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Call the Midwife S15E5 — Episode 5

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Call the Midwife•Season 15•Episode 5

Episode 5

8.2/10 · 140 votesFeb 8, 202659 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 15•−0.2 vs season avg

Tragedy strikes a local family, and Dr Turner’s actions come under scrutiny. Sister Julienne must make a decision.

Directed bySarah Esdaile

Written byHeidi Thomas, Sasha Hails

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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

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Sarah Esdaile

Director

Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas

Writer

Guiomar Alonso

Guiomar Alonso

Stunt Coordinator

Lloyd Bass

Lloyd Bass

Stunt Coordinator

Sasha Hails

Sasha Hails

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Call the Midwife season 15. It scored 8.2/10 from 140 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Sarah Esdaile and written by Heidi Thomas, Sasha Hails, it aired on February 8, 2026.

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