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Episode 6

Episode 6 of 8

Sister Monica Joan seeks advice from a clairvoyant. Matthew is shocked to discover squatters in one of his warehouses, and Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career.

It鈥檚 October 1967, which brings new beginnings with Nurse Crane away on an exciting adventure of a lifetime and Trixie taking care of her godmother in Portofino. Sister Hilda runs a tight ship, and Shelagh has joined the team to ease their busy workload. Lucille prepares for her first day back at work but is clearly not coping well, despite the support of the team.

Sister Monica Joan is spooked to find a black raven in the parlour, believing its presence to be an omen. Seeking interpretation of the raven鈥檚 meaning, Sister Monica Joan connects with Dulcie Greenhlagh, an eccentric East End clairvoyant, but soon realises there is another reason they were destined to meet.

Matthew discovers one of his warehouses is being used by squatters, including a heavily pregnant woman. Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career. Dr Turner attends a district health committee meeting on measles vaccination. He hopes to increase uptake by running a pilot scheme in Poplar.

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58 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    The Chamber Orchestra of London, John Lunn, A, The Chamber Orchestra of London

    Nothing To Forgive

  • 00:09

    Kirsty vs. Igor Blaska

    Green

  • 00:38

    T-Boones

    I Want You

  • 00:42

    Brunetta E I Suoi Balubas

    Baluba

  • 00:47

    The Artwoods

    In The Deep End

Credits

Role Contributor
Sister Julienne Jenny Agutter
Sister Monica Joan Judy Parfitt
Nurse Shelagh Turner Laura Main
Dr Patrick Turner Stephen McGann
Fred Cliff Parisi
Violet Buckle Annabelle Apsion
Sister Frances Ella Bruccoleri
Sister Hilda Fenella Woolgar
Nurse Nancy Corrigan Megan Cusack
Voice of Jennifer Worth Vanessa Redgrave
Writer Lucy Catherine
Director James Larkin
Production Company Neal Street Productions
Producer Ann Tricklebank

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