0:00:28 > 0:00:30BABY CRIES
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- MATURE JENNY:- 'Though we were only in our early 20s,
0:00:35 > 0:00:36'a little more than girls,
0:00:36 > 0:00:40'we served the women of the East End in their hour of greatest need.'
0:00:41 > 0:00:43'In return for our care,
0:00:43 > 0:00:47'they gave us the most precious gift they could...
0:00:47 > 0:00:49'their trust.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52'This made us brave and tireless.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55'And in the main, we did not doubt ourselves
0:00:55 > 0:00:57'because we were not doubted.'
0:00:59 > 0:01:01'But we were not invincible.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05'There were times when we faced challenges and choices of our own.'
0:01:09 > 0:01:12# I feel your touch
0:01:12 > 0:01:15# Your warm embrace
0:01:15 > 0:01:22# And I'm in heaven again
0:01:22 > 0:01:27# You are my special angel
0:01:27 > 0:01:33# Through eternity
0:01:33 > 0:01:39# I have my special angel
0:01:39 > 0:01:47# Here to watch over me... #
0:01:47 > 0:01:50Gosh. Are we really doing this?
0:01:50 > 0:01:53Dancing in our dressing gowns? It appears so.
0:01:53 > 0:01:54Don't josh, Peter.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57What if I've got things so awfully wrong?
0:01:57 > 0:02:00Does it feel as if you have?
0:02:00 > 0:02:04It feels like one of those very rare occasions where the world
0:02:04 > 0:02:07is quite enormous and I very small within it.
0:02:07 > 0:02:08I'm at your side.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12You can change your mind, Camilla. You know that, don't you?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31KNOCK ON DOOR
0:02:33 > 0:02:35Burdett Street, please, Nurse Miller.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38The Kelly baby appears to be on its way.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40Contractions started three hours ago.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Oh. And good morning.
0:03:02 > 0:03:03Oh!
0:03:10 > 0:03:13Sorry it's so early, Nurse. Hope you got some sleep.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Oh, here. Let me. - I'm fine, Mrs Cooke.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23And the babies of Poplar seem entirely unconcerned with my sleep.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- Ah.- Just as they should be. - Oh, bless ya. Kettle's on.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28SHE SCREAMS
0:03:32 > 0:03:36Gentle pushes now, Renie. Let's take this last part very slowly.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38Can you give me one more?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40I can't. I can't do no more.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- Yes, you can.- Ain't you got somewhere to be, Ma? I can't.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47You have to, Renie.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50I know it hurts.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52SHE SCREAMS
0:03:52 > 0:03:53Just pant now.
0:03:56 > 0:03:57Just pant.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00Think of all them baby clothes in your bottom drawer.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04Little mite can't wear 'em till he's out, can he?
0:04:04 > 0:04:06That's it. Good girl.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Can't give up now can we?
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Not when baby's head is crowning.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17That's it. That's the stuff.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21One more now, Renie...
0:04:21 > 0:04:22and your baby will be born.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Just little pushes.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38You have a son, Irene.
0:04:38 > 0:04:39A little boy, Renie.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42BABY WHIMPERS
0:04:47 > 0:04:50Something warm and clean please, Sheila.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Wrapped my Renie up in this, we did.
0:05:05 > 0:05:06Same as my mum did for me.
0:05:31 > 0:05:32Thank you.
0:05:34 > 0:05:35You did all the hard work, Renie.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37(Hello!)
0:05:51 > 0:05:54Nurse Noakes, do you understand the very great step
0:05:54 > 0:05:56you're about to take?
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Absolutely.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02And I'm utterly terrified.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06I generally find the Lord only asks of us what he knows we can give.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09What if he's wrong?
0:06:11 > 0:06:13Then we should all be very afraid.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18Now, go and give your news to the others.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44And this is your daddy.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46He's been waiting for you a long, long time.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52A son, Pat. You got a little boy.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Now that's when your troubles start. Sound of wailing and ungodly smells.
0:06:56 > 0:06:57And that'll just be you, Pat.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02I know I have some silver here somewhere.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- It has to be silver, doesn't it now, for the luck?- There you go, Son.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09I'll pay you back, Da...
0:07:10 > 0:07:13..as soon as this mends and I can earn again.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17May you never want for anything.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Thank you, Nurse, for bringing him safe into the world.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25He was very keen to come, Mr Kelly.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27You've got a real little soldier there.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30Quick. A toast. Before he gets too sentimental.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Nothing wrong with a bit of emotion, Mr Kelly.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- Your good health.- A son. I have a son.
0:07:38 > 0:07:39To your son.
0:07:39 > 0:07:40Congratulations.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44To your son.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52If you could see to Mrs Danvers, that frees me up
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- for the Bow Road tenement. - Yes, of course.- Thank you.
0:07:55 > 0:08:00Ah. Safety and the art of cycling. The Cubs.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- Fred, might we discuss this later? - Nurse Noakes, just the person.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06We need a dressing change on Mr Campbell.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- Sister Evangelina, if you would... - I'm afraid I can't visit Mr Campbell.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13Or indeed any of my patients.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16What are you talking about, you can't visit your patients?!
0:08:16 > 0:08:18One doesn't know where to start.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24Well, I'll be on a train bound for Manchester...
0:08:24 > 0:08:26where I'm to begin my work as a missionary.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- A missionary? - Training in Manchester.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33Final destination...
