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By the time the 2022 Christmas Special rolled around the December, taking place about two months later, we knew Sister Julienne did not have a heart attack as feared, and both she and Dr. Turner had recovered from their injuries. Trixie returned from Portofino as Sister Hilda was summoned back to the Mother House. Sister Francis, out on a difficult delivery, fell in the snow and carried on saving baby and mother’s lives despite a broken shoulder. She, too, was sent to the Mother House to recover.
But the community still needed help recovering from the train crash with so many families in need. Fred decided to run a talent show as a fundraiser, assisted by Reggie, Cyril and Lucille Robinson, and Timothy. Based on a popular TV show, Poplartunity Knocks was a massive financial success and raised everyone’s spirits. And yes, you guessed it, Miss Higgins gave one of her special recorder concerts, but Reggie and his guitar took the grand prize. And Matthew proposed, and with some assistance from Nurse Nancy (who also helped him with the first official date), got the right ring, giving us the strong possibility of Trixie Bridezilla vibes before closing with their wedding.
There were also other exciting events in Season 11 — a scabies outbreak, the discovery of live World War II bombs, and straitlaced Matthew had a brush with counter-culture when he discovers hippies squatting in one of his warehouse properties. Above all, there are the moving stories of births of all varieties — unexpected, challenging, longed-for, and joyous, or unwanted, shamefully concealed, and tragic. The extraordinary loving tenderness of the series makes Call The Midwife one of the best shows around. Stock up on tissues, and enjoy Season 12!
Call The Midwife Season 12 premieres on most PBS stations on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 8 p.m. and is available early for PBS Passport members. As always, check your local listings.
