3 videodiscs (480 minutes) :sound, colour ;4 3/4 inches
Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth.
Title from container.
Disc 1.Episodes 1-3.
Disc 2.Episodes 4-6.
Disc 3.Episodes 7-8.
Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Charlotte Ritchie, Linda Bassett.
It's 1968 and Enoch Powell's infamous 'Rivers of Blood' speech creates serious tension in Poplar, especially when a group of dockers march in support of Powell. The midwives welcome a new nun, Sister Veronica, who's an instant hit with everyone, except Nurse Crane. Meanwhile, Trixie's relationship with Matthew goes from strength to strength, while Nurse Crane helps Nancy with her financial woes. Sister Julienne enjoys helping out on the district rounds, Shelagh and Dr. Turner split their time between the busy maternity home and their lively young family, while Reggie continues to bring joy into Violet and Fred's lives.
Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
For private home use only.
Audio track in English, captions in English.
1.Childbirth--England--London--History--20th century--Fiction.2.Female friendship--England--London--Fiction.3.Midwives--England--London--Fiction.4.Nuns--England--London--Fiction.5.Poor--England--London--Fiction.6.Poverty--England--London--Fiction.7.Pregnant women--England--London--Fiction.Dynamic Details