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Call the midwife

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Beswitched Sat 25-Dec-21 21:57:12

What did you think? It was nice but a bit dull on my opinion. Loved Lucille's wedding dress.

Peartree Sun 20-Feb-22 19:52:30

Me too gillgran.

Smileless2012 Sun 20-Feb-22 20:01:32

Ooh it's started.

Callistemon21 Sun 20-Feb-22 20:37:40

Phyllis saves the day!!

Beswitched Sun 20-Feb-22 20:59:50

Aw that was lovely. A real tear jerker, and no one leaving the series.

Calendargirl Sun 20-Feb-22 21:00:23

Pleased that despite all the trauma, Miss Millicent’s trusty hat never moved a centimetre on her head.

gillgran Sun 20-Feb-22 21:04:44

Great, they survived! Roll on the next series.

mamaa Sun 20-Feb-22 21:06:01

Well that was a tear jerker indeed and when they played the Val Doonican song, it set me off again as it reminded me of my late Mum and her sister being great fans of Val, and my happy childhood times around the late 60’s.

karmalady Sun 20-Feb-22 21:06:32

lovely, uplifting tonight

Casdon Sun 20-Feb-22 21:07:00

The actress who played Carol was so well cast, she acted brilliantly for such a young girl.

Beswitched Sun 20-Feb-22 21:09:28

Best episode of the series. Sr Julienne was back to her old self, and we also saw the lovely kind side of Violet. And great to see Phyllis back, bossing everyone around.

luluaugust Sun 20-Feb-22 21:09:54

Good old Phyllis. Looking forward to the next series.

Elrel Sun 20-Feb-22 21:31:49

Casdon, she is also in ‘Dodger’ on CBeebies. Very talented, with promise of a successful future I suspect. Her storyline was heartbreaking but neatly pulled together at the end with Poplar kindness. I worked in Camberwell in the ‘60s - neighbourly support definitely existed as did substandard housing.
I loved how Tim stepped up and Phyllis erupted to ensure an upbeat ending. Plenty of tears along the way.

Bellanonna Sun 20-Feb-22 21:37:31

Much relieved that Sr Julienne lives to play in future episodes. I’m glad Dr Turner is OK, and that Carol has found a new family to befriend. Just what she needed.

GrannyLaine Sun 20-Feb-22 21:44:40

I'm a bit in love with Matthew Elwood. Sighhhhh.....

SueDonim Sun 20-Feb-22 22:53:27

Awwww! Happy sigh. Wasn’t Phyllis’s perm something to behold! grin

Lilypops Sun 20-Feb-22 22:54:26

Granny Laine. Hands off , Mathew Elwood is mine , I saw him first. !!

Calendargirl Mon 21-Feb-22 07:20:15

What a turnaround!

Last week, there were cries of “CTM has run its course, time for it to be dropped!”

“Turning into a soap opera”.

This week, it’s all tears of joy and happy endings, “can’t wait for the next series”.

What a fickle lot we are!

Aveline Mon 21-Feb-22 07:26:53

Still too sickly sweet for me!

LullyDully Mon 21-Feb-22 08:08:25

Matthew is Brian Ricks' son according to Wikipedia. He is like his father .

LullyDully Mon 21-Feb-22 08:09:56

I do think CTM has had it's day, but still watch it with a tissue. (Silly old lady.)

Beswitched Mon 21-Feb-22 08:11:55

Calendargirl

What a turnaround!

Last week, there were cries of “CTM has run its course, time for it to be dropped!”

“Turning into a soap opera”.

This week, it’s all tears of joy and happy endings, “can’t wait for the next series”.

What a fickle lot we are!

I know! It just brought back shades of what it used to be.
Although the neat packaging of Carol's story, in particular the rather clunky conversation with Sr Frances as they were wheeling the pram down the road was a weak point, I thought.

Gwyneth Mon 21-Feb-22 08:17:57

Really enjoyed it and pleased that the main characters survived. Look forward to the next series and yes Matthew is gorgeous. Hope Trixie comes back and they continue their relationship.

sodapop Mon 21-Feb-22 08:18:31

Well I enjoy watching Call the Midwife, lots of great memories evoked. Last night's series finale was excellent, hope Sister Julienne gets back to her usual self in the next series. Phyllis was wonderful getting everyone organised.

Beswitched Mon 21-Feb-22 08:30:28

I've just looked up Brian Rix' Wikipedia page. They list his 4 children but there is no Olly or Oliver amongst them.

snowberryZ Mon 21-Feb-22 08:57:47

I wish they wouldn't play that awful soppy music whenever they show Cyril and Lucille together. It's always the same tune.
It was OK the first few times, to set the scene - young love and all that, but now it's turned into a joke. As a family we laugh when we hear it.
Not the reaction it's supposed to provoke?confused

Same with the Yay! Twins.