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- Sierra Leone, Africa.- Africa?!
0:08:36 > 0:08:39It's all been terribly quick. Rather peculiar really.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42I posted the letter barely a month ago.
0:08:42 > 0:08:43Peter and I are in a frightful tizz.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46We possess virtually nothing in linen. We'll melt.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52I thought you were happy here.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Why didn't you tell us?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Swan in, swan out. That's what you young girls do now.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02It has honestly been the hardest decision I've ever made.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05But it's something I feel I have to do.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07I believe God wants me there.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11And I have to do it now, before the pitter-patter of tiny feet.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14Or if they take after me, the patter of larger feet.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20The only reason I'm even half brave enough to go is because of you.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24You've shown me I have something to offer the world.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28And in six months, I'll be back, breaking pipettes,
0:09:28 > 0:09:30crashing around. You'll be praying to God to post me back to Africa.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34But six months is an absolute age. Anything could happen.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37I might need glasses. Jenny could find a boyfriend.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Well, almost anything.
0:09:39 > 0:09:45Africa indeed! God's got plenty of work for you here in Poplar.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47Starting with Mr Campbell's septic leg.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55It's only because she'll miss you.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58We all will.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00Thank you.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05Well, I'll take the Cubs on for ya.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07Just until you get back.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09How will I manage without you all?
0:10:09 > 0:10:12I've never been happier in all my life than here.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16Lawks, before I met you, I couldn't even ride a bicycle.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- Well, you won't get far in Africa without one.- Quite.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22You owe it all to us.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- I hope you've mentioned that to him upstairs.- Absolutely.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35Ah. Would you settle my taxi man's account?
0:10:35 > 0:10:39From Richmond? Again? Would you wait here, please?
0:10:39 > 0:10:41I'll see that you're reimbursed. Sister!
0:10:41 > 0:10:45We're all thrilled that you're seeing more of your nephew,
0:10:45 > 0:10:49but is it necessary to take quite so many taxi cabs on account?
0:10:49 > 0:10:51As you know, our funds are not in abundance.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54You are aware of the omnibus strike?
0:10:54 > 0:10:58I would surely incur the wroth of heaven to consider public transport
0:10:58 > 0:10:59at such a time.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03Besides, no matter how they dress,
0:11:03 > 0:11:06there are wolves in almost every lane these days.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10Then we must pray for a resolution with the unions.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12Or a miracle.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Hello, stranger.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23Oh, my gosh. Jenny!
0:11:23 > 0:11:25What are you doing here?
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Well, if you're not in a frightful rush,
0:11:29 > 0:11:31I'll tell you over a cup of the finest tea.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35It's 22 stories
0:11:35 > 0:11:37over in Newham.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39It's quite remarkable.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42Better housing, modern facilities for modern people.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46And we're using a new technique. LPS. Large Panel System building.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48It means we can cast large, prefabricated...
0:11:51 > 0:11:52Sorry.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56I haven't seen you for six months and here I am banging on about concrete.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58No, it's my favourite subject.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01There must be so much more. Please continue.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03THEY LAUGH
0:12:05 > 0:12:09Honestly, Jimmy, it's wonderful to see you so animated.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11Even if it is about concrete.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16So, does that mean you'll be based around here now?
0:12:16 > 0:12:17For a while, anyway?
0:12:17 > 0:12:21The firm is. I'm in and out really. Plenty of site visits.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Perhaps we'll bump into each other again.
0:12:28 > 0:12:29I'd like that.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33It really is lovely to see you, Jimmy.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Oh, Nurse.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- Do you want a cup of tea? - I'd love one, Mrs Cooke,
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- but it's a flying check-up.- I know I'm a bit partial,
0:12:48 > 0:12:52but he's proper perfect, he is.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56KNOCKS ON DOOR
0:12:56 > 0:13:00Good afternoon, Mrs Kelly. Midwife here.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04Rest now. Your mum's bringing you some tea.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11Lord, but he was worth the pain, Nurse. He ain't cried once.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16I need to have a hold of him, Nurse. I got a real craving, I have.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19What is it, Nurse?
0:13:19 > 0:13:21Nurse?!
0:13:21 > 0:13:23What's the matter?
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- He's not breathing.- What? What you saying? What you saying?
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- What's the matter?- Telephone for Doctor Turner. It's the baby.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Oh, my Lord.- Mum! Mum!
0:13:32 > 0:13:35Quickly now, Mrs Cooke. And no-one else is to come in here. No-one.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37For God's sake, do something.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- Mrs Kelly, please, back to bed. - Please, God...
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Please, God, my baby... No.
0:13:56 > 0:13:57# Teddy bear
0:13:57 > 0:13:59# Touch the ground
0:13:59 > 0:14:00# Teddy bear... #
0:14:00 > 0:14:01Excuse me.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03Out the way!
0:14:23 > 0:14:25He's gone.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30SHE SOBS
0:15:30 > 0:15:32Can you help him?
0:15:32 > 0:15:35We'll do whatever we can. Doctor Turner will take charge now.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- Has Mr Kelly been informed?- Yeah.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40It's just up there, Doctor.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Mrs Kelly, I'm so very sorry.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07It don't make no sense, Doctor. He was right as rain.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10How can he be gone?
0:16:10 > 0:16:13I can't answer that, Mrs Cooke. Not yet.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16Nurse, you brought him into this world...
