Sister Julienne and Cynthia are getting donated clothing ready for charity. One parcel is set to go to St Gideon's, an institution which cares for those with disabilities and learning difficulties. Jacob, who suffers with cerebral palsy, helps Sally, who has Down's syndrome, select a pretty cardigan to wear to the institution's annual dance. Following the dance, Sally's mother discovers her feeling unwell and takes her to Nonnatus House to be looked at. The midwives find out that she is six months pregnant, which sees some difficult decisions needing to be made.
Call The Midwife is a drama series adapted for television by Heidi Thomas from Jennifer Worth's best selling memoir, book of the same name. The series is a colourful look at the world of midwifery and family life in 1950's East End London. Jenny joins an eccentric community of nursing nuns having just qualified.
Call The Midwife - Series 3, Episode 5 Synopsis and Schedule