Period Drama Match It Game

Period Drama Match It Game

Here is the long anticipated, long awaited, breathtakingly wondrous period drama screencap and quote match-it game I mentioned last week. I’m so excited to try this out with you!

Firstly, the rules.

  1. To play, leave a comment matching as many of the period drama quotes below with their proper screencap below that you can. (Screencaps are from the same scene as the quote, but will not necessarily show all the characters who are speaking.) If you know the name of the period drama and the names of the characters speaking, that will also give you points. As an example, Quote G, Picture 3 – Persuasion 1995, Character 1 is William Elliott, Character 2 is Anne Elliott would be the most complete answer, and would give you the most points. (I’ll also be handing out judicious half-points; for instance, if you don’t know a character’s name but obviously know who they are.)
  2. I’m using a pretty broad definition of period drama – pretty much anything that’s set before the 1960s (and it’s not just movies; mini-series and TV shows are included).
  3. I won’t approve any comments with answers in them until the deadline for the game is up, to make it harder to accidentally see someone else’s answer and be influenced by it.
  4. The deadline for the game is the end of Thursday night next week (October 31). (But do feel free to still play if you happen to miss the deadline; indeed, even if you happen to stumble upon this post at a much later point in time, I’ll still be happy to score your answers if you want to play!).
  5. Please don’t worry if you only know a few of these! I intentionally put in some more obscure ones along with some easier ones. The point of this is just to have fun and hopefully learn about some new period dramas!

And if there’s anything you want more information or clarity about, please let me know. All right, here goes!

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Quote A

Character 1: Your alliance would be a disgrace! Your name would never even be mentioned by any of us.
Character 2: These would be heavy misfortunes indeed.

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Quote B

Character 1: What do you mean, “of course”?
Character 2: Well…I mean, I know you adore her.
Character 1: But I’ve never told you.
Character 1: My dear —, you don’t tell me when you get your hair cut, but I have the senses which enable me to perceive it.

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Quote C

Character: They say he had his heart broken, and he has never looked at a woman since. …not in that sort of way, you know.

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Quote D

Character 1: The facts of the matter are –
Character 2: Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with facts.

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Quote E

Character 1: It’s changing Uncle —, too. He’s getting nasty and short-tempered.
Character 2: Well, now wait a minute, —. I hate to be the one to break this to you, but your Uncle — has always been nasty and short-tempered. The midwife who delivered him remarked on it.

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Quote F

Character: If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life!

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Quote G

Character 1: If my friends choose to lend me money, what am I to do? You seem to forget what a child I am.
Character 2: Yes, I do know what sort of a “child” you are.

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Quote H

Character 1: I offer you my hand, my heart. —, I ask you to pass through life at my side. You are my equal and my likeness. Will you marry me?
Character 2: Are you mocking me?
Character 1: Do you doubt me?
Character 2: Entirely!

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Quote I

Character 1: Has anyone ever told you how insufferable you are?
Character 2: Not to my face, no.

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Quote J

Character: That man is so full of himself, I’m surprised he can stay on that horse.

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Picture 1

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Picture 2

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Picture 3

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Picture 4

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Picture 5

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Picture 6

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Picture 7

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Picture 8

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Picture 9

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Picture 10


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22 Comments

  1. Emi

    Aha, here it is!!! How perfectly too thrilling!! *claps her hands delightedly*

    And right off the bat, I shall be my normal and most exceedingly brilliant self and say I recognize exactly one of these😆 Quote D, Picture 5, Mary Poppins. The first character is Winifred Banks, and the second character is George Banks.

    Also stray characters whose quotes I have yet to stick to them.

    (Now, the primary reason for my resounding success, I believe, is the fact that I have seen…. Exactly two of these movies/shows. I really think that is it.)

    I do plan to go over these ANYWAYS and see if I CAN match the quotes to the people who look like they might’ve said them, but that shall be strictly for amusement’s sake😉

    One thing, though…. Quote B wishes to ring bells of distinctly Emma-ish tones at me. Such as of Mrs-I forget her name, and Frank, I believe his name is. Churchill?? (The book Emma, not the person) Is it right, I wonder?
    But I don’t see a picture to match, so possibly I may be mistaken.

    • Lizzie Hexam

      Your total score (counting thingamajigs you got correct down below) is 8 out of 37!

      Well, MP is a very good one to be able to spot 😉

      (Goodness, this is an uncharacteristically short reply to you…but I will say more in response to your other comment ;P)

      • Emi

        Considering all things, and taking into account the depth of my well of knowledge (not exactly artesian, as it were) I believe I shall be quite happy with that😜

        Ahhh, but going with notes over epistles in times of there being an abundance of letters to reply to is only wise and fitting 😉 Saves hand cramps….

