I thought that many of the main cast were oddly wooden and one-dimensional, with stilted dialogue. This is the worst cast in all the years it’s been on, I think. Thankfully, some of the strong originals like Sister Julienne are still in it, and Phyllis and the secretary are superb. But the simpering from Patrick and Shelagh gets worse with every passing year, the newish nun has made little impact, and Nancy is a weak character.
I thought that the quads family were great, as was the war-orphan Toni and the Indian airman.
The men were all hero saviours and it’s grating but it’s pretty much how it was I suppose. Good to see a female journalist though.
I liked the juxtaposition of Victorian-era reminiscence with fertility treatment/moon landings/unwed mum. Sister MJ has had a long life and witnessed so much scientific and social change. That was well done.
The actors portraying the children were super. They used to say nothing more than yay but now they have lines to deliver!
I remember tortoises being popular pets in the 1970s. Nice touch. Can’t think of anyone with one these days.
The too-small dress was poignant. That poor mother in Hong Kong. I can’t imagine how she must feel.
Timothy will go into obstetrics, obviously (unless he was being polite to that consultant who asked him if he was interested).
Great chemistry as always between the Buckles and with Reggie.
Trixie’s silky outfit in her first scene - haha. She looked amazing though.