0:16:16 > 0:16:19He couldn't have had more life in him, could he?
0:16:20 > 0:16:23Because your little boy passed away so suddenly,
0:16:23 > 0:16:25there has to be an inquiry.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29I'm afraid that means a postmortem.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33Everything will be done with the greatest care.
0:16:35 > 0:16:36I want to hold him.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- Mrs Kelly... He's gone. - Please. I need to hold him.
0:16:43 > 0:16:44Renie?
0:16:46 > 0:16:48What name did you choose for your son?
0:16:50 > 0:16:51Thomas.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56We wanted Thomas.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01May I say a blessing for Thomas?
0:17:17 > 0:17:20I am the resurrection and the life, sayeth the Lord.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33And who so ever liveth, and believeth in me shall never die.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38Amen.
0:17:38 > 0:17:39Amen.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01IRENE WEEPS
0:19:16 > 0:19:18I couldn't save him.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21I tried...
0:19:21 > 0:19:23I tried so hard.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24Of course you did.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26It was all too late.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29You did what you could, what any of us would have done.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35I'm late. I've missed three house calls. I need to get on.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38Don't be ridiculous. We'll cover your calls.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Hot Chocolate. Aspirin. Bed.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43No arguments.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03These are all of Nurse Miller's notes.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06And, please, you're most welcome to join us for dinner.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Thank you. But I want to try and get a bit ahead of the inquiry.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13Is there anything else I can get you, Doctor Turner?
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Some of your faith, perhaps?
0:20:16 > 0:20:18It's at times like this I wish I had one.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23It's at times like this I wish it made a difference.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28Sorry, I should leave you to your work.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31No. Please. Stay.
0:20:31 > 0:20:32Take tea with me.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35I'm expected in the dining room.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13No Cub Scouts in Africa.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15No. No, probably not.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18She's off to Manchester. Missionary training.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20I know. I took her to the station.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22Well, that's that then.
0:21:22 > 0:21:23Good night, Vienna.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Good morning, Africa.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29We may not get there.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31To Africa.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34I can transfer to the Sierra Leone Police
0:21:34 > 0:21:36because I've all my experience as a constable here.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38Well, what then? Lost your passport?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41I've just found out I have to pass a physical examination.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43I've never been a stranger to a treacle sponge.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Married life's only made me more accustomed.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49I get out of puff when I do the stairs. I might not pass.
0:21:50 > 0:21:51Good.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53You'll both stay here then.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55Camilla thinks I'm in already. We both did.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58All our plans are set. It'll break her heart.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05Well, none of us want to see a thing like that.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08You've gotta help me, Fred. I can't fail that physical.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12Mind your backs. Copper coming through.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14Come on. Come on.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16Weave!
0:22:16 > 0:22:17Weave!
0:22:17 > 0:22:19It works wonders for your wobbly bits.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22# Looks like it's going to hail
0:22:22 > 0:22:24# You'd better come inside
0:22:24 > 0:22:27# Let me teach you how To jive and wail... #
0:22:27 > 0:22:30Officer Noakes coming through. Make way.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32# Jump, jive and then you wail
0:22:32 > 0:22:34# You gotta jump, jive And then you wail
0:22:34 > 0:22:36# You gotta jump, jive And then you wail
0:22:36 > 0:22:39# You gotta jump, jive And then you wail... #
0:22:41 > 0:22:43Come on, Mr Noakes. Imagine there's a bunch of offenders
0:22:43 > 0:22:48and you're tucking them all off to jail. That's it. Pick your knees up.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54CHEERING
0:23:04 > 0:23:08- Constable Noakes. - As we'd arranged, we're here to speak to Nurse Miller.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12Yes, of course. I wish the circumstances were different.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18Please, go through.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21You say there was nothing about the birth that troubled you
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- or you felt was out of the norm? - No. Not at all.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34And you're certain you would have noticed an abnormality?
0:23:35 > 0:23:37We can see from the log book,
0:23:37 > 0:23:40you returned very late the night before you delivered the Kelly baby.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43That's correct. We had an emergency delivery.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46And yet within a few hours, you were out again to see Mrs Kelly.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50I'm not sure I understand.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52It's just we all get tired.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55I know when I put a long shift in I can be a bit...
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- cloudy the next morning.- Peter...
0:23:58 > 0:24:02Constable Noakes, we're used to working very long hours here
0:24:02 > 0:24:03as you know.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17Again, you will excuse the nature of some of these questions,
0:24:17 > 0:24:18but do you often drink on duty?
0:24:22 > 0:24:24Mr Kelly mentioned you took a drink of, um...
0:24:24 > 0:24:28- I believe it was whisky.- To wet the baby's head, that was all.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31Baby Thomas was delivered by then.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34Constable Noakes, am I being accused of something?
0:24:36 > 0:24:39I did everything I could.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46You understand we have to ask these questions?
0:24:49 > 0:24:52It feels if as everything has changed, doesn't it?
0:24:52 > 0:24:54This awful business with Cynthia
0:24:54 > 0:24:58and Chummy off in Manchester learning her missionary positions.
0:24:58 > 0:24:59Trixie!
0:24:59 > 0:25:02I hope you're planning on staying dependable you.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Oh, my goodness. Jenny Lee?
0:25:08 > 0:25:09What?
0:25:09 > 0:25:12Something's going on that you haven't breathed a word of.
0:25:12 > 0:25:13There's nothing.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17You are an appalling chum and an even worse liar. Now spill.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22I bumped into Jimmy, that's all.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24- No.- Don't get excited.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27How is the poor boy... still broken-hearted?
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Well, that's just it,
0:25:31 > 0:25:34he isn't a boy any more, he's...
0:25:34 > 0:25:36he's rather grown into himself.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38Has he indeed?
0:25:44 > 0:25:46What happened?
0:25:47 > 0:25:49They think it's my fault.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00PHONE RINGS
0:26:03 > 0:26:05PHONE RINGS AGAIN
0:26:11 > 0:26:13PROLONGED RINGING
0:26:23 > 0:26:25PHONE RINGS
0:26:25 > 0:26:28Nurse Miller.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30Nonnatus House, midwife speaking.
0:26:44 > 0:26:45I've reserved our usual table.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48I hope it's got a sea view. I'm very particular, these days.
0:26:48 > 0:26:49These days!
0:26:57 > 0:27:01I'm sure a bow tie like this gets you plenty of attention.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03A gentleman never speaks of such things.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06Oh, go on.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08Well, it's nothing really.
0:27:08 > 0:27:10I don't believe for a minute you made the tea
0:27:10 > 0:27:12and sandwiches yourself.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14Well, since you ask, there is a girl...
0:27:14 > 0:27:17It's not serious, just a girl from the City office.
0:27:17 > 0:27:21No, I think it's lovely, you should be having fun.
0:27:21 > 0:27:23Always so generous, aren't you?
0:27:23 > 0:27:25Thinking of me.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31You're my friend, why wouldn't I want you to be happy?
0:27:33 > 0:27:36So, what about you? Still breaking hearts?
0:27:36 > 0:27:38Sorry, I didn't mean...
0:27:38 > 0:27:40Oh, no, I'm too busy for all of that...
0:27:40 > 0:27:42we're in the middle of a baby boom.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48Don't work too hard, Jenny.
0:27:48 > 0:27:51You know what they say - "The jobs won't love us back."
0:27:54 > 0:27:58Sister Monica Joan? I'm afraid this has to stop.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01The taxis to and fro, we simply cannot afford them.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10Thank you, my good man. As you heard, I no longer have need of you.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12Sister, I didn't mean as of this minute.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14I simply meant for you to review your needs.
0:28:16 > 0:28:19Like the temple of Thebes...
0:28:19 > 0:28:21I crumble,
0:28:21 > 0:28:24my needs reviewed with every passing year.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28The time of being useful,
0:28:28 > 0:28:32the time of being important...
0:28:35 > 0:28:37..these, too, have passed.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43How was breakfast on the Seine?
0:28:43 > 0:28:45A Thermos of tea and a cheese sandwich... I don't think
0:28:45 > 0:28:47Maurice Chevalier need worry.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49A cheese sandwich? Oh, the romance.
0:28:49 > 0:28:53How much longer, Nurse? Oh, and I need the bottle back...
0:28:53 > 0:28:55milkman'll do his nut if I lose another.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57We'll be with you as soon as we can, Mrs Payne.
0:28:57 > 0:28:59Mrs Jeffries?
0:29:01 > 0:29:02Mrs Payne?
0:29:02 > 0:29:06I'm ready for you now, if you'd like to come through.
0:29:06 > 0:29:10Actually, dear, I need the lav. You carry on.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12It's quite all right, I can wait.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14Oh, no, no, no, no, you go on, love.
0:29:14 > 0:29:16I'll see the next one.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19(I ain't risking it, not with her.)
0:29:21 > 0:29:25(Yeah, either way, better to be safe than sorry.
0:29:25 > 0:29:28(You know who I mean. Her, that one.)
0:29:28 > 0:29:3349, 50. Progress, old lad, progress indeed.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36Towards an early grave.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41I thought we had the rats back.
0:29:41 > 0:29:43What are you up to?
0:29:43 > 0:29:45You pair of ninnies.
0:29:48 > 0:29:50The Missionary Mission.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53Are you in, or are you out?
0:29:53 > 0:29:56Because if you're out, you know too much...
0:29:56 > 0:29:59and that leaves us all in a sticky situation.
0:30:06 > 0:30:10For a woman of the cloth you ain't half got a ruthless streak.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14Good with a secret, though. If Nurse Noakes' dream depends on him
0:30:14 > 0:30:17he's going to need all the help he can get.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20Gardening is the best exercise there is.
0:30:20 > 0:30:21Keep him motivated.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24And when you've done that, we've a path needs weeding.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35I'm afraid clinic's finished for today.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37I would have come sooner, only, erm, Mr Woodrow,
0:30:37 > 0:30:41a gentleman I work for, had an urgent report and I do his typing so
0:30:41 > 0:30:44I couldn't just leave and tomorrow we've got a board meeting...
0:30:44 > 0:30:47I do the minutes and, well, that takes care of tomorrow
0:30:47 > 0:30:49and Friday's always our busiest day, what with people wanting to
0:30:49 > 0:30:54get it all out the way before their weekends, lucky them I say...
0:30:54 > 0:30:57Francine Spencer. How do you do?
0:31:01 > 0:31:03I'll finish up here. You go on.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08This way, Mrs Spencer.
