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Violet Buckle is a fictional character portrayed by Annabelle Apsion in the TV series Call the Midwife.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Episode #4.5 (season 4), they were 54 years old.
They appear in 70 episodes out of a total of 103 aired so far and have accumulated 274 positive votes.

Violet Buckle

by Annabelle Apsion

character

Episodes70

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    Episode #4.5

    episode S4.E5 february 2015
    Sister Mary Cynthia returns to Nonnatus House, Barbara has trouble communicating with a pregnant Sylheti woman, Shelagh helps Patrick with his exhausting workload, and Trixie struggles to cope with her pain.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #4.6

    episode S4.E6 february 2015
    Phyllis deals with a diabetic teenager who has fallen pregnant, Sister Mary Cynthia comes into contact with a group of Irish Travellers, and Patsy organizes a square dance to raise money for the Cubs' trip to Norfolk.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #4.7

    episode S4.E7 march 2015
    A pair of school friends are unexpectedly reunited in the delivery room, and a mix up results in complications for both. Meanwhile, Barbara helps a couple in need of assistance, and Patsy's secret relationship with Delia pains them both.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #4.8

    episode S4.E8 march 2015
    Trixie and Sister Mary Cynthia help a deaf-and-dumb woman, and Barbara has a baffling case. Meanwhile, Fred's daughter arrives from Birmingham and interferes with his and Violet's engagement, and Delia has a proposal for Patsy.
  • 8.6
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    Christmas Special

    episode S5.E0 december 2015
    As Christmas approaches, an outbreak of measles hits Poplar. Meanwhile, Tom receives an intriguing offer from the BBC, a face from Patsy's past returns, and Sister Monica Joan goes missing.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #5.5

    episode S5.E5 may 2016
    Phyllis becomes concerned about a new mother who is finding it difficult to cope, Fred must step in to help run the shop when Violet is injured, while Timothy makes Patrick have a realization.
  • 9
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    Episode #5.8

    episode S5.E8 may 2016
    Patrick is horrified to learn that a medication prescribed to expectant mothers may be the cause of the recent birth defects in Poplar, while the Nonnatus House residents and the community at large are devastated when tragedy strikes.
  • 8.4
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    Christmas Special

    episode S6.E0 december 2016
    A group from Nonnatus House travels overseas in order to assist a struggling clinic in South Africa.
  • 8.2
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    Episode #6.1

    episode S6.E1 january 2017
    The Nonnatus House staff face great change, Phyllis and Barbara help a battered wife, while Sister Mary Cynthia becomes increasingly fragile.
  • 8.1
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    Episode #6.4

    episode S6.E4 february 2017
    Nonnatus House advertises for a new midwife, while Trixie, Sister Winifred and Tom help an expectant mother in a difficult situation.
  • 8.6
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    Episode #6.5

    episode S6.E5 february 2017
    Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit, Fred and Violet take in a vulnerable young man, Sister Monica Joan makes a discovery, and Trixie meets a charming dentist.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #6.6

    episode S6.E6 february 2017
    As the Cuban Missile Crisis brings fear to Poplar, Sister Julienne tries to arrange the return of Sister Mary Cynthia, while Valerie deals with a very challenging case.
  • 8.7
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    Episode #6.8

    episode S6.E8 march 2017
    A new contraceptive clinic adjacent to the Nonnatus maternity unit causes trouble, while an unexpected letter to Barbara sends everyone into a frenzy.
  • 8.6
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    Christmas Special

    episode S7.E0 december 2017
    As the year comes to an end, Poplar faces unprecedented and relentless wintry conditions, which pose a challenge to the occupants of Nonnatus House and the community at large.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #7.1

    episode S7.E1 march 2018
    As the Big Freeze of 1963 continues, Nonnatus House welcomes their newest midwife, while contending with the effects of the weather.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #7.2

    episode S7.E2 march 2018
    As Lucille settles into her duties, she faces prejudice from a patient's mother, while Sister Winifred opens her mothercraft classes up to fathers, and the Turners meet their new au pair.
  • 8.2
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    Episode #7.3

    episode S7.E3 april 2018
    A patient of Phyllis' receives a devastating diagnosis, Fred and Violet organise a beauty pageant, Magda discloses a secret, and Trixie makes a tough decision.
  • 8.1
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    Episode #7.5

