#17– Sister Bernadette Makes a Decision (S2.7)

This week we'e talking about the seventh episode of season two of Call the Midwife. On this episode Cynthia has an angry patient with diabetes, Jenny has a patient from the West Indies who is the object of her neighbours' racism, and Sister Bernadette spends time recovering from tuberculosis and ruminating on her life choices.


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If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

Just as we did between seasons one and two, we’d love to feature some true birth stories between seasons two and three. If you have a birth story you would like to share please send it to us!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#16– Sister Monica Joan Hides in a Bathroom (S2.6)

This week we're talking about the sixth episode of season two of Call the Midwife. In this episode Dr. Turner and Sister Bernadette arrange for tuberculosis screening in Poplar, and Jenny has a patient whose father is on his death bed.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

Just as we did between seasons one and two, we’d love to feature some true birth stories between seasons two and three. If you have a birth story you would like to share please send it to us!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#15– Sister Monica Joan Avoids a Holiday (S2.5)

This week we're talking about the fifth episode of season two of Call the Midwife. In this episode Nonatus House hosts a baby show, and Jenny has a patient who wants to end her pregnancy.

We invited our friend Annemarie, who works at a women's health clinic to come join us on this episode with her perspective. Look for that near the end of the episode.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#14– Jane Gets a Goldfish (S2.4)

This week we're talking about the fourth episode of season two of Call the Midwife. On this episode Jenny struggles to help a family care for a baby born with spina bifida, and Jane gets a pet goldfish.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#13– Jenny at the Hospital (S2.3)

This week we're talking about the third episode of season two of Call the Midwife. In this episode, Jenny is sent to the London and adjusts to hospital nursing, and new orderly Jane comes to Nonatus House.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#12– Cynthia in Doubt (S2.2)

This week we're talking about the second episode of the second season of Call the Midwife. On this episode Cynthia copes with self-doubt after a tragedy, and Peter and Chummy prepare to go to Sierra Leone.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#11– Trixie on a Boat (S2.1)

This week we're talking about the first regular episode of the second season of Call the Midwife. On this episode Jenny tries to help a woman who is being beaten and burned by her husband, and Trixie and Sister Evangelina try to help a woman in labour on a cargo ship.


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#10–First Christmas Special

Merry Christmas Everyone! Ok, it's not Christmas for us in the real world, but we have a gift anyway! We're back to regular updates recapping full episodes of Call the Midwife!

This time we're talking about the Christmas Special that aired between seasons one and two of Call the Midwife. On this episode, Chummy prepares for a pageant, Jenny tries to help an old woman, and a teenage girl hides a secret.

I hope you enjoy it!


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you!

You can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#9–Birth Story Minisode: Jen's First Child

Poplar Opinion is going to take a short break before we start recapping season 2 of Call the Midwife. That break doesn't mean we have nothing, though! During that break we'll air a few birth stories from real life. Today friend of the show Jen (@jennerosity on twitter) is sharing the story of the birth of her first child.

If you would like to share a birth story on Poplar Opinion, send it to us and we'll include it either before season 2 or else in the break between seasons 2 and 3!


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you! We’re also hoping to include some real birth stories as minisodes between seasons; if you’d like to share your birth or adoption story you can record yourself reading it or write it out and Jan will read it.

To contact us for that or any reason you can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.

#8–Birth Story Minisode: Jan's Second Child

Poplar Opinion is going to take a short break before we start recapping season 2 of Call the Midwife. That break doesn't mean we have nothing, though! During that break we'll air a few birth stories from real life. Today Jan is sharing the story of the birth of our second daughter.

If you would like to share a birth story on Poplar Opinion, send it to us and we'll include it either before season 2 or else in the break between seasons 2 and 3!


If you’re enjoying Poplar Opinion, please consider supporting us at patreon.com/clockworkscast!

If you have thoughts about Poplar Opinion or about Call the Midwife, we’d love to hear from you! We’re also hoping to include some real birth stories as minisodes between seasons; if you’d like to share your birth or adoption story you can record yourself reading it or write it out and Jan will read it.

To contact us for that or any reason you can email us at poplar @ clockworksacademy.com, and find and follow us on twitter @poplaropinion. You might also want to find us at our individual twitter accounts. We're unique people, not a corporate entity. Jan is @jayellmo and Paul is @thatpaulmoffett.