Call the Midwife

I think I read one of these books (the first?) some years ago witinbg fior DH in Kendal library - I hope they make a god job of it.

Really looking forward to it - good Sunday night viewing.

*waiting" for DH etc - how can anybody get a word or words so wrong?

I've read both of the books as well, and really enjoyed them! Think it should be a great series.

I've read one of the books looking forward to it on Sunday

It looks like proper Sunday night entertainment, I can't wait.

I`ve not read the books, but am going to tape it just for me, it looks so reminiscent of how things were when I had my babies, between the early 60s and early 70s, although I realise that it`s set in the 50s.

Yes, really looking forward to it especially as they have Miranda in it. Love her. Did anyone see her with Bear Grylls? She was hilarious.

Why is it that man sounds like a wildlife hamburger?

Even if it's rotten, it's bound to be better than the dreadful Downton.

I shall have to watch it on iplayer as my recorder is set for Borrowers on ITV2 for GCs, and Dancing on Ice. It sounds like my sort of series.

Absolutely brilliant. Reminded me of 69- 78 when I did domicillary obstetrics in wenesbury. Some of the social conditions were very similar, although I think this is set slightly earlier. Compulsive watching. It even kept me away from gn. Sranger on paradise! How well I remember it and those social conditions. I have even visited houses with gas lighting and cold water only from one tap.

I liked it although I was afraid it might glamourise life in the East End at that time. My great uncle was a youth worker in a similar area and I can remember him telling us how hard life was but what respect people had for people like him and presumably the midwives shown.

I thought it was great, but the prams were all a bit too clean, and they still had hoods? Bit too posh for that level of poverty.

That was a wonderful first episode - I'm hooked now! I've read the first book, and will seek out any others. I remember the midwife on her bike coming to deliver my youngest sister at home in 1953. My mum's neighbour and friend stayed with her during labour and my dad went to work. Both women called each other by their married names (Mrs so-and-so), even though they were present at the birth of each other's babies. Can't wait for next week.

Exactly. Every one knew the doctor in wenesbury, and on occasion have been flagged down by police" hey doc, can you give us a lift to the labour exchange? Theres a fight going on"

Absolutely brilliant, the characters were just how I imagined them when I read the book. Even OH enjoyed it and wants to read the book. Just have to get it back from my sister.

Funnily enough both my grandparents referred to each other as mrs surname all their lives!

Absolutely brilliant, the characters were just how I imagined them when I read the book. Even OH enjoyed it and wants to read the book. Just have to get it back from my sister.

Brilliant - (though don't think plastic washing baskets were invented then)! I noticed that Jennifer Worth died last year. Such a pity she didn't live to see this. It's going to be really good, I'm sure!

I enjoyed it but according to my DH the aeroplane was the wrong shape, and I'm not sure they had Triumph Doreen bras in the 50's!! Looking forward to next week with Miranda though.

Lovely, despite the aeroplane being the wrong shape! I'm afraid the dreaded Downton has me looking for anomalies these days.
Looking forward to watching more, so good to be reminded of the 50s.

Much to my annoyance, I was so entranced with Dancing on Ice that I forgot to record it! I just hope that it`ll be repeated sometime. I know there`s I Player, but the sound on my laptop isn`t great, can`t get the volume up very far.

Really enjoyed it - despite my DH also spotting the plastic laundry basket!). Absorbing stuff - looking forward to next week.