    episode S7.E5 april 2018
    The fear of a potential smallpox outbreak grips Poplar, Lucille helps a woman with a phobia of childbirth, and the Buckles organize a charity picnic.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #7.6

    episode S7.E6 april 2018
    A recently widowed expectant mother faces hardship, Valerie and Lucille's teenage health class is met with opposition, and Sister Monica Joan prepares for her cataract surgery.
  • 9
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    Episode #7.7

    episode S7.E7 april 2018
    The Turners attempt to improve the life of a young man from a remand home, Lucille finds unexpected friendship, while Nonnatus House is filled with worry for Barbara.
  • 8.9
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    Episode #7.8

    episode S7.E8 may 2018
    A nearby maternity home closes, bringing new patients to Nonnatus, while Tom deals with his grief and Sister Monica Joan is given a surprise.
  • 8.6
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    Christmas Special

    episode S8.E0 december 2018
    As Christmas approaches, Sisters Julienne and Winifred are called to the Mother House, where important decisions must be made. Meanwhile, Trixie returns from Italy, and the midwives help with a difficult birth.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #8.1

    episode S8.E1 march 2019
    As two new nuns join Nonnatus House, a shocking case exposes the seedier side of Poplar, while a complicated birth tests Trixie and Phyllis.
  • 8.6
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    Episode #8.2

    episode S8.E2 january 2019
    As Violet runs for election as a councillor, Lucille befriends an elderly woman facing eviction, and Sister Hilda supports a Ghanaian family suffering from a mysterious illness.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #8.3

    episode S8.E3 january 2019
    A troubled mother receives support from Shelagh and an unexpected source, Valerie helps a woman whose child is born with a cleft palate, and Phyllis has ambitious plans for the Whitsun bank holiday.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #8.5

    episode S8.E5 february 2019
    A young bride-to-be suffers an identity crisis after the diagnosis of a hidden condition, an expectant father is diagnosed with a rare condition himself, and romance is in the air for Lucille.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #8.6

    episode S8.E6 may 2019
    When Phyllis is admitted to hospital, Mother Mildred returns to cover her assignments, and soon causes a stir, while Lucille cares for an unwed teenager who wants to keep her baby.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #8.7

    episode S8.E7 may 2019
    A woman's pregnancy is affected by her husband's infidelity, Sister Frances faces her first solo delivery, Shelagh receives news about May, and Valerie's loyalty is tested.
  • 8.5
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    Episode #8.8

    episode S8.E8 may 2019
    As Shelagh plans a ball to raise money for new medical equipment, Valerie must come to terms with recent events, while Sister Hilda assists a terminally ill young woman.
  • 8.3
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    Christmas Special

    episode S9.E0 december 2019
    The midwives answer the call for medical help in the Outer Hebrides.
  • 8.6
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    Episode #9.1

    episode S9.E1 january 2020
    In January 1965, a diphtheria outbreak sweeps through Poplar and Mother Mildred seeks to help a distraught woman who abandoned her newborn.
  • 8.2
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    Episode #9.2

    episode S9.E2 january 2020
    Sister Julienne intervenes in the case of a pregnant prostitute, a family's plan to leave Poplar are up in the air when a mysterious illness strikes, and Sgt. Woolf faces a health crisis of his own.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #9.3

    episode S9.E3 january 2020
    Lucille encounters a defiant expectant mother who is less than kind, Phyllis attempts to help an immigrant mother with an alarming medical condition, and Shelagh and Trixie put on a fashion show to raise funds for the maternity home.
  • 8.1
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    Episode #9.4

    episode S9.E4 january 2020
    Nonnatus House welcomes four male junior doctors to live and work among the midwives while Fred tries to help a sick man whose home is to be demolished.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Episode #9.5

    episode S9.E5 april 2020
    The plight of a harried matriarch profoundly affects Sister Julienne and Sister Frances, while Sister Hilda helps a nervous expectant father.
  • 8.6
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    Episode #9.6

    episode S9.E6 may 2020
    Valerie's cousin Maureen endures a difficult labor and subsequent issues, while the Turners' adoption of May comes under threat.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #9.7

    episode S9.E7 may 2020
    Trixie helps a blind mother care for her new baby, Kevin makes an error which troubles Sister Frances, and Valerie becomes concerned for her grandmother.
  • 8.6
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    Episode #9.8

    episode S9.E8 may 2020
    The local council threatens to cut funding to Nonnatus House, which may face demolition. Two pregnant women discover they have something surprising in common.
  • 8.6
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    Christmas Special

