Series 6 poster

Series 6

(2017)

Overview

It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as always. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive to help mothers and families cope with the demands of childbearing, disability, disease and social prejudice, our beloved medics must make choices - and fight battles - of their own. Series six will see them laugh together, cry together, and pull together, supporting …

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

Jennifer Kirby as Nurse Valerie Dyer
Jennifer Kirby

as Nurse Valerie Dyer

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

Laura Main as Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner
Laura Main

as Shelagh 'Sister Bernadette' Turner

Cliff Parisi as Fred Burkle
Cliff Parisi

as Fred Burkle

Emerald Fennell as Patsy Mount
Emerald Fennell

as Patsy Mount

Victoria Yeates as Sister Winifred
Victoria Yeates

as Sister Winifred

Max Macmillan as Timothy Turner
Max Macmillan

as Timothy Turner

Kate Lamb as Delia Busby
Kate Lamb

as Delia Busby

Jack Ashton as Tom Hereward
Jack Ashton

as Tom Hereward

Bryony Hannah as Sister Mary Cynthia
Bryony Hannah

as Sister Mary Cynthia

Stephen McGann as Patrick Turner
Stephen McGann

as Patrick Turner

Episodes

Episode 1 poster

Episode 1 7.0

January 22, 2017

The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.

Episode 2 poster

Episode 2 8.3

January 29, 2017

An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers w…

Episode 3 poster

Episode 3 7.0

February 5, 2017

The winds of change are blowing through Poplar, as a new government paper calls for the eradication of small hospitals …

Episode 4 poster

Episode 4 7.3

February 12, 2017

An expectant mother with financial struggles enters into a painful arrangement with her cousin. As Tom provides pastora…

Episode 5 poster

Episode 5 7.7

February 19, 2017

Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Nurse Valerie Dyer. A vulnerable young man captures Fred and Violet's hearts, wh…

Episode 6 poster

Episode 6 7.3

February 26, 2017

Valerie Dyer cares for a pregnant Somali woman and is shocked by aspects of this unfamiliar culture. The nuns and midwi…

Episode 7 poster

Episode 7 7.5

March 5, 2017

Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomid…

Episode 8 poster

Episode 8 7.3

March 12, 2017

An unexpected turn of events leads to a wedding being hastily arranged. Shelagh finally goes into labour. The arrival o…