The return of Don Draper

I don't know why I love the shameless womaniser so much, but I do. And GREAT NEWS. Mad Men Season 5 is nearly here! Well sort of nearly... 

I've already written the date in my diary, don't let me be the only one. It kicks off on Tuesday the 27th of March, but remember this time it's on Sky Atlantic *air punch over fact we haven't cancelled Sky as part of economy drive*. This is just two days after it launches in the US. Just in case that kind of thing excites you...

And fact fans, here are a couple more for you. The season premiere will be TWO WHOLE HOURS long and it's directed by none other than Don Draper himself, Jon Hamm. (Beautiful and multi-talented in real life too, you see?)

I'd like to help you get even more excited but the "teaser trailer" is taking the teasing to the extreme. Not an actual real life Mad Man in sight. Let alone a Joan, a Betty or a beautiful teak sideboard. 

But console yourself with this news... Banana Republic have just announced they're launching a second Mad Men inspired collection from the show's actual costume designer Janie Bryant. It's due in shops early March (right before my birthday FYI). After missing out on these wardrobe gems first time round, I hope to be dressed head to toe in it by Episode 1. 

And while I did think my days plotting how to get someone to bump up my Barbie collection were behind me, I stand corrected. My very own Joan doll could soon become my most unnecessary purchase yet. 

So YAY to Mad Men's return. Tonight we will mainly be cracking open the scotch (well maybe) and cracking on with Season 4 in preparation. Bring it on.