekanou zdravotní krizí, ale také s rasovými předsudky Marjoryiny matky Mae. Porod Janet Romaineové se stane důkazem, že účast tatínků na předporodních kurzech mateřství sestry Winifred není pouhým samoúčelným moderním výstřelkem, zatímco domácnost Turnerových získává zcela novou dynamiku po nástupu maďarské chůvy Magdy.

Rodina je místo, kde začíná život, ale může nás i zranit a zanechat v nás prázdno. Trixie pomáhá rodině Doreen Luntové, která se kvůli vzácné dědičné chorobě ocitá v krizi. Situace nakonec poznamená i samotnou Trixie. To podnikavý Fred společně s Violet pořádá charitativní soutěž Miss Poplar, které se zúčastní i některé dívky z okruhu Nonnatova domu. Magda projeví zájem o studium porodnictví, její skutečný motiv však zůstává ostatním dlouho utajen.

V roce 1963 se zdálo, že lidstvo nezná hranic. Do vesmíru se chystala první kosmonautka a náš obzor se posunul do nekonečna. Svět ale není větší než lidé, kteří ho obývají. Sestra Julienne a doktor Turner se angažují v případu rodiny pákistánského původu, kde se bezdětná paní Mumtaz ocitá ve složité situaci. Díky své tvrdohlavosti se v obtížné situaci nachází také sestra Monica Joan, které pomůže jeden dobrý přítel. A že problémům je nejlepší postavit se čelem nakonec pochopí i Trixie.

Strach nás dokáže svazovat, hrůza nám umí přistřihnout křídla, vždy je tu však důvěra, naděje a láska, aby nám dodaly odvahu se strachu postavit. V Poplaru se ukrývá z lodi vyhnaný nigerijský námořník, u nějž panuje podezření na nákazu neštovicemi. Naštěstí najde přítele, který nepodléhá všeobecné panice a dokáže přivést pomoc. Lucille a Shelagh mezitím pomáhají těhotné paní Dobsonové, ochromené stavem, který současná lékařská věda zná pod pojmenováním tokofobie.

Vyhlídka na nový začátek je vždycky vzrušující, začít psát novou kapitolu může být ale složité. Do Londýna přijíždí ze Severního Irska rodina Davidsonových, do jejíhož osudu zasáhne nečekaná tragédie. Valerie a Lucille se dostávají do konfliktu s prudérní paní Walkerovou, zatímco vstříc novému začátku vykročí také sestra Monica Joan. Na obzoru se však již objevuje temné mračno, které hrozí zastínit vše ostatní.

Někdy se život během chvilky otřese v základech a všechny naše jistoty jsou rázem pryč. Barbara leží ve velmi vážném stavu v nemocnici a zoufalý Tom potřebuje veškerou podporu, které se mu může dostat. Mezitím se doktor Turner snaží pomoci problémovému nastavajícímu otci Michaelovi, jehož poznává při službě v nápravném zařízení pro mladistvé. Ale i v těch nejtemnějších chvílích platí, že naděje umírá poslední.

Procházíme životem křehcí jako motýlí křídla, věční jako tlukot srdce. A i když srdce utichne, nepřestáváme být, protože existujeme dál ve vzpomínkách. Společenství kolem Nonnatova domu těžce zasáhla Barbařina smrt, život jde ale dál. Zkrátka musí. Porodní dům doktora Turnera čelí po uzavření obdobného zařízení v sousedství náporu pacientek, z nichž každá přichází se svým vlastním jedinečným příběhem.

As Poplar prepares for Christmas, the nuns leave for the Mother House to vote in a new mother superior and to help care for a group of Chinese orphans. Meanwhile, Trixie returns to Poplar refreshed and is shocked to discover that many mothers no longer want to give birth at home.

Píše se již rok 1964, stále ale existuje příliš mnoho věcí, o kterých raději nemluvíme. Do Nonnatova domu přicházejí dvě čerstvé posily, zkušená sestra Hilda a čerstvě vyškolená sestra Frances. Ta je hned po svém příchodu konfrontována s tragickým příběhem aspirující modelky Cath, jejíž osud sdílí až příliš mnoho žen. Zcela jiný případ představuje vysilující porod paní Lombardiové, zatímco do ordinace doktora Turnera nastupuje nová recepční, starosvětsky akurátní slečna Higginsová.

Odvaha hory nepřenáší, ale může nám ukázat, jak najít cestu a prošlapat stezku, ve kterou věříme. Lucille se angažuje v případu slečny Millgroveové, bývalé sufražetky s pohnutým osudem, která se navzdory soudnímu rozhodnutí odmítá vystěhovat ze svého hygienicky nevyhovujícího bydliště. A zatímco se doktor Turner setkává s pro něj dosud neznámou diagnózou, Violet kandiduje k Fredově nelibosti v místních volbách na radnici.