  2. Quote A, Picture 9: Pride and Prejudice, Speaker 1: Lady Catherine DeBourgh, Speaker 2: Elizabeth Bennet

    And…that’s all I know, though i recognize quite a few pictures. XD

    • Lizzie Hexam

      You got everything right, so your score is 4 out of 37! I’m sorry I didn’t do more recognizable choices…but hopefully you’ve gotten some enjoyable-looking new period dramas out of it! 😉

      Thank you so much for playing! <3

  3. Noddy Boffin

    What-ho, old blood relation! I’ve done my best; I hope my living in the same household as you doesn’t give me an unfair advantage, but here goes:

    Quote A- Picture 9. Pride and Prejudice, 1995. Character 1 is Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Character 2 is Elizabeth Bennet.

    Quote B- Picture 4. Great Expectations, (I don’t know the year but I think the 80’s?). Character 1 is Pip. Character 2 is Herbert Pocket.

    Quote C- Picture 10. Sense and Sensibility, 2007 or 2008. Character is Sir John Middleton.

    Quote D- Picture 5. Mary Poppins, 1963 (though I’m not entirely certain that’s the right year.) To my undying shame, I can’t remember for sure who character 1 is, but I’m going to guess it’s the police constable. Character 2 is Mr. Banks. (As a side-note, this is one of the greatest movies ever crafted, and one of the greatest quotes from it.)

    Quote E- Picture 7. Jeeves and Wooster (Sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s). Character 1 is Stephanie “Stiffy” Bing. Character 2 is Bertie Wooster.

    Quote F- Picture 8. The Importance of Being Ernest, (I have no idea of the year. 70’s, maybe?) Character is Cecily Cardew.

    Quote G- Picture 2. Bleak House, 2005 I think? Character 1 is Harold Skimpole. Character 2 is Esther Summerson.

    Quote H- Picture 6. I confess myself stumped. I’m going to guess it’s John Rokesmith and Bella Wilfer from Our Mutual Friend, (I don’t know the year- maybe 2011?) But I have a sinking suspicion it’s really Mr. Rochester and Jane from the really recent Jane Eyre. But then, assuming they messed up the scene beyond all recognition, it could also be Eugene and Lizzie from Our Mutual Friend. So who knows.

    Quote I- Picture 1. Newer version of All Creatures Great and Small, Season 1 Episode 1. Character 1 is James Herriot. Character 2 is Siegfried Farnon.

    Quote J- Picture 3. Emma, 2009. Character is Mr. Knightley. He is talking about Mr. Elton.

    • Lizzie Hexam

      Hallo, old fruit! We will forgive you, since it’s not really your fault that you’re related to me…but yeah, I think it did give you an advantage. Maybe I can think of some way to make it harder for you next time. 😛

      Regarding D-5, your shame can consider itself deceased, because you now know it was Mrs. Banks. (And it is a thing of beauty, ergo a joy forever.)

      Regarding H-6, yes, your sinking suspicion was correct. Both the John/Bella scene and that Lizzie/Eugene scene were done pretty accurately in the mini-series, actually (except that there was more smooching in the latter than was in the book (seeing how there was none in the book). I did not think that that fit their relationship at the time, but other than that it was fine).

  4. Lizzie Hexam

    Quick PSA both for those who have already given answers and for those who have yet to do so:

    If you can’t match a picture with a quote but you do know what period drama a picture is from/which characters are in it, definitely give that information even if you can’t match it! (Same thing if you happen to know where a certain quote is from/who said it.) You will get more points that way. 😀

    (Also, just so you know, guessing something wrong will not take points away, so if you THINK you know the answer to something but aren’t sure, guess away!)

  5. XRSmugh

    Hello.

    Good cheer to all on this beautiful day!!!!!

    Good luck 🙂

  6. EmilyNStarr

    Ooh, well in that case, Lizzie, allow me to take another whack at this (;

    BECAUSE….

    Elizabeth Bennet is very clearly in Picture 9, and we all know she’s from Pride And Prejudice, 1995. The tv series, if there is any confusion on that score 😉

    Also Mr. Darcy, I believe, is in Picture 3, from the same. And now I’m confused, because I think I see him Picture Six, but why on earth would he be staring deeply into the eyes of Someone Who Is Definitely Not Lizzie? This I cannot say, so I fall back in your statement that wrong answers do not detract points.

    And Bertie Wooster. I am fairly and quite certain I see him in Picture 7, and he MUST be from Jeeves And Wooster. Where else? Unless, y’know, Hugh Laurie played something else to that I do not presently recognize. This is possible too.

    Now for a wee touch of pure speculation 😉
    Because Picture 8 looks like it could go with Quote 4…. And I don’t recognize the men in the first picture at all, but should perhaps like to🤔 Any chance you could tell me a bit of Pertinent Information after the results have been posted?

