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Sister Julienne and Dr Turner clash over whether to provide a private care service, and a distressing birth raises fears of another Thalidomide case.
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Sun 18 Apr 202120:00
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Trixie meets Mr. Scarisbrick
Duration: 01:02
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"You're only half the size you were with the twins"
Duration: 01:08
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Lucille learns that Cyril's rooming house has been condemned
Duration: 01:07
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
00:48Hans Zimmer
Rescue Stefano
00:52Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bob Marley
I'm Still Waiting (Album Version)
00:57Artie Shaw
Begin The Beguine
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sister Julienne | Jenny Agutter |
| Dr Patrick Turner | Stephen McGann |
| Nurse Trixie Franklin | Helen George |
| Nurse Shelagh Turner | Laura Main |
| Sister Monica Joan | Judy Parfitt |
| Lucille Anderson | Leonie Elliott |
| Cyril | Zephryn Taitte |
| Voice of Jennifer Worth | Vanessa Redgrave |
| Writer | Heidi Thomas |
| Director | Ann Tricklebank |
| Producer | Ann Tricklebank |
Broadcast
- Sun 18 Apr 202120:00
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