TV- What To Watch

Hi guys! Lately I have been noticing that there are now many 19th/20th themed programmes on telly, so here are my top picks on the best vintage-inspired shows...


Things to Catch Up on


Call The Midwife (Series 2)

Jenny and Co. ride their vintage bikes through the streets of Poplar in the late fifties as Midwifes

Now, I know that it is about half way through Series 2, but Call The Midwife is a great show based on the true story of the late Jennifer Worth. She wrote a short series of books on her life that were later turned into a BBC programme! It is on Mondays at 8pm on BBC One. I haven't actually seen the first series which just proves that you don't have to have seen Series 1 to understand it.

Dancing On The Edge

The cast of the show includes Doctor Who actress Jenna-Louise Coleman and stars Anthony Head and Angel Coulby from Merlin

Unfortunately, this amazing show based on the success of the upcoming Jazz era has just finished! Hopefully there will be a Season 2!!! The programme is about the Louis Lester Band, a group of black musicians in the late thirties. But after a mysterious murder happens in a famous hotel, what will happen to Louis as he is accused of killing a fellow performer? 



Things to purchase on DVD


Downton Abbey

Yes, the 3rd series finished last year and it has already been running since 2010 but I have been catching up on this popular ITV hit series. Admittedly, I haven't even seen the whole of the first episode (!!!) but already it has a promising start. Ever since series 2 of Upstairs Downstairs (another fab show) finished, I never really got into any ITV shows as the BBC ones are always so good, but I think there is an exception! A great DVD purchase and one to catch up on on Netflix (hope that made sense!)


The Paradise

Joanna Vanderham plays Denise, the new shop worker

Next is The Paradise, a show set in late 1800s about a major department store. When new girl Denise arrives, she slowly develops a love for Mr Moray, the shop owner. But as his wedding day approaches, what will Denise do? This great programme was on TV not too long ago and hopefully there will be a second series...

Upstairs Downstairs

The cast of the popular BBC One show

Again, this is another show that was on TV last year looking at the class system from another angle. Set in the thirties, the servants from the house begin to know more than they should, and the lives of the rich residents change along the way. This is another programme that I only saw the second series of, but a lot of new characters were introduced in the most recent season so it's one to watch! I am hoping for a Series 3!


So, that's my latest pick of the vintage inspired TV programmes that are or have been on TV in 2012/2013!
What d'you think?!
El X