The community of nuns and nurses reach 1960, on the cusp of much change in London’s East End. A new decade dawns, and with it come different and exciting challenges for the team at Nonnatus House. Can the nuns and midwives hold onto their traditional values in a rapidly changing world?
In this clip, the cast and creators of Call the Midwife share what’s to come in Season 4, which kicks off in 1960. New characters are introduced, and others, like Shelagh and Cynthia, adjust to their new roles and responsibilities. Season 4 Premieres March 29 at 8/7c.
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Changes with Season 4
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In this clip, the cast and creators of Call the Midwife share what’s to come in Season 4, which kicks off in 1960. New characters are introduced, and others, like Shelagh and Cynthia, adjust to their new roles and responsibilities. Season 4 Premieres March 29 at 8/7c.
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The Costumes
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Call the Midwife costume designer Ralph Wheeler-Holes discusses each character’s individual style.
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Fred and Violet
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Actors Cliff Parisi and Annabelle Apsion discuss Fred and Violet's past lives and blossoming love story.
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Reflections
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The cast and crew of Call the Midwife reflects on the gravity of the show themes.
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The Music
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The cast and creators of Call the Midwife talk about the new era of music featured in Season 4.
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Midwifery in Real Life vs. TV
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In this clip, creator Heidi Thomas talks about the changes in midwifery and medicine in 1960. Terri Coates, midwife advisor, discusses helping the actresses to look like real midwives and teaching them aspects of midwifery that can be demonstrated to viewers. Emerald Fennell, who plays Patsy, and Helen George who plays Trixie, also share their thoughts on their real-life midwifery skills.
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New Characters
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Executive Producer Pippa Harris introduces the new characters of Season 4: Nurse Barbara Gilbert and Nurse Phyllis Crane. Barbara, a daughter of a clergyman, is slightly neurotic and naive, but goes through a big journey throughout Season 4. Phyllis, a force of nature, comes in with new ideas and puts a lot of her energy into being a better midwife and educating the younger midwives.
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The Makeup
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As the series moves from the 1950s to the 1960s, makeup and hair designer Stella O'Farrell discusses the Call the Midwife characters' evolving beauty looks.
