We already know that this week's episode of Call the Midwife is set to feature an explosive incident in Poplar, but now we've also got a first look at a heartbreaking case that Nonnatus House will be dealing with.
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In an exclusive clip for RadioTimes.com ahead of Sunday's (19th January 2025) episode, the team including Sister Veronica, Shelagh, Rosalind and Miss Higgins are seen discussing parents, Norma and Don, who are refusing to keep their baby who has been born with spina bifida.
While Rosalind argues that the parents "can't just abandon" the baby, Sister Veronica prays that they are just reacting with shock and will have a change of heart.
She adds that, either way, they will need to inform social services. You can watch the exclusive clip at the top of this article now.
Natalie Quarry as Rosalind Clifford in Call the Midwife. BBC / Neal Street Productions / Emma Barrott
The official synopsis for Sunday's episode says: "Rosalind oversees the care of first-time mum Norma and husband Don after she delivers their baby and immediately realises that all is not right.
"Joyce is assigned to the district round and meets Alf, who was recently discharged from hospital after a prostate procedure.
"Living in the same block of flats is single mum Nerys, and Joyce discovers that Nerys is leaving her children home alone when she goes to work.
"Elsewhere, Sister Julienne calls on Trixie’s managerial skills when she is summoned to a meeting with Dr Threapwood to discuss the renewal of their contract with the council."
Images released for the episode have already seen Joyce almost getting caught in an explosion, while the aftermath sees Fred attending the scene while Joyce holds Nerys back from heading into the smoking building.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
