Call the Midwife
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Call the Midwife

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

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

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Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Released January 15, 2012

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Language
en
Status
Returning Series
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256
Seasons
15

Top cast

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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

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