I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death. Jessica Raine awarebirthcountryside Change image and share on social
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. Jessica Raine bleedhardhave Change image and share on social
For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost. Jessica Raine foremostprettyrole Change image and share on social
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. Jessica Raine bitecharacterfelt share on social
I certainly love getting to know the babies if I'm going to be working with them. Jessica Raine babylovework Change image and share on social
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife. Jessica Raine amazehavemidwife Change image and share on social
You have that moment just before you go on - I've had it in every play - where you just kind of want to run away. There's a whole audience, and they are waiting outside, and you're like, 'Why am I doing this again? Why? Why?' Jessica Raine audiencehavekind share on social
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. Jessica Raine 50sdancedead Change image and share on social
Normally, I'm the one fawning over the man, but in 'Call The Midwife,' I'm the experienced woman. Jessica Raine callexperiencefawn Change image and share on social
Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable. Jessica Raine fussygoodhave Change image and share on social