Midwifery in Real Life vs. TV

Season 4

About the Episode

In this clip, creator Heidi Thomas talks about the changes in midwifery and medicine in 1960. Terri Coates, midwife advisor, discusses helping the actresses to look like real midwives and teaching them aspects of midwifery that can be demonstrated to viewers. Emerald Fennell, who plays Patsy, and Helen George who plays Trixie, also share their thoughts on their real-life midwifery skills.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 00s

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Extras

Episode 8 Preview

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0:30
Episode 7 Preview

Joyce receives an unexpected visitor and a teenage mother reveals a disturbing truth.

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Miss Higgins' Shocking Visitor

Miss Higgins is paid a visit from her long lost son, Victor.

1:09
Joyce Comes Clean About Her Past

After catching Sylvester with Joyce's salary envelope, Rosalind confronts Joyce.

1:22
A Quarrel Between Sisters

Sister Veronica and Sister Monica Joan exchange some heated words.

0:54
Joyce's Hidden Past

Nonnatus House welcomes a mysterious visitor, who claims to be Joyce’s cousin.

1:09
Tough Sell for Turnips

With an excess supply of turnips, Fred does his best to sell them.

0:44
Fred's Turnip Scheme

Fred accidentally orders too many turnips.

1:21
Choir of Cacophony

Shelagh gives Sister Victoria’s music arrangement for children a shot.

0:24
Exercise for the Mind

Nervous for her upcoming exams, Rosalind confides in Nurse Crane.

1:46

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