[overlapping chatter] its on its on its on [laughter] hurry up, everyone come on [overlapping Street Vendors shouting] i cant see [excited chatter] [festive music playing] [laughter] mature jenny, voiceover my first christmas in poplar was unlike any other i had known. The streets, like all streets, were strung with colored lights, and children drew up lists, like children everywhere. As the days ticked down, it seemed as though the district was fizzing with delight. But at nonnatus house, a different magic was at work. The sisters spent advent in prayer and meditation, and the atmosphere was not one of excitement, but of expectant, joyous calm. I wasnt entirely sure what i should make of it. I was young, and faith was still a mystery to me. [telephone ringing] nonnatus house. Midwife speaking. Its me neighbor. Shes started having pains. Name, please . Hilda levons, lisbon buildings. Youre meant to be sending her down to hospital. Shes already crying her eyes out. Woman on phone third
You know that thing where you wake up before your alarm clock and it’s super annoying? Well that’s how this episode starts, but unlike you and I, Sister Frances is SMILING about missing out on those extra seconds of precious slumber. I honestly don’t understand her, but I sure do appreciate her sunny disposition. Anyway, all around Poplar, our friends wake up and go about their morning routines, which for Lucille includes a visit to her first patient of the day, who lives in a building with a LOT of nosy neighbors. Inside, Lucille chats with maybe the most unbothered mum we’ve seen in all these 11 seasons of Call The Midwife.