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2018 Holiday Special
Premiere date: December 25, 2018
See what happens when a new nun and four Chinese orphans arrive unexpectedly at Nonnatus House, causing both joy and chaos for the midwives. Meanwhile, Mother Superior falls ill, and it’s time for a new spiritual leader to be elected.
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Visiting Mother Superior
In a scene from the 2018 Holiday Special, Sister Julienne meets Mother Superior at her bedside to discuss past memories and succession.
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In a scene from the 2018 Holiday Special, Sister Julienne meets Mother Superior at her bedside to discuss past memories an
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Moving to Hospitals
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In a scene from the 2018 Holiday Special, Trixie's check-in with an expecting mom reveals a new push to move deliveries to
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Mother House Calls
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
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Episode 6
Nonnatus House takes on difficult cases, including anthrax fears and an unwed teen mom.
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