Sister Julienne is seconded to a maternity ward, and is impressed by how modern technology is being used to help the mothers - but is left with a moral dilemma after assisting on a traumatic birth. A young man from Poplar is delighted to be accepted into university, but his mother is less than happy. His dreams are jeopardised when his girlfriend gets pregnant, a development that puts pressure on the whole family.
Casts:
Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Stephen McGann, Cliff Parisi, Laura Main, Linda Bassett, Annabelle Apsion, Oliver Rix, Georgie Glen, Zephryn Taitte, Megan Cusack, Linda Hargreaves, Francesca Fullilove, Rebecca Gethings, Renee Bailey, Natalie Quarry, Helen George