Život se odvíjí jako tajemství, ale je v něm světlo, které stojí za to hledat. Violet Buckleová se jako čerstvě zvolená radní severního Poplaru musí popasovat s nápadem sestry Craneové přivézt dětem o svatodušních svátcích kus moře přímo před Nonnatův dům. Shelagh se angažuje v případu úzkostné maminky Hazel Beckerové, zatímco Valerie pomáhá uštvané Betty Marwickové, jejíž šesté dítě se narodilo se zdravotním postižením.

Když jsme mladí, náš život postupuje kupředu a upínáme oči k obzoru. Může se ale stát, že sejdeme z cesty a vytoužený obzor se navždy ztratí. A právě na takovém osudovém rozcestí se po druhém dítěti ocitá Trixiina kamarádka Jeannie Tennantová. V porodním domě mezitím působí řádný rozruch matka s dcerou, obě v očekávání a vzájemně na kordy. Sestru Craneovou překvapí seržant Woolf pozváním na výstavu fotografií, jejichž povaha oba poněkud zaskočí.

Co vlastně určuje, kdo jsme? Možná je to především to, co přijmeme, co považujeme za důležité a co respektujeme u ostatních. Doktor Turner ve spolupráci s Trixie rozjíždí program cervikálního screeningu, v jehož rámci narazí na citlivý případ sotva dvaadvacetileté Lois Parryové. Porouchaný automobil sestry Craneové přivodí citové zmatky Lucille, zatímco pan Sharp takříkajíc na vlastní kůži pocítí, že porod není žádná legrace.

V roce 1964 byla každá eastendská rodina nějak spjatá s přístavištěm. Lidé patřili k řece a řeka patřila k nim. Jako třeba rodina Britallových se třemi generacemi dokařů pod jednou střechou. Zdravotně indisponovanou sestru Craneovou přijíždí do Nonnatova domu zastoupit matka Mildred, jejíž svérázné způsoby vyvolávají od samého počátku docela rozruch. Lucille mezitím pomáhá ve složité situaci sedmnáctileté Elaine a sama hledá cestu k Cyrilovi.

Neumíme předpovědět, kdy se od nás štěstí odvrátí, ani kdy se změní náš osud. Trixie pečuje o paní Pughovou, jejíž první těhotenství ohrožuje nezodpovědné chování manžela. Svůj křest ohněm prožívá u prvního samostatně vedeného porodu sestra Frances, zdaleka nejtěžší zkouška však čeká Valerii. Zkouška, která otřese všemi jejími dosavadními jistotami a postaví jí před osudové dilema.

Jsou noci tak temné, že úsvit není ani tak vzdálený, jako spíše nepředstavitelný. Po šokujícím odhalení identity poplarské andělíčkářky, s následky jejíchž činů se sestry z Nonnatova domu již několikrát setkaly, učiní Valerie rozhodnutí, které vyvolá hodně zlé krve. Setra Hilda mezitím pomáhá smrtelně nemocné sedmnáctileté Julii se splněním jejího velkého přání a všichni hledají naději, která všemu navzdory dokáže prozářit i tu nejčernější temnotu.

Mother Mildred and the Nonnatus House team head to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage.

Co lze nazvat novým počátkem? Je to první krok, první nádech či nějaké odvážné rozhodnutí? V lednu roku 1965 umírá Sir Winston Churchill a celá země se zahaluje do smutku. Fred za porodním domem objevuje odloženou novorozenou holčičku a všichni doufají, že se podaří najít její matku. Doktor Turner se mezitím potýká s rostoucím počtem případů nebezpečného záškrtu, zatímco sestra Julienne obdrží osudovou zprávu.

Člověk je tvor nedokonalý a někdy je zkrátka potřeba se s tím smířit, přijmout svět takový jaký je a ne jaký ho chceme mít. Sestra Julienne se angažuje v případu těhotné prostitutky Tiny Atkinsové, její pomoc však naráží na hradbu špatně skrývaného nezájmu. Valerie s doktorem Turnerem mezitím pomáhají rodině Bulmerových, kde se vyskytla vzácná a málo známá choroba. Počínající vztah mezi seržantem Woolfem a slečnou Higginsovou zasáhne těžká rána.

