S04E01 is the first episode of the fourth series and the 26th episode overall of Call the Midwife. It originally aired on 18 January 2015 in the UK.
Overview[]
In 1960, new nurse Barbara Gilbert (Charlotte Ritchie) arrives to take up duties at Nonnatus House, but struggles to make a good first impression, especially when a late-night drinking session with Trixie and Patsy leaves her extremely hungover. Trixie helps a family of four children who are regularly left alone by their mother in conditions of abject squalor, which brings back bad memories of her own childhood. Impressed by the qualities she displays in dealing with the situation, her boyfriend Tom asks her to marry him. Sister Evangelina finally seeks help for pains which have been troubling her for some time. Chummy temporarily leaves Nonnatus House to take over as matron of the mother and baby home.
Plot[]
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Characters[]
Midwives[]
- Beatrix Franklin
- Patience Mount
- Camilla Noakes (final appearance until S04E08)
- Barbara Gilbert (first appearance)
Nuns[]
Patients[]
Sarah
Other[]
- Tom Hereward
- Shelagh Turner
- Angela Turner
- Timothy Turner
- Patrick Turner
- Frederick Buckle
- Peter Noakes
Songs featured[]
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Trivia[]
- This episode marks the first appearance of Barbara Gilbert.
- This episode also implies that due to Barbara’s trust of Sister Monica Joan that the order has a branch house in Liverpool.
Quotes[]
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Gallery[]
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References[]
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