Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer Worth

Episode 73 is the 2025 Page to Screen podcast where The Boston Sisters talk about 5 books related to historical drama series and films for summer reading.This year we highlight stories or provide a deeper dive into the films and series featured in the 4th podcast season (2024 - 2025). The authors of three 2025 summer reads were guests on the podcast.*​The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen* (2015) | Ep. 58​The Piano Lesson by August Wilson (1986) | Ep. 62​Shirley Chisholm In Her Own Words: Speeches and Writings by Zinga A. Fraser, PhD* (2024) | Ep. 59​Call The Midwife by Jennifer Worth (2002) | Ep. 70​Miss Austen by Gill Hornby* (2020) | Ep. 71-------TIMESTAMPS0:14 - Intro to Episode 731:17 - THE SYMPATHIZER/Viet Thanh Nguyen9:40 - The PIANO LESSON/August Wilson12:59 -SHIRLEY CHISHOLM IN HER OWN WORDS: SPEECHES AND WRITINGS/ Zinga A. Fraser, editor27:52 - Break28:30 CALL THE MIDWIFE/Jennifer Worth41:14 - MISS AUSTEN/Gill Hornby53:05 - Recap------SUBSCRIBE to HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS® on your favorite podcast platformENJOY past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast  SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!

In episode 70, we go behind the scenes of CALL THE MIDWIFE with Jenny Agutter who portrays Sister Julienne in the series. Jenny Agutter has been with CALL THE MIDWIFE since the series premiere in 2012. CALL THE MIDWIFE is enjoying its 14th season on PBS.Created and written by Heidi Thomas, CALL THE MIDWIFE is based on the trilogy of memoirs by Jennifer Worth about her experiences as a midwife nurse in London's East End during the 1950s (Season 14 is set in 1970). The series presents moving and intimate stories that capture the history and work of British midwifery with the characters's personal and the Poplar community's struggles with illness, addiction, domestic violence, xenophobia and racism, poverty, displacement, death and grief.During the conversation, Agutter emphasizes the show's focus on humanity, empathy, and community, and its accurate portrayal of midwifery practices.--------TIMESTAMPS0:08 - Introduction to Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters podcast1:28 - CALL THE MIDWIFE show overview and themes4:01 - Jenny Agutter on CALL THE MIDWIFE's popularity6:10 -  Season 14 themes and social issues11:41 - Historical and medical accuracy in CALL THE MIDWIFE 15:00 - Medical impact of CALL THE MIDWIFE 21:15 - Sister Julienne's role and character arc27: 59 - Empathy and community in CALL THE MIDWIFE31:12 - Public health versus community care and health34:12 - Sister Julienne's leadership and community support35.12 - Future of Nonnatus House40:00 - Where to catch CALL THE MIDWIFE (PBS, Netflix)40:33 - Books related to CALL THE MIDWIFE42:22 - DisclaimerSUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite podcast platformLISTEN to past past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast  SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!

In episode 70, we go behind the scenes of the drama series CALL THE MIDWIFE with Jenny Agutter who portrays Sister Julienne. Jenny Agutter has been with CALL THE MIDWIFE since the series's premiere in 2012. CALL THE MIDWIFE is enjoying its 14th season on PBS.Created and written by Heidi Thomas, CALL THE MIDWIFE is based on the trilogy of memoirs by Jennifer Worth about her experiences as a midwife nurse in London's East End during the 1950s (Season 14 is set in 1970). In the preview for episode 70, Jenny Agutter talks about why CALL THE MIDWIFE is a series for our times.The complete podcast is available April 8, 2025. 

In Episode 10 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with wife-and-husband writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to discuss their latest romantic comedy, BOOK BOYFRIEND. After yet another disastrous relationship, Jennifer Worth seeks refuge in an immersive reader experience for her favorite romantasy series, Elytheum Courts. It's everything she's dreamed of—until her work nemesis, Scott Daniels, unexpectedly arrives, making her question everything she thought she knew about him. Packed with beloved tropes and sparkling chemistry, BOOK BOYFRIEND is a must-read romcom that will delight your inner romantasy fan. Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love the episode? Please subscribe to this podcast! #newrelease #bookrelease #romance #romancebooks #romanticcomedy #emilywibberley #austinsiegemundbroka #emilyandaustin #berkley #traceydevlyn #undercurrentsofromance #podcast #podcastepisode #podcastguest #authorsontheair #authorinterview⁠ ⁠#writingcommunity⁠ #authorssupportingauthors #videobookclub #tbr ⁠#tbr2025#books⁠ ⁠#bookrecommendations⁠ ⁠#bookaddiction⁠ ⁠

