Episode 1
April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Nonnatus House welcomes a new sister.
It is April 1968 and change is coming to Nonnatus House. The sisters
intend to make a good impression on new recruit Sister Veronica. It's clear she is no shrinking violet and will ruffle a few feathers. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar following Enoch Powell’s incendiary ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech. Nancy and Trixie team up to support terminally ill patient, and Fred is saddened to receive an official letter confirming the disbandment of the Civil Defence Corps.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:10Chris de Burgh
The Storyman Theme
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00:30The Troggs
Love Is All Around
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00:50Barry Manilow
Open Arms
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sister Julienne | Jenny Agutter |
| Nurse Phyllis Crane | Linda Bassett |
| Sister Monica Joan | Judy Parfitt |
| Nurse Trixie Franklin | Helen George |
| Nurse Lucille Anderson | Leonie Elliott |
| Nurse Shelagh Turner | Laura Main |
| Nurse Nancy Corrigan | Megan Cusack |
| Fred Buckle | Cliff Parisi |
| Violet Buckle | Annabelle Apsion |
| Voice of Jennifer Worth | Vanessa Redgrave |
| Writer | Heidi Thomas |
| Director | Syd Macartney |
| Producer | Ann Tricklebank |
| Production Company | Neal Street Productions |
Broadcast
- New Year's Day 202320:00
