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Call the Midwife Season 6 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Ended: Sunday, March 12, 2017

When does Call the Midwife Season 6 come out?

Call the Midwife Season 6 premiered Sunday, January 22, 2017 on BBC One and ended Sunday, March 12, 2017. The season has 8 episodes.

It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as always. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive to help mothers and families cope with the demands of childbearing, disability, disease and social prejudice, our beloved medics must make choices - and fight battles - of their own. Series six will see them laugh together, cry together, and pull together, supporting each other as never before.

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Call the Midwife Season 6 release schedule

Call the Midwife Season 6 episode release dates
Episode Release date

1. Episode 1

The team reunite but all is not well when a change of management shakes up Nonnatus House.

Sunday · 9 years ago

2. Episode 2

An explosion at the docks brings heartache to the people of Poplar, whilst Sister Ursula continues to ruffle feathers with her unpopular decisions.

Sunday · 9 years ago

3. Episode 3

The winds of change are blowing through Poplar, as a new government paper calls for the eradication of small hospitals in favour of large general hospitals. Dr Turner and Shelagh are informed that an inspection of the maternity home will decide its fate.

Sunday · 9 years ago

4. Episode 4

An expectant mother with financial struggles enters into a painful arrangement with her cousin. As Tom provides pastoral care, he reveals why this case touched him more than most.

Sunday · 9 years ago

5. Episode 5

Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Nurse Valerie Dyer. A vulnerable young man captures Fred and Violet's hearts, whilst the whereabouts of Sister Mary Cynthia is a concern.

Sunday · 9 years ago

6. Episode 6

Valerie Dyer cares for a pregnant Somali woman and is shocked by aspects of this unfamiliar culture. The nuns and midwives try to provide the best care for Sister Mary Cynthia.

Sunday · 9 years ago

7. Episode 7

Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomide becomes apparent and Nurse Crane faces an unexpected crisis.

Sunday · 9 years ago

8. Episode 8 Finale

An unexpected turn of events leads to a wedding being hastily arranged. Shelagh finally goes into labour. The arrival of the pill leads to unforeseen consequences.

Sunday · 9 years ago

Call the Midwife Season 6 guest stars

  • Harriet Walter

    Harriet Walter

    Sister Ursula

  • Chris Bell

    Chris Bell

    Constable Madigan

  • Natalie Lester

    Natalie Lester

    Woman 2

  • Kate Copeland

    Miss Dawkins

  • Ben Caplan

    Ben Caplan

    Sgt. Peter Noakes

  • Daniel Laurie

    Daniel Laurie

    Reggie Jackson

  • Katie Lyons

    Katie Lyons

    Gloria Venables

  • Gerrard McArthur

    Gerrard McArthur

    Mr. Kenley

  • Liz White

    Liz White

    Rhoda Mullucks

  • Chris Reilly

    Chris Reilly

    Bernie Mullucks

  • James McLelland

    Perry Mullucks

  • Lily-Rose Aslandogdu

    Lily-Rose Aslandogdu

    Belinda Mullucks

  • Hannah Traylen

    Hannah Traylen

    Beryl

  • Pearl Appleby

    Trudy Watts

  • Tommy Finnegan

    Tommy Finnegan

    Mickey Watts

  • Jack Johns

    Jimmy

Call the Midwife Season 6 FAQ

When does Call the Midwife Season 6 come out?

Call the Midwife Season 6 premiered Sunday, January 22, 2017 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Call the Midwife Season 6?

Call the Midwife Season 6 has 8 episodes.

Are new episodes of Call the Midwife Season 6 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Call the Midwife Season 6 finale?

The Call the Midwife Season 6 finale (Episode 8) aired Sunday, March 12, 2017.

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