Gem

A moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life look at the colourful stories of midwifery and families in East London in the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth.

Newly qualified midwife Jenny Lee arrives in the East End to work with an order of nuns.

As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House, Chummy.

Jenny is placed on the nursing roster to extend her experience of community practice.

When a baby is snatched from her pram, the local community unites to search for the child.

Jenny provides care for cancer patient Frank, and learns that love can come in many forms.

Jenny learns midwifery is full of surprises when Sister Monica Joan is put on trial.