0:31:11 > 0:31:13KNOCK AT DOOR
0:31:17 > 0:31:20I thought you might enjoy some tea... I made a pot.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23Well, it's not quite the temptation of Eve
0:31:23 > 0:31:26but presumably one should be grateful.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28I've been doing a little bit of accountancy work.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33Are we to move to bread and water?
0:31:33 > 0:31:35Rather the opposite.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38I've managed to find a little extra and it works out to be just
0:31:38 > 0:31:41enough to get to Richmond and back by taxi cab...
0:31:41 > 0:31:44just while this bus strike continues.
0:31:48 > 0:31:52I shall have to consult my calendar
0:31:52 > 0:31:54and that of the stars...
0:31:54 > 0:31:58let us hope some joyous alignment presents itself.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02Well, whenever the heavens or the London taxi cabs collide,
0:32:02 > 0:32:04the funds are there.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07It seems unfair of us
0:32:07 > 0:32:10to deprive your family of you for the sake of a few pounds.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13I am sure they need you as much as we do.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23Are you allowed to continue working?
0:32:23 > 0:32:26Mr Woodrow don't know yet. He just thinks I'm filling out...
0:32:26 > 0:32:28puts it down to the digestives.
0:32:30 > 0:32:32I'm afraid you're going to have to tell him soon.
0:32:32 > 0:32:37Not even I could eat that many digestives.
0:32:37 > 0:32:41Childhood diseases? Diphtheria? Rheumatic disease?
0:32:41 > 0:32:45Had the lot. My mum says I get everything except diamonds.
0:32:46 > 0:32:50Is there any history of diabetes in your or your husband's family?
0:32:50 > 0:32:52Not that I know of, Nurse.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01It's the only sin that shows, isn't it, Miss?
0:33:04 > 0:33:07Would it help if I made your appointments for the end of clinics?
0:33:07 > 0:33:09It's a bit quieter then.
0:33:09 > 0:33:13He will marry me. He just doesn't know yet. About this.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16We're going to do it terribly proper. The wedding.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19I'll have the dress... I love what Grace Kelly wore...
0:33:19 > 0:33:21and we'll have the house in the country.
0:33:21 > 0:33:23My chap'll see to that.
0:33:30 > 0:33:33Oh, could you take over with Mrs Lennon?
0:33:33 > 0:33:37It's just with Nurse Noakes away we're struggling, somewhat.
0:33:37 > 0:33:39I'm rather in the middle of things.
0:33:39 > 0:33:42I thought Sister Bernadette was on the rota?
0:33:42 > 0:33:44It would help us enormously.
0:33:46 > 0:33:47Of course.
0:34:05 > 0:34:07You'd think after this many we'd know what to do.
0:34:07 > 0:34:09Thank God you're here.
0:34:14 > 0:34:17She's upstairs, I'll be out here if you need me.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30WOMAN CRYING IN PAIN
0:34:43 > 0:34:44Good afternoon, April.
0:34:48 > 0:34:51I'm just going to examine you and see how far along you are.
0:34:56 > 0:35:01Where would we be without you Nonnatuns?
0:35:24 > 0:35:26Over three quarters dilated.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31Not long now, April.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34The contractions may be very close together now.
0:35:34 > 0:35:39They said it was one of you young ones with that poor Kelly baby.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42Can't be a shock like it.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44I'm so sorry, April...
0:35:44 > 0:35:45I just need to step out for a moment.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47Where you going?
0:35:47 > 0:35:49There's really no need to worry.
0:35:51 > 0:35:53GROANS
0:35:55 > 0:35:58She's almost fully dilated...
0:35:58 > 0:36:01membranes have just ruptured, contractions are rapid...
0:36:01 > 0:36:02she will deliver soon.
0:36:02 > 0:36:04Now listen to me...
0:36:04 > 0:36:06you have to go back in there.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08You have to look after Mrs Lennon.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11All I can see is his little blue face.
0:36:11 > 0:36:12Oh, Cynthia, listen to me...
0:36:12 > 0:36:15I'm on my way but you cannot leave her.
0:36:15 > 0:36:17Don't you understand?
0:36:17 > 0:36:20I can't do that to someone else's baby.
0:36:20 > 0:36:21'Just wait with her.'
0:36:21 > 0:36:23I can't.
0:36:23 > 0:36:28I can't go back and I can't stay in a place where everyone thinks
0:36:28 > 0:36:30that little boy is dead because of me.
0:36:30 > 0:36:31'Cynthia!'
0:36:35 > 0:36:37She's left Mrs Lennon.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40It was too soon. I shouldn't have sent her out.
0:36:40 > 0:36:43You must go to Mrs Lennon, reassure her and keep the poor woman calm.
0:36:43 > 0:36:44This must not affect her delivery.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46What about Cynthia?
0:36:46 > 0:36:48Our priority is with our patient. Now hurry.
0:36:57 > 0:36:58MAN: Slow down!
0:37:20 > 0:37:21CAR HORNS BLARE
0:37:23 > 0:37:24HORN BEEPS
0:37:27 > 0:37:29- MAN:- Careful!
0:37:29 > 0:37:30- WOMAN:- Who was that?
0:37:40 > 0:37:42CAR HORN BEEPS
0:37:46 > 0:37:48HORNS BLARE
0:37:59 > 0:38:01How is Mrs Lennon?
