Jenny learns about conditions in the workhouse on Call the Midwife

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Jessica Raine in character
as Jenny Lee

Call the Midwife continues on BBC1 at 900pm tonight. When Frank, the brother of Peggy the cleaner at Nonnatus House, is diagnosed with cancer Jenny and the nuns are called upon to provide him with care. In doing so Jenny comes to know the siblings better, learning of their upbringing in a workhouse and the profound effect it has had on their relationship. Meanwhile the other residents of Nonnatus House find themselves involved in Fred's latest money-making venture - a pig called Evie. Fred's plan has been to make his fortune from bacon but this is scuppered when it's realised the pig is pregnant. The nuns and nurses help Fred and Evie in the manner they know best.