‘Jamestown’ trailer: First look at Sky1’s New World drama from ‘Downton’ makers

The first trailer has been released for Jamestown, Sky1’s new original British drama from the producers of Downtown Abbey. Written by Bill Gallagher (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Paradise), the eight-part series will chart the early days of the first British settlers as they embark on their lives in America. Downtown Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame commented last year: … >

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Watch ‘The Simpsons’ parody of the ‘Downton Abbey’ title sequence

Can you believe it’s nearly a year since the last ever episode of Downton Abbey aired on ITV? While we eagerly await the long-rumoured movie, let’s take a look back at the time The Simpsons did a brilliant parody of the Downton title sequence. Watch it here… Do you miss Downton Abbey? Let us know below…

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‘Downton Abbey’ star to play Charles Dickens in new movie

Dan Stevens has signed up to portray author Charles Dickens. The Man Who Invented Christmas will be adapted for the screen by Mozart in the Jungle writer Susan Coyne from the book of the same name by Les Standiford, THR reports. The story follows Dickens during the six weeks in 1843 when he created his classic festive tale, … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ writer reveals if movie will be a prequel, reboot or continuation

The creator of Downton Abbey has been chatting further about what fans should expect from the long-awaited movie. A big screen version of the period drama is likely to begin filming in 2017. Writer Julian Fellowes told Yahoo: “Most movies you essentially make as a punt, because you don’t know if there’s an audience for it. With Downton, I know there is an … >

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6 new pics from ‘Downton Abbey’ star’s new drama series ‘Dark Angel’

ITV has released a set of promotional photos for Dark Angel, starring Joanne Froggatt from Downton Abbey. From the makers of Line of Duty, the two-part drama is written by Gwyneth Hughes (Five Days) and tells the true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton. Froggatt leads the cast as the titular serial killer, alongside Alun Armstrong (New Tricks), Jonas Armstrong (Robin Hood), Laura Morgan … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ creator expects ‘most of the cast’ to be in movie

The writer of Downton Abbey has hinted that fans can look forward to a large-scale reunion in the long-awaited movie. A big screen version of the period drama is expected to begin filming in 2017. Julian Fellowes told Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold: “Most of the cast are up for it.” However, Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael revealed that she’s not been told … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ writer says the movie will have ‘a larger scale’

The long-rumoured Downton Abbey movie is set to begin filming next year. Speaking at BBC America’s BAFTA Party in West Hollywood, the show’s creator Julian Fellowes said: “I think it will be fun to get everyone together, and move it to a larger scale because you have got more money to spend.” Production on the big screen version of … >

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Maggie Smith has signed up for ‘Downton Abbey’ movie

It looks like the long-rumoured Downton Abbey movie is actually happening! Dame Maggie Smith has reportedly signed on to appear in a big screen version of the period drama as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Speaking at BBC America’s BAFTA Party in West Hollywood, actor Michael Fox told DailyMail.com: “[Maggie Smith] elevates it to something else, because she is such … >

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