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Call the Midwife Episode 1, 15/01/12 :: Come and chat!

Discussion in 'Midwifery TV & Radio' started by iolaus, Jan 15, 2012.

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  1. iolaus Education Moderator

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    Thought it would be good to have a thread to discuss Each episode of Call the Midwife.

    So SMNET is THE place to discuss tonights Call the Midwife!! What do you all think? Does it do the book justice in your view?! Whose your favourite character?

    If you missed it view it on BBC i-player here!

    The opening episode sees JENNY LEE arriving at Nonnatus House. We are introduced to the world and its regular characters through her eyes, whilst she undergoes her initial training in the community.The main story of the week focuses on the first case JENNY is allowed to handle alone – the care of MRS CONCHITA WARREN, during her 25th pregnancy. CONCHITA is married to LEN WARREN, an East End painter and decorator who fought in the Spanish Civil War. He brought CONCHITA home with him after hostilities ceased – a living, breathing and very beautiful souvenir. CONCHITA speaks no English – according to LEN ”there’s never been any need” – and spends her days caring for her enormous family. Her case appears to be routine, but, when a freezing smog descends on London, events take a turn for the worse. CONCHITA slips, falls, and goes into labour at 26 weeks gestation – suffering from severe concussion. JENNY, alone in the house with CONCHITA and her husband, must draw on all her reserves of skill and courage if CONCHITA and her one pound eight ounce child are to survive. This episode also features PEARL, whose indomitable spirit rises above a dose of venereal disease, and MURIEL, whose home delivery shows us the best and worst that the system has to offer.

    I thought the prem baby 25 was the second of Conchita's that Jenny is involved with in the books, and don't remember a Pearl or a Muriel but looking forward to it, any other thoughts?
    iolaus, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    Woohoo can't wait!
    Penguin, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    Soo looking forward to this!
    Sunny, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    You're right, the prem baby was the second one Jenny was involved in but I suppose they can't show everything and the prem delivery is the most dramatic one so it makes sense they'd only want to show that. I don't remember a Pearl either but I do remember one lady who had syphilis but I can't recall what her name was. Not sure about Muriel, I think there might have been one right near the beginning of the book but it's been a while since I read it.

    I'm looking forward to it, I'm not expecting it to be as good as the book but it's got several good actors in so I've got high expectations.
    Lioness, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    I can't wait!

    I think those names do ring a bell but it has been a while since I read the book too.
    xnelliex, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    it wasn't Pearl cos I looked up if her name was Pearl in the book - I think it was Margaret, hmm aparently Pearl is short for Margaret (don't get how) so maybe it is that case

    I was wondering if the best and worse one was going to be the one with the soot - cos that would be very funny
    iolaus, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    Hope it does the book justice
    Mush, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife episode 1 : 15/1/12

    Same here, I doubt it will be as good as the book but I'm sure I'll enjoy it anyway x
    Gnomey, Jan 15, 2012
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    Re: Call the Midwife Episode 1 : 15/1/12 :: Come and chat!

    o0o0o0o0o0o0o almost time!
    Josie, Jan 15, 2012
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  10. iolaus Education Moderator

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    Re: Call the Midwife Episode 1 : 15/1/12 :: Come and chat!

    here we go
    iolaus, Jan 15, 2012
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