Call the Midwife, April 21, 2024, PBS, Season 13 Episode 6

Call the Midwife returns with an emotional episode on PBS on Sunday April 21, focusing on the challenges faced by the pupil midwives and the residents of Poplar.

As summer draws to a close, the pupil midwives, including Joyce and Rosalind, prepare for their final exams. Joyce, a methodical planner, remains calm under pressure, while Rosalind’s anxiety increases as the exams draw near.

Meanwhile, two little brothers are found abandoned at a local church, triggering a nationwide search for their mother. Cyril, in his new role as child welfare officer, faces his toughest challenge yet. The boys are discovered by Sister Veronica and Shelagh, who care for them while the police are notified. Dr Turner examines the boys, finding them to be well-fed despite having nits and scabies. They are then taken to a temporary foster mother while efforts are made to locate their mother.

The episode also takes us into the personal lives of Trixie and Matthew. Matthew, who has been hiding financial troubles, is summoned to a board meeting with his mother, where he learns that the family business is in dire straits due to unwise investments. He is removed from the board and his salary is stopped. This revelation has a significant impact on his relationship with Trixie, who is excited about collecting her new car. Matthew is forced to confess his financial woes and the fact that they won’t be moving into their new apartment.

Elsewhere, Dr Turner is concerned about a local moneylender, Gladys Bell, who presents with a swollen ascetic abdomen. He promptly refers her to St Cuthbert’s.

Call the Midwife Season 13 Episode 6 airs Sunday April 21, 2024 at 8.00pm on PBS.