0:38:01 > 0:38:03Thrilled by her new baby, Dora.
0:38:03 > 0:38:06But utterly confused by her flurry of midwives...
0:38:06 > 0:38:08I imagine that's the collective noun.
0:38:08 > 0:38:12One or a hundred, no mother would care as long as we do our job.
0:38:12 > 0:38:13Now, where is Cynthia?
0:38:13 > 0:38:16I quite mean to wring her neck.
0:38:16 > 0:38:17She's with you, surely?
0:38:17 > 0:38:19What?
0:38:19 > 0:38:21We thought she'd waited for you.
0:38:21 > 0:38:23She hasn't come back.
0:38:23 > 0:38:25Mr Lennon saw her cycle off, I assumed she'd come home.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33- ON TELEPHONE:- Well, if you could ask your officers in Stepney
0:38:33 > 0:38:36and Bow to keep an eye out for her, as well? Thank you.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39Go to the clinic and I think try the church, as well,
0:38:39 > 0:38:42she may be searching for some peace.
0:38:51 > 0:38:52CHURCH BELL RINGS
0:39:11 > 0:39:13- Excuse me.- Yes, love?
0:39:13 > 0:39:15Have you seen...?
0:39:17 > 0:39:18That way.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47Is this seat taken?
0:39:51 > 0:39:53Come on, let's go home.
0:39:55 > 0:39:56How can I ever go back?
0:39:58 > 0:40:01I've made such a terrible mess of things. Mrs Lennon...
0:40:01 > 0:40:04Mrs Lennon is perfectly well and has a healthy baby girl.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06Oh, thank God.
0:40:16 > 0:40:18What happened?
0:40:18 > 0:40:19I panicked.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24I got swept along and I couldn't turn back so I had to keep going...
0:40:24 > 0:40:29the traffic, it was terrifying. I couldn't stop...
0:40:32 > 0:40:34I mean before...
0:40:34 > 0:40:35with Mrs Lennon?
0:40:39 > 0:40:43I thought it would happen again, I thought I'd lose the baby.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45You lost your nerve?
0:40:48 > 0:40:50Anything could have happened to Mrs Lennon
0:40:50 > 0:40:54because you're blaming yourself for something that isn't your fault.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57We don't know it's not my fault, not till the post-mortem.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00So until then you're going to presume yourself guilty?
0:41:03 > 0:41:07Do you really think Sister Julienne would send you out to patients
0:41:07 > 0:41:09if she even had half a doubt?
0:41:12 > 0:41:14Cynthia...
0:41:14 > 0:41:17we believe in you.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19Why can't you trust us?
0:41:21 > 0:41:24What do I do, how do I come back?
0:41:27 > 0:41:31You put your best foot forward and you get on with things.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35And know that we're all willing you on.
0:41:38 > 0:41:40Because we need you, Cynthia Miller.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43As a nurse and as a friend.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58It's going to be all right, you know.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03But you'll have to butter up Fred to fix your bike.
0:42:10 > 0:42:13And Trixie will take quite some soothing...
0:42:13 > 0:42:15I'd suggest a bottle of Babycham,
0:42:15 > 0:42:18a ticket to next week's dance?
0:42:18 > 0:42:20MUSIC PLAYING
0:42:33 > 0:42:35Camilla? You're not back until tomorrow.
0:42:35 > 0:42:36I would disagree.
0:42:39 > 0:42:42What a bonus.
0:42:42 > 0:42:44MUSIC CONTINUES
0:42:47 > 0:42:51Peter? I found this letter beneath the biscuit tin.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53It says you have to pass a comprehensive physical
0:42:53 > 0:42:57examination before they accept you into the Colonial Police.
0:42:57 > 0:42:59The letter was dated before I went away.
0:42:59 > 0:43:00Why on earth didn't you tell me?
0:43:00 > 0:43:01What did you expect to me say?
0:43:01 > 0:43:03"Put everything on the back burner
0:43:03 > 0:43:06"because I might be too much of a roly poly to pass the exam"?
0:43:06 > 0:43:07You're not a roly poly.
0:43:07 > 0:43:10I'm doing every ruddy thing I can to make sure I pass,
0:43:10 > 0:43:12and all the time dreading I'm the one who'll let you down.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16So, no, I didn't feel that was news I wanted to share with you.
0:43:22 > 0:43:26I've been terribly selfish.
0:43:26 > 0:43:30Africa is about what I want.
0:43:30 > 0:43:33And here you are, my dear Peter,
0:43:33 > 0:43:35with your fears running away with you.
0:43:36 > 0:43:41Perhaps what I took to be a calling was a dreadful case of mishearing.
0:43:41 > 0:43:44What kind of missionary would such thoughtlessness make me?
0:43:51 > 0:43:54I think you're wonderful.
0:43:54 > 0:43:56And I'd walk to Africa if I had to,
0:43:56 > 0:43:58just to be at your side.
0:43:58 > 0:44:00If it's meant to be, it will be.
0:44:04 > 0:44:05Yes.
0:44:11 > 0:44:15The envelope contains the results of the post-mortem.
0:44:15 > 0:44:18Mr and Mrs Kelly have already been informed.
0:44:21 > 0:44:26Before you open it, do you think you did or didn't do something
0:44:26 > 0:44:28which caused the death of Thomas Kelly?
