Jessica Raine
Jessica Raine
Jessica Raine is an English actress. She is best known for playing midwife Jenny Lee in the first three series of BBC One drama Call the Midwife...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionActress
bit definite dream middle move purely series time
I think my dream would be to move into film, purely because there's a definite beginning, middle and end to a project. I struggle a bit with such a big series that's going all the time.
coat death found gorgeous hole massive underneath worn
I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death!
love six
I have always appreciated vintage clothing, but after working on 'Call the Midwife' for six months, I love moving away from vintage in my day-to-day wear.
amazing bit borders definitely feeling grew hit outside stir
I grew up just outside Hay-on-Wye, on the borders of Wales, on a farm. It was an amazing childhood, but I got a bit stir crazy when I hit my teens. There was the feeling of having to get out, you know, but it was definitely idyllic.
fussy good pair patent quite starting
Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable.
anger
On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.
order qualities recently sensitive skin thick time tough
I've been thinking recently about all the qualities you need in order to be an actor. First and foremost, you've got to have a thick skin and give out an 'I don't give a monkey's what you think' kind of vibe, while at the same time really caring what everyone thinks. You've got to be tough and sensitive at the same time.
bit feels grew laughed passing schedules tv
Schedules on TV are so tight, and it feels like they get tighter and tighter with every passing year. The idea of asking where your character's come from or where they grew up - you would just get a little bit laughed at.
love stopped
I've not stopped going on public transport. I love going on it.
dead gig letting lose love music shake wait
After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - it's dead important.
I hadn't realised what an institution 'Doctor Who' is.
I am not posh. I went to a comprehensive school.
bleeding hard knew lead sound
I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show.
bad gut love money passionate wait work
I'd love to do films, but I'd feel bad in my gut if I did anything just for the money. I want to wait for something I'm really passionate about, even if I don't work for a year.