Call the midwife. Series five, 2015 Christmas special [dvd]
2016
DVDs
Inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House convent, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. From formula milk to television, times are changing in the East End, bringing both opportunity and disappointment. In this series, Sister Monica Joan goes missing at Christmas time leaving the nuns and nurses distraught. Shelagh rushes to put together a children's choir in time for a BBC broadcast from the church. And a surprise pregnancy brings one mother unexpected happiness. Elsewhere Trixie, having battled through her issues with alcohol, finds a new purpose in her keep fit classes. After recovering from her accident, Delia walks back into Patsy's life but will she be there to stay? And could friendship blossom into something more for vicar Tom Hereward and Barbara?
Author:
Thomas, Heidi, 1962-, creatorWarner, Harriet, screenwriterWayling, Damian, screenwriterBonnyman, Carolyn, screenwriterTricklebank, Ann, producerHart, Miranda, 1972-, actorRaine, Jessica, 1982-, actorGeorge, Helen, 1984-, actorParfitt, Judy, 1935-, actorMain, Laura, 1981-, actorHannah, Bryony, actorWorth, Jennifer, 1935-2011
Imprint:
Australia Distributed by Roadshow Entertainment, ©2016.copyright2016
Collation:
3 DVD-video (approximately 9 hours) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Catalogued from container.Roadshow Entertainment : R-123331-9.Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth.Originally broadcast as episodes of the television program during 2014-2015.Includes extra feature : Behind-the-scenes ; Cast & crew interviews.In English with English subtitles.
Credits:
Series created and written by Heidi Thomas ; Writers, Harriet Warner, Damian Wayling, Carolyn Bonnyman ; Produced by Ann Tricklebank.
Performers:
Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris, Miranda Hart, Jessica Raine, Helen George, Judy Parfitt, Laura Main, Bryony Hannah.
Audience:
Classification : M.
System details:
DVD video, Dolby digital 2.0, PAL, Region 4, anamorphic widescreen 16:9.
Dewey class:
791.4572
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Worth, Jennifer, 1935-2011 -- Television adaptationsMidwives -- England -- London -- DramaMidwifery -- England -- DramaConvents -- DramaLondon (England) -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- DramaTelevision series -- Great BritainMedical television programsHistorical television programsTelevision adaptationsTelevision series
BRN:
430664
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Library Service | DVD | CALL | Available |