    episode S10.E0 december 2020
    Sister Monica Joan is rushed to hospital, while Trixie is less than impressed to receive a subscription to a Marriage Bureau as a Christmas present. Meanwhile, the circus is in town.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #10.1

    episode S10.E1 april 2021
    Sister Julienne and Doctor Turner clash over whether to provide a private care service. Then a distressing birth raises fears of another Thalidomide case.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #10.2

    episode S10.E2 april 2021
    Sister Frances finds herself in a tricky situation when a pregnant woman confides in her. Cyril helps a family find shelter after they are evicted from their home. Sister Julienne's new venture hits a stumbling block.
  • 8.1
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    Episode #10.3

    episode S10.E3 may 2021
    Sister Hilda and Doctor Turner are involved with a young woman whose health presents a series of challenges. A complicated pregnancy leads the Nonnatus House team on a path of discovery.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #10.4

    episode S10.E4 may 2021
    As the World Cup draws near Fred places a risky bet on the final. Nonnatus House welcomes four new pupil midwives, Dr Turner meets a 17-year-old boy harboring a desperate secret, and Cyril and Lucille's relationship continues to blossom.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #10.5

    episode S10.E5 may 2021
    With sister Julienne away on a refresher course, sister Hilda steps in to carry out home visits. The new pupil midwives are settling in well, and there is a sense of hope in the air. While examining expectant mother Vera Sands during a routine visit, sister Julienne is concerned by her toddler daughter who is displaying troubling symptoms. Determined to find out what's wrong, sister Julienne and Dr Turner are on the case. Meanwhile, an overly protective mother struggles to cope with her daughter's teenage pregnancy and is insistent on keeping it low key, much to the frustration of new pupil midwife Nancy Corrigan.
  • 8.2
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    Episode #10.6

    episode S10.E6 may 2021
    Trixie stirs up controversy in the community when she speaks out on behalf of a patient who is pregnant with her fifth child, but whose personal life is far from stable. Dr Turner and Sister Frances try to help a woman who is refusing medical treatment through the last weeks of her pregnancy, and Nancy reveals a secret about her background that could threaten her relationship with Nonnatus House.
  • 8.7
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    Episode #10.7

    episode S10.E7 may 2021
    The Nonnatus House staff struggles to come to terms with Nancy's revelation. Sister Frances and Trixie rally the others to take a stand and do something about Poplar's growing housing crisis. Sister Hilda relishes taking charge when Sister Julienne takes her annual leave, Timothy Turner prepares to leave for medical school, and Cyril is forced to reconsider his future after he receives news from home. A very special baby is born, causing a rift in a close-knit family and leading many people to count their blessings.
  • 8.6
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    Christmas Special

    episode S11.E0 december 2021
    Lucille and Cyril are excited about their wedding but as the day approaches, nothing seems to run smoothly, and the ceremony itself is put in jeopardy.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Episode #11.1

    episode S11.E1 march 2022
    Demolition work in Poplar uncovers a long-buried secret that leads to a testing and emotional case for the team. Sister Julienne takes on a sensitive delivery.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Episode #11.2

    episode S11.E2 september 2022
    At the monthly cytology clinic, Sister Frances comforts a young woman who is struggling with a life-changing diagnosis. Lucille supports a difficult mother.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Episode #11.3

    episode S11.E3 september 2022
    Shelagh organizes a special celebration to mark 100 years since the Order first arrived in Poplar - although Sister Hilda feels that she should have been in charge of the festivities.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Episode #11.4

    episode S11.E4 january 2022
    Sister Hilda and Dr Turner supports a young father with a lung condition and Trixie takes the lead with a struggling first-time mother.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Episode #11.5

    episode S11.E5 september 2022
    Trixie has been assigned to a complicated case involving a crane driver who was injured in a workplace accident and is now paraplegic. Meanwhile, Nancy and Sister Frances give a talk on the facts of life at a primary school.
  • 8
    /10

    Episode #11.6

    episode S11.E6 february 2022
    Sister Monica Joan seeks advice from a clairvoyant. Matthew is shocked to discover squatters in one of his warehouses, and Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career.
  • 8.6
    /10

    Episode #11.7

    episode S11.E7 february 2022
    An unforeseen event in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet. But this time it's not the bricks and mortar that are in danger - it's the people.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Episode #11.8

    episode S11.E8 february 2022
    Nonnatus House faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar. As the community rallies together, the team must overcome personal anguish to help the injured.
  • 8
    /10

