It is now 1962. Returning from South Africa, the staff are surprised to find that the stern Sister Ursula has been placed in charge of Nonnatus House, with Sister Julienne relegated…

Sister Ursula's strict rule at Nonnatus House continues, and she comes into conflict with both Patsy and Sister Winifred when she dictates that the staff should not become emotionally…

Proposed government reforms to the way maternity care is provided mean that Dr Turner and Shelagh must prepare for an inspection of the maternity home and face the prospect of its…

Proposed government reforms to the way maternity care is provided mean that Dr Turner and Shelagh must prepare for an inspection of the maternity home and face the prospect of its…

An expectant mother struggling with debt since her husband left her decides that the solution to her problems is to give her baby to her childless cousin.

As celebrations swing into action, Poplar readies itself for Christmas 1960; a festive bus trip to see the Regent Street lights and a visit from a BBC film crew promise to make it a…

An expectant mother struggling with debt since her husband left her decides that the solution to her problems is to give her baby to her childless cousin.

An expectant mother struggling with debt since her husband left her decides that the solution to her problems is to give her baby to her childless cousin.

Fred's cousin Ivy dies, leaving behind her son, Reggie, a 21-year-old with Down's syndrome.

Fred's cousin Ivy dies, leaving behind her son, Reggie, a 21-year-old with Down's syndrome.

Fred's cousin Ivy dies, leaving behind her son, Reggie, a 21-year-old with Down's syndrome.

Sister Mary Cynthia is released from the mental institution and returns to Nonnatus House.

Sister Mary Cynthia is released from the mental institution and returns to Nonnatus House.

Sister Mary Cynthia is released from the mental institution and returns to Nonnatus House.

Rhoda and Bernie Mullucks, whose third child and youngest daughter, Susan, was born with severely deformed limbs due to the effects of thalidomide, investigate the possibility of her…

Rhoda and Bernie Mullucks, whose third child and youngest daughter, Susan, was born with severely deformed limbs due to the effects of thalidomide, investigate the possibility of her…

Rhoda and Bernie Mullucks, whose third child and youngest daughter, Susan, was born with severely deformed limbs due to the effects of thalidomide, investigate the possibility of her…

Barbara is distraught that her vicar father has accepted a missionary post overseas and will not be able to officiate at her wedding.

Barbara is distraught that her vicar father has accepted a missionary post overseas and will not be able to officiate at her wedding.

It is January 1965 and along with the rest of the UK, the Nonnatus House team are stunned by the death of Winston Churchill.

Sister Julienne cares for a pregnant prostitute, while Dr Turner puzzles over a mysterious string of symptoms.

Lucille is trapped in a lift with a woman in labour while working at St Cuthbert's, and Nurse Crane helps a Sylheti woman with fistula.

Four new doctors arrive at Nonnatus House and ruffle some feathers. Fred and Reggie try to help an old man and his pigeons, while Dr Turner tries to solve the old man's cough.

Sister Frances struggles to persuade the wife of a cancer patient to accept help, and as the nation obsesses over The Sound of Music, Sister Julienne considers the privileges of being…

May's adoption by the Turners comes under threat when someone from her past appears. Valerie's cousin's baby has a devastating illness, and Kevin returns to work with Dr Turner.

Trixie helps a blind mother, Marion, care for her new baby, but trouble starts when Marion's sister calls Social Services to intervene.

The local council threatens to cut funding to Nonnatus House, which may face demolition. Two pregnant women discover they have something surprising in common.

It is January 1965 and along with the rest of the UK, the Nonnatus House team are stunned by the death of Winston Churchill.

Sister Julienne cares for a pregnant prostitute, while Dr Turner puzzles over a mysterious string of symptoms.

Lucille is trapped in a lift with a woman in labour while working at St Cuthbert's, and Nurse Crane helps a Sylheti woman with fistula.