The second series of "Call The Midwife" is now being shown on BBC1. Following on from my previous posting that listed all the songs from the first series, here are those from Series 2. EPISODE 1 "Younger Than Springtime" by Bill Lee and John Kerr. "Shangri-La" by The Four Coins "Friendly Persuasion" by The Four Aces I am not familiar with any of the above, so it is thanks to Amazon listing the songs in the soon to be released compilation. The person choosing the songs still tries to find something by The Four Aces. Their fourth appearance on the show. EPISODE 2 "My Special Angel" by Malcolm Vaughn. (Sorry - I originally put Michael Vaughn) I normally only include the old songs, but I must mention the version at the end: an Original Cast Recording by The Cub Scouts. This is also on the double CD compilation out on 18th February. "Jump Jive An' Wail" by Louis Prima. "The Ying Tong Song" by The Goons. Why only just over 30 seconds worth? What a swiz. Even worse, it is not on the CD. Go to YouTube to hear the full version. Awesome. "Memories Are Made Of This" by Dean Martin with Dick Slade and his Orchestra. One of my favourite singers, and what a song to end a highly emotional episode. And isn't Vanessa Redgrave superb? P.S. There was a song played in the background when Jenny and Trixie are talking in their bedroom that was so indistinct, I didn't even mention it. Thanks to Christine, it was "I Only have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos (5th March 2014). EPISODE 3 "Young Love" by Tab Hunter There is also an inaudible song in the background half way through. Anyone hear it? Found it! "In The Still of the Night" by The Five Satins EPISODE 4 "Raunchy" by Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra (the opening instrumental - that took some finding) "Young Love" by Tab Hunter (Yes, the same as at the end of Episode 3) "Everybody Loves a Lover" by Doris Day with Frank Devol and his Orchestra "Tequila" by The Champs. Thanks to Iain Cooke for the advice. EPISODE 5 "Love With No Love In Return" by The Five Satins "Baby Lover" by Petula Clark "Blue Moon" by Elvis Presley "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair" by Mitzi Gaynor "If I Loved You" by Jane Morgan Unknown song at the very end. Thanks to Christine, the song played over the end credits was "Last Night I Dreamed" by The Fiestas. EPISODE 6 "Secretly" by Jimmie Rogers Unknown song played on the radio when Trixie shows off her new shoes. Thanks to Iain this is "We Are Not Alone" by Frankie Vaughn. "Born Too Late" by The Poni-Tails (this takes me back) "When" by The Kalin Twins (so does this fabulous song) "If Dreams Came True" by Pat Boone "For Your Precious Love" by Jerry Butler (did not know this song, but isn't it great) "The Walk" by Jimmy McCracklin EPISODE 7 "Volare" by Dean Martin "A Certain Smile" by Johnny Mathis "I Can Dream, Can't I" by The Andrews Sisters "Patricia" by Perez Prado and his Orchestra (the title had me stumped for ages, although I knew the tune) "Baby Oh Baby" by The Shells (a group I had never heard of) EPISODE 8 There is a song played on the radio where Fred is talking to his daughter. It comes on after 11minutes or so, but is hardly audible. Again thanks to Iain, this is "Am I Wasting My Time On You" by Frankie Vaughn. "Catch A Falling Star" by Perry Como (the fourth, and best, of his songs played in the series. It gained a gold record as the "A" side of a record which had "Magic Moments" as the "B" side and also became a separate hit. We had it on 78rpm. I will write a separate post about "Catch a Falling Star") "Wonderful, Wonderful" by Johnny Mathis So that concludes this series of "Call the Midwife". There are a couple of songs on the double CD that I somehow missed. "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos, (see final note on Episode 2 above) "Meet Me On The Corner" by Max Bygraves and "Good Golly" by The Johnny Otis Show. There are also a couple of instrumentals: "Tequila" by The Champs and "Ram Bunk Shush" by Bill Doggett. Any advice on when these were played would be gratefully received.
Because we just can't get enough of that heart-warming drama.
"Call the Midwife" follows the dedicated midwives, nurses, and nuns of Nonnatus House as they provide pregnant mothers in underprivileged Poplar with
While most definitely an ensemble drama, Call the Midwife most often utilizes the perspectives of the four young midwives at the story's center: confident Jenny Lee (Jessica Raine), sophisticated Beatrix "Trixie" Franklin (Helen George), clumsy Camilla "Chummy" Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne (Miranda Hart), and meek Cynthia Miller (Bryony Hannah). The quartet of woman could not possibly be more different from each another, yet somehow, their dynamic works remarkably well: As they sip Babycham and listen to records after hours, they embody a certain spirit of unity and power. Raine's Jenny — based on memoirist Worth — anchors the show in both a physical and emotional sense, seeing as it's narrated by "mature Jenny" (Vanessa Redgrave), looking back on her life at Nonnatus House. The duality of perspectives presented, the innocence of contemporary Jenny juxtaposed against the experience of her future counterpart, gives the show a patina of gravitas. It helps as well that the disembodied voice belongs to Redgrave, whose heartfelt narration is one of the hallmarks of the show.
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Corporation avoids head to head after rival schedules long-running soap against hit drama on 19 February. By Tara Conlan
BBC's Call The Midwife has proven to be a hit with audiences. Here are some other shows that offer a similar level of warmth and comedy.
Trailers, images and poster for the twelfth season of the British period drama series CALL THE MIDWIFE
Chatham Historic Dockyard Any visitor to the Dockyard can walk through the area that they used in this television series but you can also pay to have a guided tour run by guides dressed up as the midwives. www.thedockyard.co.uk/
Series 12 of the BBC drama is almost at its end
A young guest star from season 10 will be making a return in a cameo appearance, as confirmed in heartwarming behind-the-scenes images.
"Call the Midwife" follows the dedicated midwives, nurses, and nuns of Nonnatus House as they provide pregnant mothers in underprivileged Poplar with
While most definitely an ensemble drama, Call the Midwife most often utilizes the perspectives of the four young midwives at the story's center: confident Jenny Lee (Jessica Raine), sophisticated Beatrix "Trixie" Franklin (Helen George), clumsy Camilla "Chummy" Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne (Miranda Hart), and meek Cynthia Miller (Bryony Hannah). The quartet of woman could not possibly be more different from each another, yet somehow, their dynamic works remarkably well: As they sip Babycham and listen to records after hours, they embody a certain spirit of unity and power. Raine's Jenny — based on memoirist Worth — anchors the show in both a physical and emotional sense, seeing as it's narrated by "mature Jenny" (Vanessa Redgrave), looking back on her life at Nonnatus House. The duality of perspectives presented, the innocence of contemporary Jenny juxtaposed against the experience of her future counterpart, gives the show a patina of gravitas. It helps as well that the disembodied voice belongs to Redgrave, whose heartfelt narration is one of the hallmarks of the show.
