I couldn't watch it for very long. I'm surprised it it getting such positive reviews. I do know someone who had a baby which stopped crying for everyone else - including me - but who never stopped when being held by the mother. I don't think this is entertainment and the dotting about in time is hard for that slot on a Sunday evening.
When I read in advance (publicity, not spoiler) that the idea came from a long flight with a crying infant, it brought back memories from decades ago of sometimes being completely trapped on planes alongside drunk people, chain smokers, chukkers-up who couldn't always make the sick bag, toddlers who liked to haul themselves up from the seat behind using their sticky fingers and adult hair (mine) and - yes - babies who cried incessantly despite everyone's efforts, including that of their poor beleaguered parents.
Understanding that the baby's ears are probably hurting in a pressurised environment does help a little bit, but many of us are hardwired to be stress-motivated by that particular sound and to take action on the child's behalf if we possibly can.
I do feel desperately sorry for anyone who is unsupported as a real-life young mum, but the BBC dramatic crying was too distressing which, I suppose, was the point, no matter how much the inner self realises no babies were harmed in the making.
However, that's what the TV remote buttons are for.