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Life and Times of Call the Midwife, The

There's One Born Every Minute I don’t know why, but I’m a huge sucker for companion guides to TV shows (especially BBC costume dramas). Maybe it’s a way to tide me over during the awful gaps between seasons. It’s definitely a way to drool over gorgeous, glossy photos of vintage clothing and accessories! On the other hand, I usually don’t expect much from the text that accompanies those photos, which is often the lamest kind of History 101 filler. The Life and Times of Call the Midwife knows who its audience is, and tries some interesting angles to bring us [...]

2016-12-31T17:56:07-07:00July 2nd, 2013|Tags: , , , , , , |

An Entertaining Companion

Ever since a recent sick day turned into an excuse for an all-day TV marathon, I've been glued to the BBC's "Call the Midwife." And if there's one thing I love, it's a companion volume to a great TV show! This glossy, hefty book has chapters on various aspects of post-WWII life in Britain, with plenty of emphasis on vintage fashion, and lots of lovely photos to drool over. You'll learn behind-the-scenes tidbits about the actors, the scripts, and the shooting process. Any fan of the show will love The Life and Times of Call the Midwife. Check out my [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:58-07:00June 24th, 2013|Tags: , , , |
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