Hodnotu nemá zpravidla věc sama o sobě, ale to, co z ní svou pílí a trpělivostí uděláme. Je květen a Nonnatův dům žije přípravami dobročinné módní přehlídky s cílem pořídit do porodního domu inkubátor. Sestra Craneová se angažuje v případu Farziny Mohammedové, která teprve nedávno přicestovala z Pákistánu a jejíž zdravotní potíže považuje manžel za rodinnou hanbu. S předsudky se střetává také Lucille, jež byla povolána na výpomoc do nemocnice.

Občas se naše životy na krátko protnou s životy druhých a pakliže máme štěstí, může být takové setkání oboustranně obohacující. V Nonnatově domě způsobí rozruch čtyři mladí doktoři, přijatí k počáteční nelibosti sestry Craneové na studijní pobyt, zahrnující i ubytování. Reggie s Fredem se spřátelí s chovatelem holubů Georgem Bensonem, jehož trápí záhadná plicní choroba. Společnými silami ale jde překonat jakoukoli nepřízeň osudu.

Jsou chvíle, kdy se zdá, že se svět přestal na okamžik otáčet, ale změna neznamená automaticky ztrátu, jen se s ní musíme umět vypořádat. Setra Frances pomáhá uštvané paní Calthorpové, která má na starosti celou početnou a náročnou rodinu. Sestra Hilda mezitím uklidňuje úzkostného novopočeného tatínka Rona Mallena, zatímco sestra Monica Joan ze všeho nejvíc touží po návštěvě biografu, kde promítají žhavou filmovou novinku Za zvuků hudby.

Děti jsou jako křehké rostlinky, které vyžadují péči, aby vzkvétaly. I přes veškerou péči však ne každé dítě prospívá. Manželé Bryantovi netrpělivě očekávají příchod třetího potomka, jeho narození ovšem doprovázejí nepředvídané komplikace. Do Nonnatova domu se vrací doktor McNulty, aby pomohl doktorovi Turnerovi, který se potýká s problémy i mimo ordinaci. Mezitím se Fred s vydatnou Reggieho pomocí snaží udržet při životě jednu hezkou poplarskou tradici.

Jsou dny, kdy se musíme snažit ze všech sil. Osud nás zkouší a my nesmíme přestat věřit. A nesmíme se bát přijmout pomoc druhých. Trixie se stará o nevidomou paní Irmsbyovou, která čeká své první dítě a panují obavy, že se o něj nedokáže postarat. Mezitím doktor McNulty prochází osobní krizí, zatímco sestra Craneová získává vítanou pomoc při vedení Vlčat. Valerie se strachuje o babičku Elsie, vykonávající trest v Hollowayské věznici.

Svět je plný křehkých lidí, kterým je třeba pomáhat. Sestry z Nonnatova domu tak v Poplaru činí už od konce první světové války. Nyní jim ale hrozí uzavření z moci úřední, a tak se musí pustit do boje za obhájení vlastní existence. Jak je život nevyzpytatelný ukazuje příběh Eddieho Tannermana, který se ocitá ve vskutku nezáviděníhodné situaci, zatímco život Valeriiny babičky se pomalu uzavírá. Tak jako září hvězdy v temnotě je ale v lidském životě vždy přítomna naděje a láska.

The circus comes to Poplar, putting a magical spell on its residents. A delighted Shelagh is reacquainted with an old friend, and Trixie receives an unusual gift.

Sister Julienne and Dr Turner clash over whether to provide a private care service, and a distressing birth raises fears of another Thalidomide case.

Sister Frances finds herself in a tricky situation when a pregnant woman confides in her. Sister Julienne’s new venture hits a stumbling block.

Sister Hilda and Dr Turner are involved with a young woman whose health presents a series of challenges. A complicated pregnancy leads the Nonnatus team on a path of discovery.

It’s July 1966, and Britain is in the grip of World Cup fever. New pupil midwife Nancy makes quite an impact.

With sister Hilda away on a refresher course, sister Julienne steps in to carry out home visits. The new pupil midwives are settling in well, and there is a sense of hope in the air. 

While examining expectant mother Vera Sands during a routine visit, sister Julienne is concerned by her toddler daughter who is displaying troubling symptoms. Determined to find out what’s wrong, sister Julienne and doctor Turner are on the case. 

Meanwhile, an overly protective mother struggles to cope with her daughter’s teenage pregnancy and is insistent on keeping it low key, much to the frustration of new pupil midwife Nancy Corrigan. 

It’s September 1966, and at clinic Trixie is tasked with examining a desperate woman who is pregnant with her fifth child. Trixie learns that her patient’s personal life is far from stable, compelling her to speak out publicly. However, the results garner mixed reactions from Nonnatus House and the community.

