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Call the Midwife S5E2 — Episode 2
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Call the Midwife•Season 5•Episode 2

Episode 2

8.4/10 · 451 votesJan 24, 201649 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Barbara treats a pregnant woman whose dockworker husband is struggling to support her as opportunities for work dry up. She is forced into a difficult decision that leaves Barbara facing the biggest test of her career. Nurse Crane meets a kindred spirit when she learns

Directed bySydney Macartney
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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

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Phyllis Crane

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

Emerald Fennell

Emerald Fennell

Patsy Mount

Victoria Yeates

Victoria Yeates

Sister Winifred

Kate Lamb

Kate Lamb

Delia Busby

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Sydney Macartney

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Call the Midwife season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 451 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Sydney Macartney, it aired on January 24, 2016.

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