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The second series set in 1958 depicts the introduction of gas and air as a form of pain relief, unexploded ordnance, an outbreak of tuberculosis, a baby born with spina bifida, and ends with the condemning of the Nonnatus House building. The eighth series, set in 1964, covers the topic of abortion (which was not legalised until 1967), sickle cell disease, babies born with cleft lip and cleft palate, and intersex people. I made Valerie’s version from photographs and I got in touch with Barbara Hulanicki via Instagram and she sent me a lovely message back.

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She has worked on several BBC shows: Dr Who Christmas specials, The A Word and the adaptation of David Walliams’ popular children’s book The Boy in The Dress, which featured Kate Moss in a cameo role. The first series, set in early 1957, tackles the "Baby Boom", issues of poverty in the East End and post-war immigration.On 23 November 2016, the BBC announced a three-year deal with Neal Street Productions, commissioning a seventh, eighth, and ninth series, each with a Christmas special.

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Claire joined the show, adapted by Heidi Thomas from the bestselling memoirs of Jennifer Worth, was seeing out the final days of 1963 and her work on series eight captures the look of 1964, a pivotal time for fashion as the sixties begin to swing. On 11 February 2013, Ben Stephenson, BBC Controller for Drama, announced that he had commissioned a 2013 Christmas special, and a third series of eight episodes to be broadcast in 2014.In particular, commentators have noted the attention given to female social issues in the drama's post-war, pre-pill setting. Having my designs and images as a starting point, and then being able to see that through from fabric sourcing and fitting them on the actresses to seeing that in the true fabrics in situ on camera - that’s what it’s all about for me.

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On 4 March 2019, the BBC announced it had commissioned two further series and Christmas specials, through to an eleventh series in 2022, moving the plot into the late-sixties.The series was created by Heidi Thomas, originally based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth who worked with the Community of St. Some aspects of love—maternal, paternal, filial, fraternal, sisterly, romantic, or the love of friends—are explored in every episode. The Wall Street Journal declared that "this immensely absorbing drama is worth any trouble it takes to catch up with its singular pleasures", [47] while The Washington Post stated that "the cast is marvelous, the gritty, post-war set pieces are meticulously recreated". And there’s a chance to relive some of the weddings, births and most memorable moments of this extraordinary TV show that has love, family and community at its heart.

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Nobody does it thinking what award can I get, you just want it to be right, I’m such a perfectionist. It is also broadcast in the United States on the PBS network, with the first series starting on 30 September 2012. In February 2023, the BBC announced it commissioned two more series of nine episodes (including Christmas Specials) moving the story into 1971, keeping the show on air until 2026.A third eight-part series aired in the UK from January 2014, [33] with a consolidated average of 10. Joseph's Missionary College in Mill Hill, North London until the building was converted to luxury flats at which point a new Nonnatus House set was created at Longcross Studios in Surrey where sets were built for the new Nonnatus and interior sets. BBC Controller of Drama, Ben Stephenson, sets out his vision for drama on the BBC and announces new commissions". BBC Worldwide also sold the programme to SVT (Sweden); NRK (Norway); RÚV (Iceland); Yle (Finland); AXN White (Spain; Portugal); ERT (Greece); [23] [24] ABC in Australia and TVNZ 1 in New Zealand, where its debut recorded a 35% share of the audience – 20% above average.