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‘Downton Abbey’ News Roundup

Leah Rozen — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:34:38 +0000

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!

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

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

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:17:57 +0000

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

Brigid Brown — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:46:04 +0000

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

Rachel Marie Paquin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:52:14 +0000

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”

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:41:23 +0000

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

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:12:50 +0000

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

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

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:17:15 +0000

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 ...

Julian Fellowes Plans ‘Downton’ Prequel on How Robert and Cora Met

Kevin Wicks — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:02:29 +0000

Once the hit series Downton Abbey comes to its inevitable end, there may be more story to be told about the period drama’s memorable characters. Writer/creator Julian Fellowes is planning a prequel to his hit series about the ...

‘Cumberbitch’ vs ‘Downton’: The Battle Moves To Twitter

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:12:42 +0000

Actually, that’s rather an overdramatic headline for today’s events. But seeing as you’re here, let’s press on, shall we?