A Suffolk farmer who recreated a World War One battlefield in the corner of a wheat field sees it win a starring role in the blockbuster TV series Downton Abbey. … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Series 2 – Episode 3 Review – The War Comes to Downton – SPOILER FREE!!!
October 2, 2011 By 4 Comments
As much as we don't want Downton Abbey to turn into the Bates and Anna show - I'm happy to report that the plotline concerning them is moving forward in a positive direction. As usual, we used TheTelly.net to watch Downton Abbey series 2 live from the UK, before it airs in the USA in January. … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Series 2 – Episode 2 Review – SPOILER FREE!!!
September 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After the events of last week, I was interested to see where they'd take us next this week. As usual we were able to watch Downton Abbey Series 2 here in the USA by using the service TheTelly.net - otherwise you'll have to wait until January 8th 2012 to continue the show. Episode two of this … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: A Trip Behind the Scenes of Highclere Castle – the Real Downton Abbey
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As a final treat for you guys on Friday afternoon - we saw the British country affairs show Countrywise last week and the focus was on Highclere Castle - which will be familiar to many Anglophiles as Downton Abbey. In this video - they go behind the scenes of Highclere Castle, discuss how it was … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: PBS Releases Trailer for Season 2
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Not one to miss out on all the good promotion for Downton Abbey going on right now, PBS has finally released a trailer for series 2 of Downton Abbey, which begins airing in the USA on January 8th, 2012. Check it out below: Watch the full episode. See more Masterpiece. If you don't want … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Wins Big at the 2011 Emmy Awards, Kate Winslet also Wins
September 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
On the back of it's triumphant return to UK TV screens tonight, Downtown Abbey also won big at the US Emmy Awards. In total it won 4 awards in the evening. Here's a list of its awards: Miniseries/TV Movie: "Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)", PBS. Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Maggie … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey – Series 2 – Episode 1 Review – SPOILER FREE!!!
September 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Downton Abbey was the surprise hit last fall - many had thought the days of British Costume dramas focusing on country homes had long since gone. Downton Abbey changed that all - becoming one of the most successful British Dramas of all time. Series 2 doesn't begin airing in the USA until January … [Read more...]
New York Times Goes Behind the Scenes of Downton Abbey
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm not sure why the New York Times has published this article now as Downton Abbey Series 2 won't be airing in the USA until January, but they've been allowed access behind the scenes of Downton Abbey and have interviewed the creator, Julian Fellowes. Here's an excerpt: Pulling into the … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: An Introduction to Downton Abbey Series 2 – Video
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ITV has posted a behind the scenes look at Downton Abbey Series 2. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Preview Trailer for the 1st Episode of Series 2 – SPOILERS!!!
September 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Earlier this week we posted the trailer for series 2 of Downtown Abbey and now we have a great preview of the first episode which gives a peak at what to expect in the first story. If you don't want to know anything, avert your eyes! Downton Abbey Series 2 starts in the UK on September … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Series 2 Preview Trailer Finally Released – For Real This Time
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last week we thought we'd managed to find the new series trailer for season 2 of Downton Abbey but we were mistaken as it had not been released yet. I'm happy to report that the trailer for series 2 of Downton Abbey is now indeed available. Check it out below: Downtown Abbey starts in the … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Series 2 Trailer Finally Released – UPDATE!
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With just a couple weeks until Downton Abbey returns to the airwaves in the UK, they've finally released a trailer for the upcoming series 2. Those in the USA have to wait until January for the return of Downton Abbey. Check it out below: Can't wait! UPDATE: As has been helpfully … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #95: Downton Abbey: Live
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast Show 95 has a spotlight on "Downton Abbey." Chrissy & Ryan attended a Meet The Actors event in Seattle with "Downton" stars Elizabeth McGovern, Dan Stevens and Michelle Dockery (plus "Masterpiece" Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton) and break it down for you. In the … [Read more...]
Masterpiece: Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Upstairs Downstairs Air Dates and More Get PBS Airdates
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PBS Masterpiece held a press junket yesterday to promote their upcoming slate of imported British dramas. They've released air date details on when the various Brit shows will be airing on PBS. Series 2 of Downton Abbey will begin airing January 8th (5 months or so after the UK). Three … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey – Plot Details of Series 2 Begin to Come Out
July 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
The producers of Downton Abbey held a special press junket and preview at Highclere Castle (the real life Downton Abbey) this week and a few details of the next series have come out. According to the Guardian: Downton Abbey was last autumn's TV hit, with its Edwardian drama offering an … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Two New Set Pictures Released
June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Entertainment recently published two new set photos from the set of series 2 of Downton Abbey. Check them out below: Downton Abbey returns to UK screens this fall and to US screens in January. … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Series Creator Julian Fellowes to Pen Titanic Miniseries for ITV
March 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Hot on the heels of the success of Downton Abbey, showrunner Julian Fellowes has been commissioned to do an epic miniseries about the Titanic. From The Guardian: Fellowes, who hit on a successful, Oscar-winning formula of interweaving the lives of upper and lower classes in the movie Gosford … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey: Shooting for Series 2 Begins – Season 2 Masterpiece Set Pics
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Big news for Downton Abbey fans - the next series has begun filming in the U.K. Here are some tantalizing set pictures that hint at what's in store for us this fall when the show returns to the U.K. (in January in the U.S.A. on Masterpiece). … [Read more...]
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