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Sister Praises 'Call the Midwife' for Historical Accuracy

4/2/2026

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Sister Margaret-Angela, a nun affiliated with the Anglican St John the Divine in London's East End, praised Call the Midwife's attention to detail after the 15th series concluded.
Medical historian Dr. John Wilmot noted differences in 1950s healthcare, including the period's strict hierarchy.
She said the community's decline does not erase their involvement with the show, which will endure as part of their history.

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Sister Margaret-Angela, a nun affiliated with the Anglican St John the Divine in London's East End, praised Call the Midwife's attention to detail after the 15th series concluded.
Medical historian Dr. John Wilmot noted differences in 1950s healthcare, including the period's strict hierarchy.
She said the community's decline does not erase their involvement with the show, which will endure as part of their history.