Thalidomide

Season 5

About the Episode

It’s a horrifying time for the people of Poplar as Thalidomide use spreads. Nobody knows what’s going on as the drug's early impact on the community begins to be seen.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 30s

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Extras

Episode 8 Preview

Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.

0:30
Episode 7 Preview

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

0:30
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