REJOICE because the season of nowt-on-telly is fast coming to a close.

For months the good television drought (the only one you'll find in these parts) has been a particular bugbear of mine.

I have been forced to choose between re-runs of the Big Bang Theory or re-runs of Don't Tell the Bride.

And while I have somehow admirably watched my way through late spring and summer, those hotly anticipated adverts for dramas have certainly made for some recent comfort.

Firstly we have we been treated to yet another tempting slice of The Great British Bake Off, the TV gift that just keeps on giving.

Who knew an 80-year-old and a near 50-year-old eating cake could make for such great entertainment?

Plus, it gives us all in the office something to talk/argue about.

But still drama deprived, the promise of a good period piece to sink our teeth into is just what the doctor ordered.

Ripper Street is back and BBC2's The Scandalous Lady W is everything we've been waiting for and more.

Fitting that Downton Abbey-shaped hole in our life - if only for 90 minutes - this tale of love hit our screens on BBC2.

So deliciously rich and full of colour, it is no wonder the screenplay was based on a book which was inspired by a full length oil painting of Lady Worsley herself by Joshua Reynolds.

The late 1700s portrait depicts the flamboyant aristocrat clad in berry red riding garb from the uniform of her husband's regiment, the Hampshire Militia.

And while she may have had a morally-questionable track record (she had 27 lovers), she certainly stood her ground as a woman and for that reason I find no better woman to take inspiration from in the fashion stakes.

Transport some of that 18th century sass into the modern day with online retailer Boohoo's red wine Bella suedette cropped jacket at £25.

With a tassled back and side zip, this is the perfect addition for a night out.

Wear it over a dress with bare legs and ankle boots.

Another red wine choice comes from Lipsy. Their textured swing dress at £30 is bold with attitude but the simple design keeps it playful.