Call the Midwife: Season 6

2017 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.1

Series 6

What Season 6 of Call the Midwife

It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as always. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive to help mothers and families cope with the demands of childbearing, disability, disease and social prejudice, our beloved medics must make choices - and fight battles - of their own. Series six will see them laugh together, cry together, and pull together, supporting each other as never before.

8episodes

Jan 22, 2017premiered

Mar 12, 2017Latest episode

7.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

6x01 Episode 1
Jan 22, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 7.9
The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.
Directed by Sheree Folkson · Starring Harriet Walter, Kate Copeland, Ben Caplan, Hannah Traylen
6x02 Episode 2
Jan 29, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 8.5
An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers with her unpopular decisions.
Directed by Sheree Folkson · Starring Harriet Walter, Natalie Lester, Rachel Denning, Dean Whatton
6x03 Episode 3
Feb 5, 2017 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directed by Lisa Clarke · Starring Harriet Walter, Gerrard McArthur, Chris Lew Kum Hoi, Alice Connor
6x04 Episode 4
Feb 12, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directed by Lisa Clarke · Starring Katie Lyons, Gerrard McArthur, Cecilia Noble, Billy Lydon
6x05 Episode 5
Feb 19, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Director: James Larkin · Starring: Daniel Laurie, Sarah Winman, Kate Williams, Laura Elphinstone
6x06 Episode 6
Feb 26, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directed by James Larkin · Starring Gerrard McArthur, Jemma Churchill, Yusra Warsama, Souleiman Bock
6x07 Episode 7
Mar 5, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 8.3
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.
Directed by Sydney Macartney · Starring Chris Bell, Ben Caplan, Liz White, Chris Reilly
6x08 Episode 8 Season Finale
Mar 12, 2017 · 51 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Director: Sydney Macartney · Starring: Daniel Laurie, Jack Hawkins, Olivia Darnley, Naomi Capron