0:44:31 > 0:44:34Your profession is about judgment, about a decision
0:44:34 > 0:44:39made in an instant which may save a mother and a child, or lose both.
0:44:39 > 0:44:43Your instinct matters greatly.
0:44:45 > 0:44:49I did everything I could and should have done.
0:44:50 > 0:44:53Then whether you're ready to hear it or not,
0:44:53 > 0:44:56I believe you're a wonderful midwife, Nurse Miller.
0:45:16 > 0:45:19There's no blame, Nurse Miller.
0:45:19 > 0:45:21Not you, not the Kellys.
0:45:22 > 0:45:24Not even fate.
0:45:25 > 0:45:27It was atelectasis...
0:45:27 > 0:45:30the baby's lung never fully expanded.
0:45:30 > 0:45:33There's nothing you or anyone could have done.
0:45:48 > 0:45:52Nurse has come, love.
0:45:52 > 0:45:54I'll put the kettle on.
0:45:57 > 0:45:59You didn't need to, Nurse...
0:45:59 > 0:46:02Sister Evangelina's been coming by.
0:46:03 > 0:46:07Let me, please. You just rest.
0:46:07 > 0:46:10You're very kind.
0:46:15 > 0:46:17It's like he never happened.
0:46:18 > 0:46:22They say what the eye don't see the heart don't grieve for.
0:46:22 > 0:46:23Big fat lie.
0:46:26 > 0:46:29But I have this, still...
0:46:32 > 0:46:34..smells of him.
0:46:34 > 0:46:37My boy.
0:46:49 > 0:46:50Got space for 'em, now.
0:47:16 > 0:47:19GENERAL HUBBUB
0:47:24 > 0:47:26Hello, Nurse?
0:47:26 > 0:47:28Oh, hello...you off to work?
0:47:28 > 0:47:30I could be off to the moon, for all I know.
0:47:30 > 0:47:32Feel like I'm floating. It's official.
0:47:34 > 0:47:36Oh, that's wonderful.
0:47:36 > 0:47:40Congratulations, I'm so pleased.
0:47:40 > 0:47:43James this is my nurse, Miss Lee. Nurse Lee...
0:47:43 > 0:47:44this is my James.
0:47:46 > 0:47:48How do you do?
0:47:48 > 0:47:50Well, we best be going.
0:47:50 > 0:47:52Come along, James, I don't want to be late.
0:47:52 > 0:47:53James?
0:47:53 > 0:47:55Coming, dear.
0:48:13 > 0:48:16There's no money for a funeral.
0:48:16 > 0:48:18They're having to bury baby Thomas in the coffin of a local
0:48:18 > 0:48:21woman who passed away last night.
0:48:21 > 0:48:23I can't bear it for them.
0:48:23 > 0:48:25There is a charitable fund.
0:48:25 > 0:48:28We can find the details for them and help them with their application.
0:48:28 > 0:48:33Sister, Mr Kelly is far too proud. He'd see it as begging.
0:48:33 > 0:48:35Then it shall come from us.
0:48:35 > 0:48:37We are their community,
0:48:37 > 0:48:38there can be no question of pride.
0:48:38 > 0:48:41I'm afraid we do not have the resources to spare.
0:48:42 > 0:48:46Then we shall use my taxi fund toward the funeral.
0:48:46 > 0:48:48I insist upon it.
0:48:51 > 0:48:55But what about your family? They'll miss your visits.
0:48:56 > 0:48:59I shall make arrangements for my nephew
0:48:59 > 0:49:02and his children to visit me here.
0:49:02 > 0:49:06We can take lunches in the garden, providing the weather is fine.
0:49:06 > 0:49:12I believe the children are fond of the Bunty and lemonade...
0:49:12 > 0:49:14please see both are in good supply.
0:49:29 > 0:49:32No good, old lad?
0:49:32 > 0:49:36I passed. I bloody passed.
0:49:36 > 0:49:38Next stop, Africa.
0:49:38 > 0:49:39Oi. That's my bike. Oi!
0:49:39 > 0:49:42Come on Fred, keep up.
0:49:42 > 0:49:43Oi!
0:50:14 > 0:50:15Do you love her?
0:50:17 > 0:50:19Does it make a difference?
0:50:20 > 0:50:22It does to Francine.
0:50:25 > 0:50:27It was just a bit of fun.
0:50:27 > 0:50:29Jimmy.
0:50:30 > 0:50:33I'm going to do the right thing.
0:50:34 > 0:50:36For who?
0:50:36 > 0:50:39Because Francine has plans for a wedding and a house in the country.
0:50:42 > 0:50:45Francine has a lot of plans.
0:50:45 > 0:50:47I think I'm one of them.
0:50:47 > 0:50:50For God's sake, Jimmy, you're going to have a baby.
0:50:50 > 0:50:53It will change your life, and if you're not sure you have got to be honest.
0:50:55 > 0:50:57I was...
0:50:57 > 0:51:00six months ago, when I told you I loved you.
0:51:13 > 0:51:14I'll always be here for you.
0:51:22 > 0:51:24I don't want another friend, Jenny.
0:51:28 > 0:51:31I wish I could have been enough for you.
