Call the Midwife (TV Series)
Christmas Special 2012 (2012)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 15min
- Drama, History
- 30 Dec 2012
- TV Episode
Nonnatus House is alive with preparations for Christmas. Chummy is arranging a nativity play with the Cub Scouts, Jenny is faced with a difficult case, and a young girl's predicament leads to a big decision.
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Cast
| Vanessa Redgrave | ... |
Mature Jenny (voice)
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| Judy Parfitt | ... |
Sister Monica Joan
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| Jessica Raine | ... |
Jenny Lee
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| Jenny Agutter | ... |
Sister Julienne
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| Joanne Matthews | ... |
Mona Jones
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Monsay Whitney | ... |
Hilda Levons
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Micky Baker | ... |
Old Man
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| Miranda Hart | ... |
Chummy Noakes
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| Helen George | ... |
Trixie Franklin
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| Bryony Hannah | ... |
Cynthia Miller
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| Lizzie Hopley | ... |
Mrs. Ivy Duncan
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| Ami Metcalf | ... |
Lynette Duncan
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| Cliff Parisi | ... |
Fred
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| Sheila Reid | ... |
Mrs. Jenkins
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| Pam Ferris | ... |
Sister Evangelina
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Jake Bailey | ... |
Jack Smith
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| Max Macmillan | ... |
Timothy Turner
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| Ben Caplan | ... |
PC Peter Noakes
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| Laura Main | ... |
Sister Bernadette
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| Stephen McGann | ... |
Dr. Turner
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| David Kennedy | ... |
Mr. Duncan
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Jak Wright | ... |
Cub Scout
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Directed by
| Philippa Lowthorpe | ||
Written by
| Jennifer Worth | ... | (based on the memoirs of) |
| Heidi Thomas | ... | (created by) (creator) |
Produced by
| Christopher Aird | ... | executive producer: BBC |
| Tara B. Cook | ... | co-producer (as Tara Cook) |
| Pippa Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Heidi Thomas | ... | executive producer / producer (showrunner) |
| Donald H. Thoms | ... | executive producer: PBS |
| Hugh Warren | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Salem | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris Seager | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Thrasher | ||
Editorial Department
| Theresa Crooks | ... | digital intermediate technician |
| Jateen Patel | ... | digital intermediate conform editor |
| Rab Wilson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Andy Pryor | ||
Production Design by
| Eve Stewart | ||
Costume Design by
| Amy Roberts | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Burton | ... | assistant makeup artist / makeup artist |
| Natalie Pateman | ... | makeup artist |
| Christine Walmesley-Cotham | ... | hair and make up designer |
| Ray Marston | ... | Wig Maker (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Emma Collinson | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joe Payne | ... | third assistant director: dailies |
| Izzi Shearman | ... | third assistant director |
| Toni Staples | ... | first assistant director |
| Mark Turner | ... | second assistant director |
| Russell Dewulff Booth | ... | additional third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Gary Richens | ... | additional third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Lizzie Bravo | ... | petty cash buyer |
| Julia Castle | ... | production buyer |
| Beverley Gerard | ... | standby art director |
| Meg Jones | ... | art department trainee (as Megan Jones) |
| Terry Kyte | ... | set dresser |
| Dean Lee | ... | stand-by props |
| Amy Merry | ... | graphic designer |
| Kristy Parnham | ... | coordinator |
| Theofano Pitsillidou | ... | prop maker |
| Sarah-Jane Prentice | ... | standby art director: second unit |
Sound Department
| Rudi Buckle | ... | sound recordist |
| Robert Edwards | ... | adr mixer |
| Steve Hancock | ... | boom operator |
| Graham Headicar | ... | sound editor / sound fx editor |
| Martin Jensen | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Juraj Mravec | ... | foley recordist |
| Emma Pegram | ... | dialogue editor / sound editor |
| Catherine Thomas | ... | foley recordist |
| Stephane Werner | ... | French dubbing mixer |
| Philip Clements | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Simon Diggins | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Mike Tehrani | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ed Smith | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Jo Amery | ... | visual effects artist |
| Joseph Batten | ... | visual effects artist |
| Ross Gilbert | ... | compositor |
| Sarah Norton | ... | digital compositor |
| Csaba Novak | ... | digital compositor |
| Erica Winkler | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Tom Lucy | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Will Akbar | ... | vt operator |
| Laurence Cendrowicz | ... | still photographer |
| Tom McFarling | ... | first assistant camera |
| Paul Worley | ... | key grip |
| Aaran Lewis Leach | ... | camera trainee (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Johanna Elf | ... | costume stand-by |
| Harriet Ferris | ... | costume trainee |
| Kelly-Ann McLaughlin | ... | principal costume stand-by |
| Martine Cooper | ... | costume prop maker (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Daragh Coghlan | ... | assistant location manager |
| Antonia Grant | ... | series location manager |
Music Department
| Darrell Alexander | ... | music coordinator |
| Iain Cooke | ... | music supervisor |
| Christopher Gutch | ... | composer agent (as Chris Gutch) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Molly Bolt | ... | script assistant |
Additional Crew
| Ian Johnson | ... | publicist |
| Katy Lawrence | ... | production assistant |
| Jeni Noel | ... | publicist |
| Debbie Peterson | ... | 1st assistant accountant |
| Catriona Proctor | ... | production secretary (as Catriona Scott) |
| Daisy Rooke | ... | floor runner |
| Izzi Shearman | ... | assistant director (as Izzi Sherman) |
| Mark Turner | ... | assistant director |
| Patrick Waggett | ... | floor runner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2012) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC1)
- Omroep MAX (2013) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2012) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Boom (sound post-production)
- Ian Johnson Publicity (publicity)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After delivering a baby in a toilet Jenny is approached by a ragged old woman asking after the child's welfare. The nuns identify her as Mrs Jenkins, who lives in terrible poverty but refuses help. Eventually Jenny and Sister Evangelina get through to her and help her improve her life. Jenny is perplexed that Mrs Jenkins mistakes her for somebody called Rosie and uncovers a tragic set of events in the old lady's life before closure is achieved. Rehearsing for the local nativity play its director Chummy seeks the help of intelligent school leaver Lynette Duncan, unaware that the girl is heavily pregnant, ultimately giving birth but leaving the baby at the convent door. Chummy unites mother and child but the play seems doomed when its costumes are destroyed when a water pipe bursts. Fortunately the locals rally round to ensure that the show goes ahead. Written by don @ minifie-1 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jenny plays piano for the nativity play. In real life, Jennifer Worth left nursing in 1973 to pursue musical interests. She was appointed a licentiate of the London College of Music, where she taught piano and singing. See more » |
| Goofs | In the beginning narration, it mentions the sisters pray a lot during Advent and shows a Sister kneeling in front of the Chapel altar covered with a green altar cloth, which is used in Ordinary time, when it should have a violet altar cloth, which is used in Advent. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Pinky and Perky (1957). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Psalm 91 See more » |
| Quotes |
[at the post-natal clinic just before Christmas, Chummy is weighing a mother's baby]
Chummy Noakes: Over eighteen pounds. Bravo! About the same size as a turkey. See more » |