    Oh, I’m so glad you did this, Lizzie😂 It makes me want a Parlour Game version to pull out for rainy afternoons…. I never would have thought of this, but I’m so glad you have brought it out of obscurity again (; You’re an excellent Resurrecter Of Lovely Things, you know. First Beautiful People, (which sounds strange til you know what I mean😜) and now this….

    • Lizzie Hexam

      Heh, there’s actually not a single Darcy to be seen here! Just other dark-haired period drama fellows.

      And you were quite correct about the J&W one! (Hugh Laurie has been in several other period drama-ish things, but this one is the best 😉 (although, have you seen the 1995 Emma Thompson Sense and Sensibility? I personally prefer the 2008 version, but the ’95 is quite good as well.))

      Yes! So, as you’ll see in the answers post, that picture is from the new TV series of All Creatures Great and Small – it’s based on a book series, which you may have heard of before. The basic plot is chronicling the adventures of James Herriot, a vet in the Yorkshire dales in the late 1930s’-early ’40s. I honestly can’t say that I think the show is a terribly good adaptation of the source material, but it’s a lot of fun and you kind of get addicted to it, heh. (There is some language/the occasional very mild suggestive comment, but I would say it’s on the whole quite clean. This and J&W are honestly two of the tamest adult TV shows I can think of.)

      Aw, thank you so much! I’m so grateful you played it, and enjoyed it! <3 (Hehe, obviously I know what you mean, but that does sound funny ;P)

      • Emi

        Tsk tsk, Emi. *shakes her head mournfully* Someone has not been studying her period dramas at all decently…. Mixing up heroes will not do a bit, (and the heroines may object quite considerably, come to think of it) you must really apply yourself just a tad more in future.

        I’m afraid I’ll have to say I haven’t yet again! To both versions….
        (Does this mean Hugh Laurie makes an appearance in S&S, or am I interpreting the context wrong?)
        I should be starting a list, I think, one always has such difficulty remembering the things you actually wanted to watch when the time comes….

        Ooh, it sounds like a keeper, especially having never so much as heard of the source material before, and therefore being unlikely to miss it at all…. And furthermore, this sounds like a splendid sort of a thing to watch with my middling-sized sisters, which makes it twice as much fun🤗

        • Lizzie Hexam

          Heh, well, perhaps the heroines would be a little upset…but your secret is safe with me ;D

          Whoops, I wasn’t very clear about that, was I? Yes, you are interpreting correctly, Hugh is in the 1995 S&S in the small (but very memorable) part of Mr. Palmer. (I feel like you’ve probably already told me you hadn’t seen either version…but I mean to say, it would be asking a lot of me to expect me to actually REMEMBER things :P)

          I do hope you enjoy it! (Obviously I don’t know your sisters (or how middling-sized they are) but if they’re more on the sensitive side, I’d advise screening some episodes beforehand, since there are some sad episodes with animals needing to be put down and also some episodes with some….TMI, shall we say…on certain procedures animals need (though it’s usually handled in at least a somewhat euphemistic way). I honestly don’t know if these things would be bothering or not – being the youngest in my family, I’ve never had to watch out for content for little ones myself, so I feel like I’m really bad at it xD

          (Hehe, well, I think mine probably rivals yours in size!)

          • Emi

            Ooh, that sounds promising! Small and memorable goes much farther than vast and meh anyway 😉

            Hmmm, you may have, but I can’t say I remember it either😜 Maybe just something similar? It seems like Haven’t Seen It is my standard response 😛 (I truly did start a “watchlist”, though, so one of these blue moons that may change 😉

            Hmmm, good point…. I’d think the first thing wouldn’t be a problem, what with the combination of them being Farm Girls and the kind of middling that lands between 10-20, buuuut the big-sisterly side of me may be handy with the skip button on the second one😜 Many thanks for the head-up!

            It’s funny, you don’t seem like a youngest child somehow😄
            Maybe because you’re the only girl…. I’d actually say you have a pretty good handle on filtering for the little ones already, if this comment is any indication! Of course, borrowing Real Live Littles is also an excellent way to sharpen one’s skills😜

            (And here’s another to match X) Feel free to stop replying at any point it gets to be too long of a line….)

          • Lizzie Hexam

            I have made (rather haphazard) watchlists myself, and have had good results! 😉 (I also began cataloging what movies I’ve watched – it’s quite helpful when I want to make a roundup of the movies I’ve seen at the end of the year.)

            I can’t honestly say I’ve done a whole lot of borrowing of Littles, but I do think that being the only girl has made me step a bit into the role of big sister…it’s a role that needs filling xD

      • Emi

        I have great difficulty understanding how on earth I can have said so little, and still turn out a comment of that length😆 Consistently, no less.

