Phyllis Crane
A no-nonsense nurse hailing from Leeds, she's dedicated to midwifery.
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| Played by | Linda Bassett |
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Phyllis is a private district nurse and midwife, arriving in 1960 as temporary cover for Sister Evangelina who is on sick-leave.
She is incredibly forceful and not one to confirm to society's expectations. She promptly distinguishes herself at Nonnatus House by arriving in a Morris Minor and announcing her vegetarianism.
Phyllis is the chalk to Sister Evangelina's cheese, and they clash immediately. She shares a room with, the much younger midwife, Barbara, much to Barbara’s horror.
Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett initially tread the aisles of the Old Vic theatre as an usher, where her love for the theatre blossomed. With no formal training, she gained experience with a local drama group before eventually joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1991. In 1999 she was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance as Ella Khan in East is East, a role that she also played in the original stage tour.
