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Call the Midwife S3E1 — Episode 1

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Call the Midwife•Season 3•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.3/10 · 523 votesJan 19, 201451 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

After the closure of Nonnatus House, the nuns and midwives finally move into their new premises. Sister Winifred arrives from the Mother House. Jenny is worried about new mother Merle’s mental state and the welfare of her baby who isn't feeding properly. Dr Turner is

Directed byThea Sharrock

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Cast15

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

Jessica Raine

Jessica Raine

Jenny Lee

Bryony Hannah

Bryony Hannah

Cynthia Miller

Stephen McGann

Stephen McGann

Dr Patrick Turner

Pam Ferris

Pam Ferris

Sister Evangelina

Laura Main

Laura Main

Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner

Cliff Parisi

Cliff Parisi

Fred Burkle

Ben Caplan

Ben Caplan

PC Peter Noakes

Emerald Fennell

Emerald Fennell

Patsy Mount

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Jonny Franklin

Electrician

Thea Sharrock

Thea Sharrock

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Chris Peters

Draughtsman

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Call the Midwife season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 523 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Thea Sharrock, it aired on January 19, 2014.

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