  7. Jean

    OK, here goes!  Don’t laugh too hard at my answers : – ) 

    Quote A,  Picture 9 – Pride and Prejudice
     Character 1: Lady Catherine Debourge (sp?!)  
    Character 2: Elizabeth Bennet 

    Quote C, Picture 10 – Sense and Sensibility (best version : – )  
    Character:  Sir John Middleton

    Quote D, Picture 5 – Mary Poppins 
    OK, I’m confused because this looks like the scene where Mr. Banks was talking to the police on the phone about his missing children, but I thought the quote was from the part where he was complaining about the piano not being in tune, and Mrs. Banks said something along the lines of, “But George, you don’t play” …?  
    Character 1: Mrs. Banks?  or maybe the police officer on the other end of the phone? 
    Character 2: Mr. Banks 

    Quote E, Picture 7 – Jeeves and Wooster 
    Character 1: The highly annoying “Stiffy”
    Character 2: Bertie Wooster 

    Quote G, Picture 2 – Bleak House (schwooping from scene-to-scene version)
    Character 1:  Mr. Plimsole?  Pembroke?  What the heck was that annoying guy’s name? … Mr. Jarndyce’s supposed friend who always took advantage of him (and anyone else that he could…)
     Character 2:  Esther   

    Quote I,  Picture 1
    All Creatures Great and Small (recent adaptation) 
    Character 1: James Herriot
    Character 2: Sigfried Farnon 

    • Lizzie Hexam

      As a matter of fact, I didn’t even chuckle at ’em 😉 Your score is 22.75!

      Regarding D-5, this is from the scene where the children are missing; it happens right after Mr. Banks says he’s going to call the police and Mrs. Banks says she doesn’t think it’s necessary.

      Regarding G-2, you were so close that I gave you .75 credit! (And yes, he was very annoying. He and Stiffy would get on very well :P)

  8. HERE’S THE WHITE RABBIT.

    (. . . In my defense, I was sick and consequently swamped in homework.)

    (But I feel awful to be so shamefully late for your first game, Lizzie!)

    Why do so many of these quotes seem vaguely familiar? I can only place Quote J (Picture 3)–Mr. Knightly in Emma 2009.

    Wait, wait–I know picture 4. I know picture 4! That must belong to Quote B, with Pip as Character 1 and Herbert as Character 2. 😀

    Oh! I think Quote H belongs to Picture 6: Mr. Rochester and Jane Eyre.

    Um. Picture 9 is Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. And Picture 7 must be Bertie Wooster. And Picture 2 is . . . someone from Bleak House.

    Well, that was an exceedingly scattered answer ;P And this was an exceedingly fun game! Thanks for initiating, Lizzie–looking forward to more!

    • Lizzie Hexam

      Your score is 13 out of 37!

      Those are excellent excuses ;D No worries at all! I’m glad you got the chance to play it, and I hope you’re feeling better and your schoolwork is being kept at least somewhat at bay. (Mine is being a little Troublesome, actually. Once I finish this comment I have to go write a reflection comparing Francis Thompson and Robert Hugh Benson :P)

      I’m so glad I got to do it, and that you enjoyed it! <3

  9. *face palm* Oh I know I’m going to miss some of these, but it looks too fun not to give it a try. 😉 Here goes!

    Quote A, Picture 9 — ’95 P&P: Character 1, Lady Catherine; Character 2, Lizzy

    (Quote B… I’m guessing goes with Picture #4 and this one was driving me crazy cause I was recognizing the actor on the left, but didn’t recognize the pic, so definitely don’t count xD)

    Quote C, Picture 10 — the ’08 Sense and Sensibility, Character: Cousin John Middleton

    Quote D, Picture 5 — Mary Poppins: Character 1, Mrs. Banks; Character 2, Mr. Banks

    Quote E, Picture 7 — Jeeves and Wooster: Character 1, Stiffy Byng; Character 2, Bertie

    Quote F — don’t know

    Quote G — pretty sure this goes with picture 2 which is Esther Summerson from Bleak House

    Quote H, Picture 6 — Jane Eyre 2011: Character 1, Mr. Rochester; Character 2, Jane

    Quote I – ?

    Quote J, Picture 3 — ’09 Emma: Character, Mr. Knightley

    Sorry about being late, but thanks so much for the game!

    • Lizzie Hexam

      Thanks so much for playing! 😀

      Your score is 26 out of 37, and the post with answers is here (though you probably already saw that).

      And yes, that’s Anthony Calf playing Pip in Picture 4, in a Great Expectations mini-series. I was surprised to see him when I watched it! (I was surprised to find that he also played Alfred Lammle in ’98 Our Mutual Friend, though I didn’t even know it was him until I looked it up.)

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