Who plays Phyllis Crane in Call the Midwife?

Phyllis Crane is played by Linda Bassett.

How is Phyllis Crane connected to other characters?

Phyllis Crane has 8 mapped relationships in Call the Midwife. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Phyllis Crane — Mentor and Trainee — Nurse Valerie Dyer (Jennifer Kirby)
Crane shapes Valerie's clinical competence through hands-on training and case supervision.
Phyllis Crane — Skeptical Supervisor — Sister Evangelina (Pam Ferris)
Evangelina initially doubts Crane's capabilities but acknowledges her clinical competence over time.
Phyllis Crane — Clinical Director and Nurse — Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter)
Julienne assigns Crane to complex cases, leveraging her clinical expertise for convent outreach.
Phyllis Crane — Clinical Collaborator — Sister Winifred (Victoria Yeates)
Crane and Winifred align clinical strategies to address vulnerable patient populations.
Phyllis Crane — Outreach Partners — Sister Hilda (Fenella Woolgar)
Crane and Hilda coordinate public health campaigns, leveraging their respective clinical and administrative skills.
Phyllis Crane — Clinical Partners — Sister Frances (Ella Bruccoleri)
Crane and Frances coordinate medical interventions, combining nursing expertise with convent protocols.
Phyllis Crane — Medical Attendant — Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt)
Crane provides consistent medical oversight, adapting treatments to Monica Joan's fluctuating condition.
Phyllis Crane — Clinical Colleagues — Cynthia Miller (Bryony Hannah)
Crane and Miller exchange patient insights, maintaining steady professional coordination.