Tag Archives: Hugh Bonneville

‘Downton Abbey’ News Roundup: Roles Are Stacking Up

By Leah Rozen | Posted on June 14th, 2013

Downton Abbey’s cast members are in demand, no matter whether still on the show or departed.

Hot on the heels of news that the hit British TV series’ Hugh Bonneville is in discussions for a sizable role in a movie about Paddington Bear comes word that two other Downtonites, Dan Stevens and Sophie McShera, have new ...

‘Downton Abbey’ News Roundup: Dan Stevens Loses ‘Two Chins’

By Leah Rozen | Posted on June 10th, 2013

Recognize this bloke? Dan Stevens has lost 30 lbs for a new role. (AP)

New episodes of Downton Abbey won’t air until September in the U.K. and, program your DVR now, January in the U.

‘Downton Abbey’ News Roundup: How Many More Seasons to Come?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on May 9th, 2013

Downton Abbey may be off the air until the start of Season 4 but that doesn’t mean there’s no news of the show or its stars. (Season 4 will begin showing in the U.K. in September and in the U.S. on January 5.)

Dame Helen Mirren Is The Queen Of Awards!

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on April 29th, 2013

Last night, Dame Helen Mirren was officially named the best actress of the year, at the 2013 Laurence Olivier awards.

‘Parade’s End’ Sweeps The Board At Broadcasting Guild Awards

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 15th, 2013

Benedict Cumberbatch in 'Parade's End' (HBO)

It’s official: Benedict Cumberbatch is the best actor of the last year. That’s not my view, that’s the view of the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, who held their annual ceremony yesterday.

British Celebs You Should Follow on Twitter: ‘Downton Abbey’ Edition

By Brigid Brown | Posted on February 22nd, 2013

More cast changes on the way at the Abbey. (Carnival Film & Television)

If you’re still recovering from the Downton Abbey finale you’re not alone. Literally, you can check in with other fans and the stars of the show on Twitter. Check out which actors are on Twitter and who will Tweet you back!

WATCH: ‘Downton Abbey’ Cast Covers One Direction

By Rachel Marie Paquin | Posted on February 15th, 2013

Lord Grantham receives a call from One Direction, letting him know he's beautiful.

It is no secret that Downton Abbey is a huge fan favorite both in England and here in the States. One fan leaves us in awe with his mash-up of Downton and One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.

Hugh Bonneville: “I Hope ‘Downton’ Ends While We Are Ahead”

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on January 22nd, 2013

Here’s a worrying thought.

Hugh Bonneville, star of Downton Abbey, thespian of note and general all-round thinking person’s Lord of the Manor, has expressed a worry that the TV series that not only made him a household name (in places where Downton is a ...

Five Reasons Why ‘Twenty Twelve’ is a Classic British Comedy

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on October 18th, 2012

1: It’s A Mock-Documentary (Like The Office)

10 ‘Doctor Who’ Actors Who Were Also in Bond Movies

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on October 5th, 2012

Note: for reasons of canonical purity we’re excluding spoofs, even the 1967, Bond-mocking Casino Royale. Sadly this means the list can’t include Jonathan Pryce, Joanna Lumley, Ronnie Corbett, Bernard Cribbins or Rowan ...