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- Hi, I'm Katie Moriarty.
- I am Andrea Altomaro.
- Hi, I'm Deborah McBain.
- Hi I'm Michelle Collins.
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- When I first started watching it, like often I do,
I started feeling emotional during the program,
just because it's like visiting with old friends.
- It reminded me of going to like, a high school reunion.
It was great to have that kind of retrospective
where we got to see Jenny again and Chummy,
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and I have to say one of my all time favorites,
Sister Evangelina.
- I really enjoyed seeing how the actors had been
sort of emotionally impacted by the storylines
because I know how they impacted me as a practicing midwife.
- I think probably my favorite is when Trixie stands up
in front of all these men and she talks
about how the midwives are part of the community.
- Babies are not statistics at Nonnatus House.
We are part of their world and they are part of ours.
- And that's so incredibly relevant right now.
- You know, there was a line from the episode
that was really poignant.
- You mark my words, the joy of midwifery never dims.
- There's so much sorrow as well as joy.
And as a midwife balancing that
is sometimes a little challenging.
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- I'd like to think that I would've been friends
with all the girls. (Andrea laughs)
You know, especially as somebody who has grown
in my midwifery career during the time period
that the show has been on.
- I was particularly impressed with Lucille Anderson.
Her character comes from another country
and to this country.
- I would say Phyllis Crane.
And for the reason that she seems
really tough on the outside,
but she's like a marshmallow inside.
And then I love sister Monica Joan, (Sister Monica yells)
she's always been a favorite.
- I love Sister Julienne.
I love her practical approach to things.
And she's so sensitive and nonjudgmental.
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- Oh my goodness - Gosh.
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- [Deborah McBain] Oh my goodness.
- [Katie Moriarty] Wow.
I want to say it's great to see your faces.
- Thank you, thank you very much indeed.
- I suppose it would be interesting to know.
Is there anything that we're missing as a show?
You know, is there any element that hasn't yet been shown?
- I was going to say, as far as getting emotional
during a birth,
that I think most midwives are able to focus
in on their patient and what's going on.
I find that after the birth is when I get emotional.
- Yes.
And you see that little one lying there.
It's so much hope isn't it.
There's so much.
When they're there.
- Yeah.
- That life ahead.
It's such an extraordinary thing.
- I mean sometimes for the sake of the drama,
we always laugh about this.
How obviously we're meant to remain professional and calm.
And sometimes for the sake of the drama,
we have to not do that.
- I think too,
one thing that I've really appreciated with the show
and your depictions is that yes, you're entertaining,
but you're really informing.
And that helped to educate.
- I have to say, that I think
one of the things one's really proud
to be a part of is to be a part of really
a celebration of what you all do.
- Jenny, you, your portrayal of Sister Julienne.
One of my favorite characters,
because she's just so universally accepting.
- She just, she gets on with it.
There's a job to do.
And there are people to look after.
And that's the most important.
And just take care of it and take care of the women.
Take care of what's happening.
- The professionalism in such an emotional context
is what's particularly extraordinary about you guys really.
But rest assured, you are treasured and remembered
for what you do.
So thank you so very much.
I'm going to have to go,
but it's been a,
it's been a complete pleasure and such an honor
to meet you all.
- Goodbye and thank you.
And thank you for your interest.
As I say, I just hope that we're serving you well,
because you do the most wonderful job.
It's brilliant.
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- It's been an honor to meet you.
- Okay, bye.
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- I think Call the Midwife really celebrates the work
of midwifery through really showing
the full scope of practice of what Nurse Midwives do.
It's not just pregnancy, labor, and birth and postpartum.
It's really that full lifespan.
Care, primary care, preventative care,
reproductive health care.
- To be able to bring up the difficult subjects
in such loving, accepting ways.
I'm hoping that people can open up their minds a little bit
to different ideas.
- Just like looking back at the shows
was interesting perspective.
It makes us think back on our careers.
And think about those patients who stand out to us
for one reason or another.
And that was really sweet for me.
- And I give kudos to the BBC and PBS,
for kind of the risk-taking
that you have done with this show,
because it is right out there to see.
And for some people that can be a bit overwhelming,
but it's amazing how the entire family can watch it.
- [Trixie] Your unbelievably brave.
And I wish we all had your courage.
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