Series 12 poster

Series 12

(2023)

Overview

It's 1968 and Enoch Powell's infamous "Rivers of Blood" speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who's an instant hit with everyone - except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie's relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out on the district rounds, Shelagh and Dr Turner split their time b…

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave as Jennifer Worth (voice)
Vanessa Redgrave

as Jennifer Worth (voice)

Helen George as Trixie Franklin
Helen George

as Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne
Jenny Agutter

as Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan
Judy Parfitt

as Sister Monica Joan

Linda Bassett as Phyllis Crane
Linda Bassett

as Phyllis Crane

Annabelle Apsion as Violet Buckle
Annabelle Apsion

as Violet Buckle

Alice Brown as Angela Turner
Alice Brown

as Angela Turner

April Rae Hoang as May Tang
April Rae Hoang

as May Tang

Laura Main as Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner
Laura Main

as Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner

Cliff Parisi as Fred Burkle
Cliff Parisi

as Fred Burkle

Oliver Rix as Matthew Aylward
Oliver Rix

as Matthew Aylward

Georgie Glen as Millicent Higgins
Georgie Glen

as Millicent Higgins

Zephryn Taitte as Cyril Robinson
Zephryn Taitte

as Cyril Robinson

Megan Cusack as Nurse Nancy Corrigan
Megan Cusack

as Nurse Nancy Corrigan

Stephen McGann as Patrick Turner
Stephen McGann

as Patrick Turner

Edward Shaw as Teddy Turner
Edward Shaw

as Teddy Turner

Francesca Fullilove as Colette Corrigan
Francesca Fullilove

as Colette Corrigan

Rebecca Gethings as Sister Veronica
Rebecca Gethings

as Sister Veronica

Episodes

Episode 1 poster

Episode 1 5.0

January 1, 2023

April 1968. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, Nancy’s eyes are opened when she supports a dying woman, and Non…

Episode 2 poster

Episode 2 5.0

January 8, 2023

Sister Julienne helps care for a first-time mother who is going through a challenging diagnosis. Lucille struggles with…

Episode 3 poster

Episode 3 5.0

January 15, 2023

Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage, whilst Shelagh cares for a baby wi…

Episode 4 poster

Episode 4 5.0

January 22, 2023

The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. M…

Episode 5 poster

Episode 5 5.0

January 29, 2023

A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell, Nancy grows suspicious of a young father’s erratic behav…

Episode 6 poster

Episode 6 5.0

February 5, 2023

Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, a…

Episode 7 poster

Episode 7 5.0

February 12, 2023

Poplar’s housing crisis deepens, bringing a sad case to the attention of the team, whilst a worrying disease outbreak d…

Episode 8 poster

Episode 8 5.0

February 26, 2023

Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie’s approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escala…