The nuns and midwives return home after their trip to South Africa, to find Nonnatus House has come under new management. The formidable Sister Ursula (Harriet Walter) has taken charge and introduced some drastic changes to the way the clinic is run, which Sister Julienne, bound by her vow of obedience, is powerless to oppose. The midwives come to the aid of a victim of domestic violence whose husband is about to be released from prison, and who risks losing everything if she seeks a divorce. Sister Mary Cynthia suffers further anxiety attacks, and Patsy receives distressing news about her father.
Elenco: Helen George , Jenny Agutter , Judy Parfitt , Pam Ferris , Cliff Parisi , Bryony Hannah , Laura Main , Jessica Raine , Linda Bassett , Vanessa Redgrave , Leonie Elliott , Miranda Hart , Stephen McGann , Jennifer Kirby , Charlotte Ritchie .