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Episode 4

It’s July 1966, and Britain is in the grip of World Cup fever. New pupil midwife Nancy makes quite an impact.

It’s July 1966, and Britain is in the grip of World Cup fever. Unbeknown to Violet, Fred puts on an accumulator bet for the World Cup which keeps any winnings rolling forward. When England reaches the final against West Germany, Fred questions whether he has made the right decision.

Nonnatus House awaits the arrival of four new pupil midwives. One of them, Nancy Corrigan, makes quite an impact.

Meanwhile, Cyril and Lucille’s relationship continues to blossom.

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59 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:10

    Gerry and the Pacemakers

    La La La

  • 00:35

    Aris

    No One Else

  • 00:39

    Hooverphonic

    The Night Before (Orchestra Version)

  • 00:39

    Palast Orchester mit seinem Sänger Max Raabe

    These Foolish Things

Credits

RoleContributor
Sister JulienneJenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis CraneLinda Bassett
Dr Patrick TurnerStephen McGann
Lucille AndersonLeonie Elliott
CyrilZephryn Taitte
Fred BuckleCliff Parisi
Violet BuckleAnnabelle Apsion
Nancy CorriganMegan Cusack
Voice of Jennifer WorthVanessa Redgrave
WriterHeidi Thomas
DirectorNoreen Kershaw
ProducerAnn Tricklebank

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