Call The Midwife: Series 2, Episode 4
I’m pleased to be able to say that popular BBC drama Call The Midwife, which I watch regularly and really enjoy, finally covered disability in the episode screened last night (Sunday 10 February):
Returning from her stint at the London Hospital, Jenny needs all her skill as a midwife when she and Sister Evangelina assist at the birth of the Roberts’ baby, who is born with spina bifida. The parents, Doug and Ruby, struggle to understand and accept their son’s life-limiting condition. Jenny has never delivered a disabled child and she too struggles to accept the implications the illness could have for the child’s future – abandonment and institutionalisation.
Seeing the programme made me thank goodness I grew up so long after the time when it took place. I won’t spoil the full storyline, but I will say that if you missed it, it will be available on Iplayer here for the next five weeks.
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