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Call the Midwife S15E1 — Episode 1
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Call the Midwife•Season 15•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.1/10 · 174 votesJan 11, 202659 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 15•−0.3 vs season avg

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The Nonnatus team grow increasingly concerned for the welfare of four young children. Sister Catherine faces her first solo delivery, and the midwives attend a women’s lib meeting.

Directed byLisa Clarke
Written byHeidi Thomas
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Cast13

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Jennifer Worth (voice)

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Molly Vevers

Molly Vevers

Sister Catherine

Rebecca Gethings

Rebecca Gethings

Sister Veronica

Natalie Quarry

Natalie Quarry

Nurse Rosalind Clifford

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Nurse Phyllis Crane

Renee Bailey

Renee Bailey

Nurse Joyce Highland

Stephen McGann

Stephen McGann

Dr Patrick Turner

Laura Main

Laura Main

Nurse Shelagh Turner

Georgie Glen

Georgie Glen

Miss Millicent Higgins

Cliff Parisi

Cliff Parisi

Fred Buckle

Crew5

Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas

Writer

Lisa Clarke

Lisa Clarke

Director

Lloyd Bass

Lloyd Bass

Stunt Coordinator

Pete Ford

Pete Ford

Stunt Coordinator

Belinda McGinley

Belinda McGinley

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Call the Midwife season 15. It scored 8.1/10 from 174 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Lisa Clarke and written by Heidi Thomas, it aired on January 11, 2026.

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