In Episode 10 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with wife-and-husband writing duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to discuss their latest romantic comedy, BOOK BOYFRIEND. After yet another disastrous relationship, Jennifer Worth seeks refuge in an immersive reader experience for her favorite romantasy series, Elytheum Courts. It's everything she's dreamed of—until her work nemesis, Scott Daniels, unexpectedly arrives, making her question everything she thought she knew about him. Packed with beloved tropes and sparkling chemistry, BOOK BOYFRIEND is a must-read romcom that will delight your inner romantasy fan. Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love the episode? Please subscribe to this podcast! #newrelease #bookrelease #romance #romancebooks #romanticcomedy #emilywibberley #austinsiegemundbroka #emilyandaustin #berkley #traceydevlyn #undercurrentsofromance #podcast #podcastepisode #podcastguest #authorsontheair #authorinterview⁠ ⁠#writingcommunity⁠ #authorssupportingauthors #videobookclub #tbr ⁠#tbr2025#books⁠ ⁠#bookrecommendations⁠ ⁠#bookaddiction⁠ ⁠

"There is nothing more stressful than arguing with someone when you know you are right!"Jennifer Worth

I had an amazing chat with Katie Dolan about “The Midwife” by Jennifer Worth, the book that inspired the TV show “Call the Midwife”. We dived into all things birthing, motherhood, and the magic of community.Katie dove into her birthing and mothering experiences, the book's rich historical backdrop of East End, London, after WWII, and how media shapes our views on childbirth. We also celebrated the incredible importance of building and cherishing our communities.Katie is a long-time resident of Bon Air, Virginia, balancing life as a mother of (soon-to-be) six children and wife to one! A lover of all things literature, she's an avid reader across genres. Currently, Katie is taking a break from her work as a postpartum doula to prepare for the arrival of baby number six.Our drinks this week were from Perk! Coffee & Lunchbox our beloved Bon Air Coffee shop. Katie sipped on a Virginia Fog Tea, while I enjoyed an Iced Chai Latte, one of my favorite treats!In this EpisodeCall the Midwife TV showArticle by David Books “Communities of Character”

Also. Das heutige Thema liegt uns am Herzen. Sehr. Vielleicht ein bisschen zu sehr. Um was geht's? Um die Bibi & Tina Filme natürlich!! Wir sind Fans von allen vier Teilen - die Handlungen, die Charaktere, die Musik!!! Einfach alles ist großartig und wunderbar zum fremdschämen. Und dann finden wir raus, das es noch einen fünften Film gibt??? BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN: Jennifer Worth “Call The Midwife”(Edel Books, 2016) - https://tidd.ly/3WUZk2N * Mindy Kaling “Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me?” (Vermilion 2013) - https://tidd.ly/3LWaa2g * ERWÄHNUNGEN: Olympiasieger schläft im Park - https://tinyurl.com/29xy6js5 Leo The German - https://instagram.com/leothegerman/ Rioters carry out violent, racist attacks across several British cities. What happened, and what comes next? - https://tinyurl.com/2av85329 ISSF Olympiafalle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISSF_Olympic_trap Meet Yusuf Dikec: The Turkish shooter who has gone viral at the Paris 2024 Olympics - https://tinyurl.com/29lvxpxe Emiiiilio - https://instagram.com/emilio_sakraya_/ Neues Abenteuer von Bibi Blocksberg Ende 2025 im Kino - https://tinyurl.com/2ycby6hk HIER FINDET IHR UNS: Spotify Bewertung - https://tinyurl.com/24voda5d Apple Bewertung - https://apple.co/2NX1rBW YouTube Kanal - https://tinyurl.com/277fkhcm Buchempfehlungen - https://bit.ly/2Z7wb9r Musik-Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/2cnd34jq Kat - https://instagram.com/katcomatose Zora - https://instagram.com/ichbinszora Email-Kontakt: londoncallingpodcast (at) googlemail (dot) com *Affiliate Link (Thalia)

