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WE’VE been promised a slightly different Christmas special from Nonnatus House this year. Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Turner, says: “It’s an interesting episode. We try to give a bit of hope, a little bit of sparkle.”

In the 90-minute episode, it’s 1965 and the circus comes to Poplar – watch out for Peter Davison as the ringmaster. Meanwhile, there are fears for

Sister Monica Joan’s health and Trixie (Helen George, left) receives a rage-inducing gift.