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Christmas Special 2013

Period drama. An unexploded bomb is discovered, throwing festivities into chaos for the nuns, midwives and residents of Poplar a few days before Christmas.

1958 is drawing to a close as the residents of Poplar prepare for Christmas. Festivities are thrown into chaos when an unexploded bomb is discovered close to Nonnatus House, causing mayhem among the nuns, midwives and residents of Poplar just days before Christmas. Everyone is evacuated from their homes, and the midwives of Nonnatus House are tasked with overseeing the rescue centre until the bomb is made safe.

Jenny Lee finds herself drawn into the lives of young couple Yvonne and Alan Bridges, who are expecting their first child. Since fighting in the Korean War, Alan has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and Jenny, with the help of Trixie, becomes instrumental in helping him to overcome his fears.

Elsewhere, Shelagh Mannion, formerly Sister Bernadette, and Dr Turner prepare for their understated wedding. But when Timothy is struck down with a potentially fatal illness, their plans are put on hold while they keep vigil at his bedside.

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1 hour, 15 minutes

Audio described

Credits

Role Contributor
Jenny Lee Jessica Raine
Sister Julienne Jenny Agutter
Sister Evangelina Pam Ferris
Chummy Noakes Miranda Hart
Sister Monica Joan Judy Parfitt
Trixie Franklin Helen George
Cynthia Miller Bryony Hannah
Shelagh Turner Laura Main
PC Peter Noakes Ben Caplan
Dr Patrick Turner Stephen McGann
Fred Buckle Cliff Parisi
Timothy Turner Max Macmillan
Alec Jesmond Leo Staar
Yvonne Bridges Victoria Bewick
Alan Bridges Sam Swainsbury
Maggie Lucy Kilpatrick
Captain Goodacre Raymond Coulthard
Jack Smith Jake Bailey
Reporter Oliver Stoney
Major Fawcett Simon Armstrong
Linda Buck Nancy Carroll
Sister Gibbs Sandi Toksvig
Voice of Mature Jenny Vanessa Redgrave
Producer Hugh Warren
Director Thea Sharrock
Writer Heidi Thomas

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