What "Call The Midwife" 5-th episode about
A distant cousin of Fred's who has Down's Syndrome is taken in by the Buckles following the passing of his protective mother, but Violet struggles to cope and Shelagh is forced to make other arrangements for his care. A new recruit prepares for her first day at Nonnatus House, and Trixie comes to the aid of a pregnant woman who is in urgent need of dental treatment to avoid an infection. The nurses discover what has happened to Sister Mary Cynthia, a revelation that has distressing consequences for Sister Monica Joan.
Episode number: 5
Episode release date: 19 february 2017 at 20:00
Status: aired
Rating: 8.6