Dr Turner and Sister Frances are entrusted to help a mother-to-be who refuses medical care through her final weeks of pregnancy, and Nancy Corrigan reveals a secret about her background that could threaten her relationship with Sister Julienne and Nonnatus House.

Nonnatus House struggles to come to terms with Nancy’s revelation. With Sister Julienne taking her annual leave at the Mother House, Sister Hilda relishes the chance to cover and impress with her leadership.

While attending an expectant mother, Sister Frances and Trixie are appalled to learn that Poplar’s housing crisis is worsening, leaving the Nonnatus team vowing to fight for change.

It’s a poignant time for the Turner family as Timothy readies to leave for medical school in Edinburgh and Cyril receives news from home, prompting him and Lucille to consider their own future.

Meanwhile, a very special baby is born, who causes a rift in a close-knit family and leads many people to count their blessings.

As Call the Midwife celebrates its tenth anniversary on screen, the cast and crew, past and present, take a look back at some of their favourite moments from the hit show over the past ten years. This special programme goes behind the scenes at Nonnatus House and gives viewers an insight into how the costume, design, music and make-up teams work to finesse every detail seen on screen.

Christmas promises to be a memorable one at Nonnatus House as Lucille and Cyril prepare for their upcoming winter wedding. The Nonnatus team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as the Maternity Home is filled with expectant mums-to-be, each with their own challenging case. Luckily Mother Mildred is on hand to support the team.

Demolition work in Poplar uncovers a long-buried secret that leads to a testing and emotional case for the team. Sister Julienne takes on a sensitive delivery.

At the monthly cytology clinic, Sister Frances comforts a young woman who is struggling with a life-changing diagnosis. Lucille supports a difficult mother.

Shelagh organises a special celebration to mark 100 years since the Order first arrived in Poplar - although Sister Hilda feels that she should have been in charge of the festivities. Nancy tackles the plight of meths drinkers living rough in Poplar, and Nurse Crane treats a young singer who is torn between two very different futures.

Sister Hilda and Dr Turner support a young father with a lung condition whose wife is planning a home birth, and discover he is also coping with the repercussions of a past trauma. Cyril looks for a job that will put his qualifications to good use, a first-time mother struggles to bond with her daughter, and Fred comes up with a way to keep the wards cool during a summer heatwave.

Trixie has been assigned to a complicated case involving a crane driver who was injured in a workplace accident and is now paraplegic. Meanwhile, Nancy and Sister Frances give a talk on the facts of life at a primary school, and Lucille's attendance at a straightforward delivery takes a distressing turn. Shelagh decides to organise a jumble sale to raise money to fix some broken playground equipment in the park. When Sister Julienne finds a suspicious item, chaos ensue

Sister Monica Joan seeks advice from a clairvoyant. Matthew is shocked to discover squatters in one of his warehouses, and Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career.

Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet. But this time it’s not the bricks and mortar that are in danger, it’s the people.

Nonnatus House faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar. As the community rallies together, the team must overcome personal anguish to help the injured.

The Turners support a family still suffering the devastating effects of thalidomide, Miss Higgins is involved in an unexpected delivery, and the community stages a talent show.

April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.

Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with her own health, and Poplar celebrates the Whitsun Maypole.

Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, whilst Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition and Nancy harbours a secret.

The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.

A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell, Nancy grows suspicious of a young father’s erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.

Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative.

Poplar’s housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, whilst a worrying disease outbreak directly impacts the residents of Nonnatus House.

Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie’s approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House.

As Poplar prepares for Christmas, Sister Monica Joan fears this could be her last. Dr Turner and the midwives deal with a complicated multiple birth, and Cyril helps a war veteran.

Sister Julienne cares for an expectant mother who has cerebral palsy. Nonnatus House kicks off its new midwifery training scheme with the arrival of four new pupil midwives.

The team help a single mother whose flat is riddled with damp whilst Nancy and Dr Turner care for a Sylheti woman with an undiagnosed illness, and Matthew teaches Trixie how to drive.

Nurse Crane helps a struggling first-time mother accept her baby’s birth defect, and Violet’s bid to be mayor is thrown into turmoil by unforeseen circumstances.

Trixie makes a serious mistake at work, whilst the team work hard to help a Biafran family. Nancy delves into her family’s past as the world celebrates the moon landings.

A fun day at the seaside proves traumatic for the Turners and puts May’s future with them in jeopardy. Nurse Crane helps a young couple cope with a rare cancer diagnosis.

In his new role, Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet, whilst Matthew is summoned to a board meeting with his mother. Elsewhere, the pupil midwives prepare for their final exams.

Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mum and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune whilst Joyce receives an unexpected visitor.

Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.