It’s not often I rave about a TV programme. But the last six Sunday evenings have seen me glued to “Call The Midwife”. As a member of the SWWJ (Society of Women Writers and Journalists) I’d read about Jennifer Worth, who wrote the book. I remember her excitement when she’d been told her work would become a TV series. So sad she didn’t live to see the finished product and even more, to hear how viewers loved it. So many women I know are raving about this series and say they could quite happily watch it again - right now.
What did I like? Well, it was a change to see non-graphic childbirth. Very realistic screams, grunts and pants but when baby popped out, you just saw its little head emerging from beneath the sheet. No full frontal expanded and bloodied vagina as you enjoy a biscuit or two. Also, refreshingly, no sex. Kissing and banter, yes, but the sauciest bit was when Chummy (the wonderful Miranda Hart) reconciles with her policeman beau.
“Underneath this gaberdine I’m practically starkers.”
I physically let out a cheer when she was on the phone to Posh Mum about her wedding outfit
“Ok, mama, I’ll let you buy my wedding outfit, but it cannot white. Quite inappropriate now.”
Great stuff.
Super post! I agree about Jennifer. She was so happy that it was to be televised. So sad she did not make it to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteDidn't watch the programme, like a git. Should have, evidently. But no doubt it will return on a digital channel in due course so I can pick it up later. Nice post, Glen.
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