Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth the story follows twenty-two year old Jenny who in 1957 leaves her comfortable home to become a midwife in Londons East End slums. She expects to find a hospital and is surprised to find that the clinic is a convent Nonnatus House. Working alongside her fellow nurses and the medically-trained nuns Jenny has her eyes opened to the harsh living conditions. But she also discovers the warm hearts and the bravery of the mothers each one a heroine in Jennys eyes.
Review
I would have scored 10 for this series except for the fact that it doesn't truly follow the accounts written in the book from which it is taken.
Some of the diversions from the book are to allow the characters other than Jenny Lee to have stronger story lines which I can accept to an extent. But some of the story lines have been expanded for dramatic effect so they are not relying upon the original author's memoirs but rather the imagination of the scriptwriters which I think is somewhat regrettable.
Having said that I am finding the series entirely watchable and enjoyable. All the cast seem to be good but I must say I am most impressed with Miranda Hart as Chummy what a brick she is.