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American) - three Call The Midwife super fans, for the second part of our book review of the third of Jennifer Worth's books - on which Call The Midwife the series is based on - Farewell to the East End. We discuss how this compares to the tv show and how it translates.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, and on Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American) - three Call The Midwife super fans, for the first part of our book review of the third of Jennifer Worth's books - on which Call The Midwife the series is based on - Farewell to the East End. We discuss how this compares to the tv show and how it translates.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, and on Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has we've said before, March birthdays are the best birthdays! This episode we've got two books related to birth[days] and an announcement! One book is a memoir and the other is low fantasy. One changed the lives of women, the other has magic! One has a show on BBC the other... well it's just for the hehes and the hahas.In other news, our very own Rachael is with child! We wish her and her family love, health, and rest in this next stage. With that, we will also be taking a hiatus while they get their baring as a family of three. Be sure and check out our Instagram @isntitpastyourbedtime for updates on what we're reading and status on when we return. Books Discussed: Viciously Yours by Jamie Applegate HunterCall the Midwife: A True Story of the East End in the 1950s by Jennifer Worth

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American) - three Call The Midwife super fans, for the second part of our book review of the second of Jennifer Worth's books - on which Call The Midwife the series is based on - Shadows of the Workhouse. We discuss how this compares to the TV show and how it translates.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, and on Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American) - three Call The Midwife super fans, for the first part of our book review of the second of Jennifer Worth's books - on which Call The Midwife the series is based on - Shadows of the Workhouse. We discuss how this compares to the tv show and how it translates. Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, and on Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American), three Call The Midwife super fans, as we rewatch Call The Midwife from the start and discuss each episode in detail!This episode is Part 2 of our book club, where we have all read Jennifer Worth's "Call the Midwife" the book that inspired our favourite show! Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (2 Brits) and Jenn (an American), three Call The Midwife super fans, as we rewatch Call The Midwife from the start and discuss each episode in detail!It's here - we have all FINALLY read "Call The Midwife" the original book by Jennifer Worth that our favourite series is based on! Here is part 1 of our book club!Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwife, on Twitter @RECallthemidPod, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I haven't published much of late, but I have been busy reading books and juggling new things. I haven't been happy with my overall "life progress" lately, so I sat down and listed all the negatives and also the positives, which always helps to clarify where I am, what I have to work with, and what the next step might be toward my goals. I also am finally reviewing Call the Midwife, by Jennifer Worth. I'm already reading the second of three books in this series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-george6/support

Heidi Thomas is a screenwriter and playwright best known for Call the Midwife. The BBC TV series, which began in 2012, was originally a six part adaptation of a trilogy of memoirs by Jennifer Worth, recalling her experiences as a midwife in the East End of London. It was an immediate hit, with 10 million viewers a week, becoming one of BBC One’s most popular dramas and a fixture in the Christmas schedules. Born in 1962, Heidi Thomas grew up as the eldest of three children in the leafy suburbs of Liverpool. Her father ran a drain cleaning business while her mother looked after the children, including Heidi’s youngest brother David, who was born with Down’s Syndrome. Heidi studied English at Liverpool University, supporting herself by selling ladies’ underwear at a department store. During a bout of viral hepatitis, which left her unable to apply for jobs when she graduated, she entered a competition for new plays and won a prize for her debut, All Flesh is Grass. During the production,of her next play, Shamrocks and Crocodiles, she met the actor Stephen McGann. They went on to marry, and many years later Stephen was cast as the GP in Call the Midwife. After nearly a decade in the theatre, Heidi made the leap into television, first writing on existing series such as Soldier, Soldier and Doctor Finlay. Her other screenwriting credits include Lilies, based on her grandmother’s recollections, and adaptations of classic novels including Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford, Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. DISC ONE: You Belong to Me by The Duprees DISC TWO: Penny Lane by The Beatles DISC THREE: Gentle on my Mind by Dean Martin DISC FOUR: Who Will Sing Me Lullabies? by Kate Rusby DISC FIVE: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack DISC SIX: Finishing The Hat by Josh Groban DISC SEVEN: Agnus Dei from Requiem, op. 48, conducted by Nigel Short and performed by London Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble and Tenebrae DISC EIGHT: Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell BOOK CHOICE: London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew LUXURY ITEM: A hot water bottle CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor

