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8.1 15 Seasons • 117 Episodes

Call the Midwife - Series 5

"In 1950's London, they delivered hope for all."

In season five, Sister Monica Joan goes missing at Christmas time leaving the nuns and nurses distraught. Shelagh rushes to put together a children’s choir in time for a BBC broadcast from the church. Elsewhere Trixie, having battled through her issues with alcohol, finds a new purpose in her keep fit classes. And could friendship blossom into something more for vicar Tom Hereward and Barbara?

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Jennifer Worth (voice)

  • Helen George

    Helen George

    Trixie Franklin

  • Jenny Agutter

    Jenny Agutter

    Sister Julienne

  • Judy Parfitt

    Judy Parfitt

    Sister Monica Joan

  • Cliff Parisi

    Cliff Parisi

    Fred Burkle

  • Stephen McGann

    Stephen McGann

    Patrick Turner

Overview

In season five, Sister Monica Joan goes missing at Christmas time leaving the nuns and nurses distraught. Shelagh rushes to put together a children’s choir in time for a BBC broadcast from the church. Elsewhere Trixie, having battled through her issues with alcohol, finds a new purpose in her keep fit classes. And could friendship blossom into something more for vicar Tom Hereward and Barbara?

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