First broadcast 25th October 2009.

Martin meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.

Martin Clunes Dr Martin Ellingham
Caroline Catz Louisa Glasson
Ian McNeice Bert Large
Joe Absolom Al Large
Selina Cadell Mrs Tishell
John Marquez PC Penhale
Stephanie Cole Joan Norton
Katherine Parkinson Pauline Lamb
Lia Williams Edith Montgomery
Claire Morrissey Teacher
Nicholas Le Prevost Robert Dashwood
Regina Freedman Marigold
Gemma Craven Molly O'Brien
Andrew Greenough Michael
Natasha Barnes Celine