El embarazo es uno de los momentos más mágicos e inciertos que una mujer puede vivir. Por un lado la emoción de llevar una vida en nuestro vientre y por el otro el desconocer todos los cambios que sufre nuestro cuerpo (más allá de lo obvio) nos hace dudar de nosotras mismas; aunado al miedo que nos han sembrado con el correr de los años con lo que le pasó a la vecina o la experiencia de nuestra prima, que a la final, nos entregamos a los médicos ciegamente sin considerar que ellos son humanos y se pueden equivocar también.   En este episodio comparto tanto documentales como series que están dedicadas al embarazo y parto, algunas de ellas solo buscan cuestionar las practicas actuales y presentan los partos vaginales como la opción perfecta para las mamas y les dan su lugar a las cesáreas.La lista originalmente la publiqué en un blog post, sin embargo, decidí grabar el episodio porque fueron documentales que me ayudaron mucho cuando estaba embarazada y estoy segura pueden ayudar a muchas mas mamitas.   The Business of Being Born Este documental muestra la experiencia de tener un bebé en los Estados Unidos y critica fuertemente el sistema de salud americano, haciendo énfasis en los altos costos asociados con un parto, ya que ese momento está visto como una emergencia y no como un momento natural. También tocan un poco el tema de los seguros médicos. Puedes buscar The Business of Being Born en YouTube.   Pregnant in America Un documental de padres primerizos donde muestran lo que aprenden sobre los hospitales, los médicos, las compañías de seguros, las parteras y los partos en el hogar mientras viajan por los Estados Unidos y Europa entrevistando a expertos y confrontando situaciones de parto, los expone a algunas realidades impactantes e inquietantes sobre el sistema de atención de maternidad de los Estados Unidos y lo que está sucediendo a mujeres embarazadas y sus bebés. Puedes ver Pregnant in America en Amazon.   The Birth Reborn | O Renascimiento do Parto | El Renacimiento del Parto Este documental es maravilloso y muestra de la grave realidad obstétrica mundial, especialmente en Brasil, que se caracteriza por un número alarmante de cesáreas o de partos con intervenciones traumáticas e innecesarias. Esta disponible en Netflix y sinceramente toda mujer embarazada lo debería ver.   The Birth Reborn 2 | O Renascimiento do Parto 2 | El Renacimiento del Parto 2 La segunda parte de este documental se enfoca enormemente en la violencia obstétrica de la que son victimas las madres en labor de parto y muestra como no se limita a intervenciones innecesarias, sino incluye intervenciones sin consentimiento, lenguaje abusivo y denigrante, burlas e incluso ignorar a la madre, no solo dejándola sola, sino también ignorando sus peticiones y síntomas. Al igual que la primera version, esta disponible en Netflix.   The Birth Reborn 3 | O Renascimiento do Parto 3 | El Renacimiento del Parto 3 En su tercera parte, este documental se enfoca en los centros de Nacimientos, es como el ambiente ayuda a que una madre se sienta empoderada y capaz de traer al mundo a su bebé y tener a su partera como ayudante y no como la que dicta que hacer, ni como hacer las cosas. Esta disponible en Netflix.   Why Not Home? |¿Porque no en casa? Este documental es totalmente diferente a los de la lista, porque quienes lo protagonizan son ginecologos obstetras, parteras y enfermeras que trabajan en el mundo de la maternidad ayudando a traer bebés al mundo.   Este es uno de mis documentales favoritos porque está basado en evidencia y realmente hablan sola la presión social que reciben las mamás que deciden parir en casa y peor aún si pertenecen al mundo obstetra.  Algo que particularmente me llamó mucho la atención, es el gran estigma que existe alrededor de los partos en casa y de cómo pasaron de ser lo normal a ser la excepción y básicamente están destinados a las personas que puedan pagar de su bolsillo el costo, ya que los seguros no los cubren.   Este está disponible para la venta y si los siguen por Instagram, suelen colocarlo gratis a sus seguidores por un tiempo limitado.   Call the Midwife | ¡Llama a la Comadrona! | ¡Llama a la Partera! – 8 temporadas Este no es precisamente un documental, sino mas bien una serie que me fascinó.Call The Midwife te ayudará a ver lo único de cada nacimiento, a ver el papel que jugaban las parteras o comadronas en el nacimiento de bebés en sus propias casas y también a poner en perspectiva la revolución que se vivía en el mundo al empezar a estar disponibles medicamentos que prometían el cielo y la tierra pero que luego fueron ligados a malformaciones en los bebés.   Es una serie basada en las memorias de Jennifer Worth, y cuenta las experiencias de un grupo de enfermeras recién graduadas que trabajan en mundo obstétrico de Poplar, un barrio pobre en Londres por allá en los años 50. Ellas trabajan a la par de monjas enfermeras de Nonnatus House. Está disponible en Netflix y también en Amazon Prime Video.   9 Months that Made you Esta serie revolucionaria sigue el proceso de gestación, utilizando el CGI de vanguardia para revelar la coreografía biológica más exquisita de la naturaleza. A lo largo de tres episodios, se describe cómo 100 billones de células se unen para hacer de cada uno de nosotros un individuo único y de cómo determinan la forma en la que sonreímos, el color de nuestros ojos y de cómo todo lo relacionado con nosotros, depende de una elaborada danza de biología que se esconde en el útero, todo sincronizado.   Este documental es perfecto para parejas que están pensando en quedar embarazadas, sin embargo, las mamitas que están en la dulce espera se pueden beneficiar muchísimo, porque pueden entender un montón de cosas que suceden y de las que básicamente tenemos muy poco control. La serie está disponible en Netflix.   Encuentra las notas del show en http://naturalmentemama.com/035

