Call the Midwife Season 6 Episode 8
Call the Midwife
Season 6

Ep 8. Episode 6

  • TV-14
  • February 26, 2017
  • 58 min
  • 8.3  (344)

The episode entitled "Episode 6" in season 6 of Call the Midwife is a significant episode with a lot of emotional twists and turns for both the midwives of Nonnatus House and the families they serve. Set in the 1960s in the East End of London, the series follows a group of midwives who serve the disadvantaged residents in the area.

The episode opens with the midwives encountering a seemingly uncooperative and neglectful mother who has refused to let them see her newborn child for check-ups. The midwives' concerns intensify when they discover that the mother's previous child died from neglect. As they push to find out why the mother is reluctant to see them, they discover a heartbreaking truth about her situation.

Meanwhile, Trixie (played by Helen George), one of the midwives, is still dealing with her alcohol addiction and is staying away from Nonnatus House to avoid temptation. In this episode, her sobriety is put to the test when she attends a conference and is faced with old acquaintances who are still heavy drinkers. The confrontation pushes Trixie to her breaking point, and viewers are left wondering if she can stay on the path to recovery.

Another significant story arc in this episode is the relationship between Fred (played by Cliff Parisi) and Violet (played by Annabelle Apsion). The couple's romantic plans for the day are interrupted when they discover a mother who has just given birth in a dilapidated flat with no heat or hot water. The couple sets out to provide the mother with the help she needs, but their day quickly turns into a life-threatening situation when Fred is attacked by the baby's father.

The episode is also significant in addressing social issues of the time period, particularly the impact of illegal abortion. The midwives are summoned to the home of a young woman who has been rushed to the hospital after a botched abortion. The gravity of the situation is not lost on the midwives, who understand the risks women face when seeking abortions from unskilled practitioners.

Overall, the episode is a poignant reminder of the difficulties faced by women in the 1960s, many of whom had limited access to healthcare services and were forced to resort to dangerous methods to terminate unwanted pregnancies. The resilience of the midwives and their commitment to serving their community is heartening, even in the face of situations that are heartbreaking and sometimes dangerous.

In conclusion, Episode 6 of season 6 of Call the Midwife is a gripping and emotional installment of the series that highlights the harsh realities of life in 1960s London. The show's portrayal of complex social issues, combined with its compelling characters and strong performances, make it an engaging and thought-provoking drama.

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  • First Aired
    February 26, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (344)