0:51:43 > 0:51:47# I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills
0:51:49 > 0:51:52# From whence cometh my help
0:51:55 > 0:51:59# My help cometh even from the Lord
0:52:01 > 0:52:05# Who hath made heaven and earth... #
0:52:05 > 0:52:07DING DING
0:52:07 > 0:52:11# He will not suffer thy foot to be moved
0:52:14 > 0:52:20# And he that keepeth thee will not sleep
0:52:20 > 0:52:26# Behold, he that keepeth Israel
0:52:26 > 0:52:31# Shall neither slumber nor sleep
0:52:32 > 0:52:37# The Lord himself is thy keeper
0:52:39 > 0:52:45# The Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand
0:52:45 > 0:52:50# So that the sun shall not burn thee by day
0:52:52 > 0:52:57# Neither the moon by night... #
0:53:00 > 0:53:03Keep him warm...
0:53:03 > 0:53:07keep him safe...
0:53:07 > 0:53:09till the day that I can.
0:53:11 > 0:53:16# The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in.
0:53:20 > 0:53:25# From this time and for evermore
0:53:27 > 0:53:31# Glory be to the Father and to the Son... #
0:53:34 > 0:53:36Sister Julienne?
0:53:36 > 0:53:39Did I mention that the children are fans of cream cakes?
0:53:39 > 0:53:43No, I don't believe you did, but let me see to that.
0:53:43 > 0:53:44You are a dear.
0:53:44 > 0:53:47Yes, aren't I?
0:53:47 > 0:53:52# World without end. Amen. #
0:54:09 > 0:54:11Do you think perhaps people have forgotten?
0:54:11 > 0:54:12Quite possibly.
0:54:25 > 0:54:27I suppose with the week we've had.
0:54:27 > 0:54:29Indeed.
0:54:33 > 0:54:35DISTANT SINGING
0:54:35 > 0:54:36What on earth is that?
0:54:38 > 0:54:44# Angel, angel, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
0:54:44 > 0:54:49# You are my special angel
0:54:49 > 0:54:54# Sent from up above
0:54:54 > 0:54:59# My grace smiled down on me
0:54:59 > 0:55:05# And sent an angel to love
0:55:05 > 0:55:11# You are my special angel
0:55:11 > 0:55:15# Right from paradise... #
0:55:16 > 0:55:18They're singing our song.
0:55:18 > 0:55:20# ..that you're an angel
0:55:20 > 0:55:25# Heaven is in your eyes
0:55:25 > 0:55:28# The smile from your lips
0:55:28 > 0:55:31# Brings us summer sunshine
0:55:31 > 0:55:35# The tears from your eyes bring the rain
0:55:36 > 0:55:38# I feel your touch
0:55:38 > 0:55:41# Your warm embrace
0:55:41 > 0:55:46# And I'm in heaven again... #
0:55:46 > 0:55:48PHONE RINGS
0:55:48 > 0:55:53# You are my special angel
0:55:53 > 0:55:56# Through eternity... #
0:55:59 > 0:56:02PHONE RINGS
0:56:06 > 0:56:08Nonnatus House. Midwife speaking.
0:56:10 > 0:56:14- MATURE JENNY:- There is a greater gift than the trust of others.
0:56:14 > 0:56:17That is to trust in oneself.
0:56:19 > 0:56:22It's from us all...I hear the roads ain't too clever out there,
0:56:22 > 0:56:24so, you get into any bother, you ring that as loud as you can...
0:56:24 > 0:56:27I swear we'll all hear it.
0:56:27 > 0:56:28Back before you know it.
0:56:29 > 0:56:33No words of mine could match those inside.
0:56:33 > 0:56:34Thank you.
0:56:36 > 0:56:40I forbid it. You can't possibly leave.
0:56:40 > 0:56:42What a load of old tosh.
0:56:42 > 0:56:46Course she's got to go. You've had the calling, haven't you?
0:56:47 > 0:56:48- You look after her.- I will.
0:56:48 > 0:56:50- Safe journey.- Thank you.
0:56:50 > 0:56:51Best of luck, Chummy.
0:56:51 > 0:56:56- MATURE JENNY:- Some might call it confidence, others name it faith.
0:56:56 > 0:57:01But if it makes us brave, the label doesn't matter...
0:57:01 > 0:57:04for it's the thing that frees us,
0:57:04 > 0:57:06to embrace life itself.
0:57:18 > 0:57:24Chummy would be back with us before the year was out.
0:57:24 > 0:57:27She'd chased her dream with courage...
0:57:27 > 0:57:30and, oh, how we loved her.
0:57:30 > 0:57:33CAR ENGINE REVS
0:57:38 > 0:57:40- ALL:- Bye!
0:57:41 > 0:57:43MAN: Safe journey!
0:57:43 > 0:57:44- WOMAN:- Miss you.
0:57:47 > 0:57:49We'll be back.
0:57:57 > 0:57:59Can I help you?
0:57:59 > 0:58:01I think we might be getting someone new.
0:58:01 > 0:58:03You're going to need them.
0:58:03 > 0:58:05I've just been seconded to The London...
0:58:05 > 0:58:06Jimmy?
0:58:06 > 0:58:08I think you'll find in the present day, Mrs...
0:58:08 > 0:58:10- BOTH:- Carter.
0:58:10 > 0:58:12Both of them.
0:58:12 > 0:58:14Jimmy? You're going to be all right, Jimmy.
0:58:15 > 0:58:17I promise you.
0:58:20 > 0:58:25MUSIC: "Memories Are Made Of This" by Dean Martin
0:58:43 > 0:58:48Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd