A distant cousin of Fred's who has Down's Syndrome is taken in by the Buckles following the passing of his protective mother, but Violet struggles to cope and Shelagh is forced to make other arrangements for his care. A new recruit prepares for her first day at Nonnatus House, and Trixie comes to the aid of a pregnant woman who is in urgent need of dental treatment to avoid an infection. The nurses discover what has happened to Sister Mary Cynthia, a revelation that has distressing consequences for Sister Monica Joan.
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 6, Episode 5 Synopsis and Schedule