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Demolition work in Poplar uncovers a long-buried secret that leads to a testing and emotional case for the team. Sister Julienne takes on a sensitive delivery.

It’s Easter 1967, and celebrations are underway for a colourful Easter bonnet parade outside Nonnatus House. Sister Monica Joan and Reggie are excited about the Eurovision song contest, while Cyril and Lucille settle into blissful married life. After taking some time away following the death of their newborn son, Derek and Audrey Fleming return to Poplar with good news - Audrey is pregnant again.

During demolition work at a nearby tenement block, the builders make a shocking discovery. The news ripples through the community, and the police are called in. The trail leads to someone close to home and has a heartbreaking effect on the team.

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Sun 2 Jan 202220:00

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RoleContributor
Sister JulienneJenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis CraneLinda Bassett
Sister Monica JoanJudy Parfitt
Nurse Trixie FranklinHelen George
Nurse Lucille AndersonLeonie Elliott
Cyril RobinsonZephryn Taitte
Dr Patrick TurnerStephen McGann
Audrey FlemingKathryn Wilder
Derek FlemingJack Colgrave Hirst
Reggie JacksonDaniel Laurie
Voice of Jennifer WorthVanessa Redgrave
WriterHeidi Thomas
DirectorAnn Tricklebank
ProducerAnn Tricklebank
Production CompanyNeal Street Productions

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