Call the Midwife – A Labour of Love

  • Author Stephen McGann
  • Narrator Matthew Spencer, Sophie Roberts, Stephen McGann
  • Publisher Orion
  • Run Time 6 hours and 26 minutes
  • Format Audio
  • Genre Gift books.
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What to expect

An intimate and engrossing celebration of the first ten years of the beloved TV series Call the Midwife.

Learn the up-close and personal story of Call the Midwife as told by the cast and crew. Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love is a moving journey through the iconic series and features personal reflections, photos of fan-favourite moments, and anecdotes and insights from co-stars, producers, technical crew, and guests.

Each chapter, spanning each of the ten years of Call the Midwife - set from 1957-1966 - takes a deep dive into the themes, locations, fun times and technical challenges from each season. Author Stephen McGann, who plays the indefatigable Dr Turner, intersperses personal interviews with key cast and crew about their feelings, thoughts, and memories of filming key moments of the drama.

MUST-HAVE FOR ALL FANS: From Trixie's mod outfits to the Buckle's courtship to Sister Monica Julienne's wise words, fans of Call the Midwife will revel in favourite moments, images, stories and quotes.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Includes original interviews and reflections from the cast and crew.

LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: With stunning photos from both behind and in front of the camera, Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love reveals rare behind-the-scenes moments and captures favourite scenes.

FROM THE DESK OF DR TURNER: Author and actor Stephen McCann has played beloved Dr Patrick Turner on all ten seasons of Call the Midwife and offers an insiders' perspective and unprecedented access to the cast and creators.

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