Another Period Drama Tag

I feel like I can't say 'another' period drama tag because I never did the '1st' one. Anyway, I was tagged by my fellow blogger, dear follower and fellow lover of period drama, Elanor. Elanor writes her musings on her blog. She also created this tag. Thank you, Elanor for tagging me! Now on to my answers!


1. What was the most recent period drama you watched? Share what you thought of it.

Jane Eyre. I watched it with my mum. It was.......not what I expected. I expected it to be a bit like an Austen movie. I was wrong to expect that. I liked it but it was sad and a little gloomy. 

2. Do you generally prefer period dramas in the form of a movie or TV series/mini-series? Why?

I really don't mind as long as it's a good period drama!



3. What is your favourite musical period drama?

Singin' in the Rain! Love, love, love it so much. It's the perfect movie to brighten any rainy day!
(The Sound of Music too! It is such a classic! It's truly lovely and I can remember watching it a lot when I was younger and singing all the songs).

4. Read the book first or watch the movie first?

I have normally watched most period dramas before reading their book. Not actually making the decision to but we just end up watching it and then I'll most likely want to read the book. Also, I've been wanting to use this photo for so long!

5. What valuable life lesson have you learnt from a period drama?

What a deep question Elanor! Um, Cake is my one weakness!

6. Which period drama hero would you be likely to fall in love with in real life?

Henry Tilney ♥ Partly because JJ Field plays him in the movie but also because I love his character. He is so gentlemanly, kind and respectful! All things I admire.

7. Do you ever like to binge-watch a period drama series?

Would I like to? YES. Am I allowed to? No.

8. What things go best with watching a period drama?

My family, a mug of something hot, something sweet to eat and a cold night. But these could go with any movie.

9. Which period drama do you think you would fit into best?

Call the Midwife I think. I consulted my mum and siblings and they agreed! I like the fashion around then and all the characters are so lovely! (I was so shipping Jenny and Jimmy but it was not to be I suppose)

10. If you could have any period drama character for a best friend, who would it be? And why?

Lady Rose would be such a fun bestie! We could borrow each other's clothes(I do love her clothes so much, except the first dress you see her in. Remember that one?), go dancing, talk over some tea, have fun with friends. We are both social people and so we would go well together!

11. Show us a picture of a period drama costume you wish you wear in real life.

THIS DRESS! Soft, rosy, flowy, sparkly, perfect! I love a lot of Lady Rose's wardrobe. ♥


12. Are there any period dramas you like to watch during a particular season or holiday?

No, anytime is good for any period drama. Though I would like to watch the Downton Abbey Christmas Finale each December!

13. Which period drama has your favourite soundtrack?

The Call the Midwife soundtrack makes me smile! And The Light Between Oceans soundtrack is beautiful!


14. Dream cast your favourite actor and actress in a period drama of your choosing; tell which parts they would play and why.

Ooh, this is such a hard question! After some thought, I decided to cast Abbie Cornish and Michael Fassbender in Emma. I love Ramola Garai and the others in Emma but it's the one period drama I don't mind re-casting. The actors I chose are not my absolute favourites either but I thought they could pass as Emma and My Knightley.

15. Are there any period dramas you like more than one version of?

Not really. Either I have only seen one version or I only liked the one version.


16. What are the top three period dramas that you haven't seen on your to-watch list?

Breathe, The Man Who Invented Christmas and Victoria S2!


17. Show us a picture of your favourite period drama hairstyle.

Another Downton Abbey answer! I'm sorry but it is one of my favourite period dramas ever!
Lady Sybil has gorgeous hair and I love this hairstyle.


18. What was your favourite wedding in a period drama?

As much as I wanted to say Mary & Matthew's wedding, Amy & Arthur's wedding was also long-awaited. It made me so happy to see them so happy at last!


19. What is your favourite biographical period drama?

A United Kingdom. I love stories, true or fictional, about the whole coloured situation. I have got the book of this but haven't read it yet. This movie is done wonderfully. They are an amazing couple!
And Belle! ♥♥♥

20. Which historical novel will you forever recommend to anyone and everyone?

I keep saying how I NEED to re-read this book! I do recommend to ALL who read this post and those who do not. (Also, Little Women is a must read for every girl ♥)

Well, that was jolly fun! Some hard questions but nevertheless, fun! Thank you again, Elanor.
I do not know who to tag as most of the other bloggers I know have already done this tag.

I tag:
Any of you who have not done it yet!

My Favourite Call the Midwife Characters

Right, ooh I so excited to write this post! See I started watch CTM this year after my parents had seen it and I love it.
It's all so very lovely and friendly. Well, I mean some of the topics aren't lovely, that's the East End for you but the characters....oh the characters are so jolly good! They are what I have come to you to talk about.

I am not putting them in any particular order, because I can't rank them like that, I love them all!


Barbara Gilbert

I'm only up to Season 4 currently and she has only just arrived in S4 but I love her. She's well-meaning, works hard, and very sweet. She's the kind of person I would love to hang out with and just have a good conversation.
I love how she rides to and from the hospital twice a day to get milk from the mother and bring it to her baby in Episode 1, S4. She shows a lot of dedication and Sister Evangelina notices it.
I am already shipping her and Tom because I know that they get married. Tom is still besotted with Trixie but they just don't really fit like I think Barbara and Tom would. Her father is a clergyman or something like that so she would understand Tom's dedication to his duties, Trixie doesn't.

Sister Evangelina

Sister Evangelina is hilarious. It's normally her vs. someone else. In S4 it's Nurse Crane. She is a very get-on-with-it kind of person. Don't just stand back and watch, get in there an do it. You know what I mean?
But she is lovable and kind too. She has a strict rule that men should not be in the delivery room which does get broken sometimes.
She doesn't admit weakness very much either. When she was sick she didn't tell anyone. She didn't want to leave her job or slack.
I wouldn't mess around with her either!


Shelagh Turner

Darling Shelagh! (pronounced She-la)
I love her character. She is always trying to do the right thing and longs for a baby. Well, in S4 the Turner's adopt a darling little girl, Angela. I love the scene were Mr & Mrs Turner meet their new daughter. So sweet!
I think she looks best when her hair is down and wavy. And the glasses she's wearing above are so much better than the ones she wears when she's a nun.
Shelagh is a great mother too. Caring, loving, and hardworking.
I also quite like her accent!


Trixie Franklin

Trixie comes across as a silly, flirty, person. But she has a serious and passionate side too.
I can't help but love her. She always wants to have fun and is good at her job. She genuinely care about her patients and longs for romance.
She is a bit like Edith Crawley in that respect. Getting mixed up with the wrong guys. By wrong guys I don't mean bad, just not right for her.
Edith found happiness so I 'm sure Trixie will too. I only just finished S4 and she is in a pretty sorry state at the end of that so I really want her to find happiness and healing.
She wears pretty cute stuff too. There are a few dresses I don't like as much but most of hers are pretty s'well!


Those are the main ones I thought I would talk about but here a few others which I love too.

Chummy(Camilla Noakes), Fred, Jenny Lee(only she left in S4), Tom Hereward, and Peter Noakes.

And all the babies!

Who are your favourites?