In this episode Sarah first discusses the Call the Midwife Trilogy by Jennifer Worth as well as the PBS series of the same name.  She also talks about the Fox and O’Hare series by Lee Goldberg and Janet Evanovich.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with UsWebsiteITunes FeedGSMC YouTube ChannelTwitterFacebookInstagramBlogDisclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Jeannette is nesting, Tara isn't sure what city she is in, and Susan is spreading her spores - Area X style! We discuss the books we felt peer pressured into reading, ask the question 'What is it?' (a lot), and try to fill in the blanks that Annihilation leaves in its wake. Join us as we chat about this sci-fi thriller mystery and try to discern the truth of Area X.Show NotesWhat did you think of Annihilation? Tell us about it on Goodreads! Or tweet your thoughts on the book and use the hashtag #EclecticReaders! Annihilation on Goodreads and Amazon Farewell to the East End by Jennifer Worth on Goodreads and Amazon American Gods by Neil Gaiman on Goodreads and Amazon Fathom by Cherie Priest on Goodreads and Amazon The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins on Goodreads and Amazon Life After Life by Kate Atkinson on Goodreads and Amazon 50 Shades of Grey by E L James on Goodreads and Amazon Next Month's Book The Name of the Wind on Goodreads and Amazon

In this episode Sarah first discusses the Call the Midwife Trilogy by Jennifer Worth as well as the PBS series of the same name.  She also talks about the Fox and O’Hare series by Lee Goldberg and Janet Evanovich.Follow the GSMC Book Review Podcast at http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.html

Screenwriter Heidi Thomas shares the process of transforming Jennifer Worth's memoirs into the BBC period drama 'Call the Midwife', a TV series about midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s

We introduce ourselves with books. We discuss Book Bingo and all its glorious nerdiness. And we discuss a legacy written in a long letter to his son.Show Notes Gilead on Goodreads and Amazon Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery on Amazon and Goodreads Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White on Amazon and Goodreads Bonk by Mary Roach on Amazon and Goodreads Book Bingo board Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth on Amazon and Goodreads Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard on Goodreads Vampire Diaries by L.J Smith on Goodreads The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman on Amazon and Goodreads What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander on Amazon and Goodreads The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank on Amazon and Goodreads T. S. Eliot Collected Poems by T. S. Eliot on Amazon Evelina by Fanny Burney on Amazon and Goodreads The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros on Amazon and Goodreads Eclectic Readers on Goodreads Next Month’s Book The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton on Amazon and Goodreads

With Kirsty Lang. The TV drama series Call the Midwife follows the working and personal lives of a team of midwives working in east London in the 1950s and is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth. The second series starts on Sunday on BBC One. Writer and reviewer Dreda Say Mitchell reflects on its appeal, and whether it can sustain its success. Ruthie Henshall is an actress, singer and dancer and has starred in many popular musicals - including Les Miserables, Cats and Cabaret. She's about to begin a UK tour - where her show will include many of the greatest musical hits of the past 20 years. She discusses her career, and the demands made on musical theatre performers. What does an artist see in an election campaign? Nicola Green, whose silkscreen prints reflecting on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign go on show today at the Walker Art Gallery, and photographer Simon Roberts, the official Artist for the UK's 2010 General Election, discuss their experiences of following politicians on the campaign trail. Producer Ellie Bury.

With John Wilson Screenwriter Heidi Thomas, whose credits include Cranford, discusses her forthcoming TV adaptation of Jennifer Worth's best-selling memoir Call The Midwife, set in the East End of London in the 1950s. John talks to the trumpeter Alison Balsom, twice-winner of the Female Artist Of The Year award at the Classic Brits, whose latest CD showcases 20th century works for trumpet, including a piece written for Alison by the composer James MacMillan Publisher Jamie Byng tells the story behind The Last Holiday, the posthumous memoir of singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron In a year where arts organisations around the UK are calling for volunteers for a range of projects, Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller explains why he's advertising for people to help with his own installations, which include a fully-functional cafe. Producer Rebecca Nicholson.