The government plans to close down small hospitals in favour of larger establishments. Dr Turner and Shelagh prepare for an inspection that will decide the fate of Nonnatus House - but the staff is shocked to find Sister Ursula has no intention of helping to save the maternity home. Barbara comes to the aid of a woman from the Chinese community who is struggling to get on with her mother-in-law, and whose baby is seriously ill.
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 .