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Call the Midwife S13E1 — Episode 1
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Call the Midwife•Season 13•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.3/10 · 277 votesJan 7, 202458 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 13•matches the season avg

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Sister Julienne cares for an expectant mother who has cerebral palsy. Nonnatus House kicks off its new midwifery training scheme with the arrival of four new pupil midwives.

Directed byDavid Tucker
Written byHeidi Thomas
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Cast18

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

Rebecca Gethings

Rebecca Gethings

Sister Veronica

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

Stephen McGann

Stephen McGann

Dr Patrick Turner

Annabelle Apsion

Annabelle Apsion

Violet Buckle

Zephryn Taitte

Zephryn Taitte

Cyril Robinson

Laura Main

Laura Main

Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner

Cliff Parisi

Cliff Parisi

Fred Burkle

Oliver Rix

Oliver Rix

Matthew Aylward

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Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas

Writer

David Tucker

David Tucker

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Call the Midwife season 13. It scored 8.3/10 from 277 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by David Tucker and written by Heidi Thomas, it aired on January 7, 2024.

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