    Episode #12.1

    episode S12.E1 march 2023
    It's April 1968 and change is coming to Nonnatus House. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, and the sisters welcome a new recruit.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Christmas Special

    episode S12.E1 december 2022
    The Turners support a family still suffering the devastating effects of thalidomide, Miss Higgins is involved in an unexpected delivery, and the community stages a talent show.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #12.3

    episode S12.E3 april 2023
    Sister Veronica is shaken when a mother reveals a terrible truth about her marriage. Shelagh cares for a baby with a life-threatening condition, and Nancy harbours a secret.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Episode #12.4

    episode S12.E4 april 2023
    The maternity home is thrown into chaos by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and Nurse Crane fights to save her career. Meanwhile, Cyril encourages Reggie to seek help.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #12.5

    episode S12.E5 april 2023
    A pregnant mother with a chronic heart condition falls unwell. Nancy grows suspicious of a young father's erratic behaviour, and Matthew prepares for a visit from his father.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Episode #12.6

    episode S12.E6 april 2023
    Trixie supports an underage mother through a difficult time, Monica Joan welcomes an unusual guest to Nonnatus House, and Sister Veronica spearheads a new council initiative.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #12.7

    episode S12.E7 april 2023
    Nancy makes a home visit to Imelda O'Connor, and is surprised that Imelda, her husband Maurice and young son Paul are living in a cramped caravan on a building site.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Episode #12.8

    episode S12.E8 may 2023
    Dr Turner experiences the biggest test of his career, while Trixie's approaching nuptials cause stress levels to escalate. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Holiday Special 2023

    episode S13.E0 december 2023
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #13.1

    episode S13.E1 march 2024
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #13.2

    episode S13.E2 march 2024
  • 8.7
    /10

    Episode #13.3

    episode S13.E3 march 2024
  • 8.2
    /10

    Episode #13.4

    episode S13.E4 april 2024
  • 7.9
    /10

    Episode #13.5

    episode S13.E5 april 2024
  • 8.2
    /10

    Episode #13.7

    episode S13.E7 april 2024

Best moments10

  • 8.1
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Episode #6.4

    episode S6.E4 february 2017
    Nonnatus House advertises for a new midwife, while Trixie, Sister Winifred and Tom help an expectant mother in a difficult situation.
  • 8.2
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #11.2

    episode S11.E2 september 2022
    At the monthly cytology clinic, Sister Frances comforts a young woman who is struggling with a life-changing diagnosis. Lucille supports a difficult mother.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #4.7

    episode S4.E7 march 2015
    A pair of school friends are unexpectedly reunited in the delivery room, and a mix up results in complications for both. Meanwhile, Barbara helps a couple in need of assistance, and Patsy's secret relationship with Delia pains them both.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #8.5

    episode S8.E5 february 2019
    A young bride-to-be suffers an identity crisis after the diagnosis of a hidden condition, an expectant father is diagnosed with a rare condition himself, and romance is in the air for Lucille.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #7.2

    episode S7.E2 march 2018
    As Lucille settles into her duties, she faces prejudice from a patient's mother, while Sister Winifred opens her mothercraft classes up to fathers, and the Turners meet their new au pair.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #4.6

    episode S4.E6 february 2015
    Phyllis deals with a diabetic teenager who has fallen pregnant, Sister Mary Cynthia comes into contact with a group of Irish Travellers, and Patsy organizes a square dance to raise money for the Cubs' trip to Norfolk.
  • 8.4
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #8.7

    episode S8.E7 may 2019
    A woman's pregnancy is affected by her husband's infidelity, Sister Frances faces her first solo delivery, Shelagh receives news about May, and Valerie's loyalty is tested.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Christmas Special

    episode S9.E0 december 2019
    The midwives answer the call for medical help in the Outer Hebrides.
  • 8.3
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #8.6

    episode S8.E6 may 2019
    When Phyllis is admitted to hospital, Mother Mildred returns to cover her assignments, and soon causes a stir, while Lucille cares for an unwed teenager who wants to keep her baby.
  • 8.5
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #11.4

    episode S11.E4 january 2022
    Sister Hilda and Dr Turner supports a young father with a lung condition and Trixie takes the lead with a struggling first-time mother.

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