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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 15 Episode 5 of 8

Quick Summary

A woman purchases food for a family celebration from Violet, but the meal leaves everyone present mysteriously ill, the sickness spreading quickly among the guests. Meanwhile, Timothy passes his medical exams yet remains uncertain about his future professional plans at the moment.

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The broadcast is an episode of a television programme, presented as a self‑contained story that follows a small group of characters through a single day’s events. It is structured in the typical episodic format, allowing the narrative to unfold within a limited timeframe while still delivering a complete arc. In the centre of the plot, a woman orders a catered meal from a local vendor called Violet for a family gathering. The food is intended to mark a celebratory occasion, but shortly after the guests begin to eat, an unexplained illness sweeps through the crowd. Those present become suddenly unwell, turning what should have been a joyous feast into a baffling medical emergency. Parallel to the main incident, the episode follows Timothy, a young man who has just completed his medical examinations. He succeeds in passing the required tests, yet despite this achievement he remains uncertain about the direction he wants to take in his career and life. His indecision is highlighted against the backdrop of the unfolding health crisis. The story juxtaposes the woman’s well‑intended preparations with the unexpected fallout, while also tracking Timothy’s personal crossroads. Both threads converge to illustrate how ordinary plans can be upended and how success in one area does not automatically resolve deeper questions about the future.

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Call the Midwife broadcasts on BBC One Channel Islands HD at 8:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins