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Call the Midwife Returns: Heartfelt Tales from 1970

1/20/2025

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"Call the Midwife" is back on BBC One for its fourteenth series, transporting viewers to the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970. Stephen McGann returns as the beloved Dr. Patrick Turner, continuing to weave heartfelt tales inspired by Jennifer Worth's memoirs. With a personal connection to the NHS, McGann and writer Heidi Thomas bring their passion for storytelling to life.

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"Call the Midwife" is back on BBC One for its fourteenth series, transporting viewers to the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970. Stephen McGann returns as the beloved Dr. Patrick Turner, continuing to weave heartfelt tales inspired by Jennifer Worth's memoirs. With a personal connection to the NHS, McGann and writer Heidi Thomas bring their passion for storytelling to life.