New trailer and poster for ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’

A brand new trailer and poster have been unveiled for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, starring Lily James (Downton Abbey) and Matt Smith (Doctor Who). A fresh twist on Jane Austen’s widely celebrated novel, based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s 2009 novel, the movie arrives in UK cinemas on Thursday 11 February next year. The official synopsis reads: … >

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Cast announced for ‘Downton Abbey’ creator’s new drama ‘Doctor Thorne’

Ian McShane, Tom Hollander and Rebecca Front will lead the cast of ITV’s Doctor Thorne. The three-part drama is adapted by Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes from one of his favourite novels by Anthony Trollope. The cast includes Alison Brie (Mad Men), Richard McCabe (Indian Summers), Phoebe Nicholls (Downton Abbey), Gwyneth Keyworth (Misfits), Kate O’Flynn … >

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Our Christmas wishlist for the last ever ‘Downton Abbey’ episode

After six season, fourteen years (for the characters at least) and a lot of hats, Downton Abbey comes to an end next month. The period drama concludes on Christmas Day with a feature-length special, which sees the return of Lily James (Cinderella) and Matt Barber (Being Human) as Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge. If Santa … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ star Lily James in new ‘War and Peace’ promo pic

A brand new promotional photo for BBC One’s upcoming War and Peace adaptation has been revealed. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 literary masterpiece by Mr Selfridge writer Andrew Davies, the six one-hour episodes will “bring the classic to life for a modern audience on a truly epic scale”. Directed by Tom Harper (Peaky Blinders), War … >

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Win ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 6 on Blu-ray!

It’s the end of an era as the curtain closes on Downton Abbey. Season 6 and the complete Season 1-6 box set collection come to Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 16 November, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK). > Buy the complete Season 1-6 box set on Amazon. To celebrate the release, we’ve got copies of … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ pics gallery: First look at Christmas special

ITV has released a set of promotional photos from the last ever episode of Downton Abbey. Season 6 concluded on ITV last weekend and the period drama will end with a feature-length special on Christmas Day next month. The final episode will feature the return of Lily James (Cinderella) and Matt Barber (Being Human) as … >

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Story hints revealed for last ever episode of ‘Downton Abbey’

ITV has announced details of the final episode of Downton Abbey this Christmas. Season 6 concluded on ITV last weekend and the period drama will end with a feature-length special on Christmas Day next month. Patricia Hodge (Miranda) will join the cast as Bertie Pelham’s mother, while Lily James (Cinderella) and Matt Barber (Being Human) … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ star joins cast of new ITV crime drama ‘Marcella’

ITV has announced the cast for Marcella, a new original, multi-stranded crime drama from the creator of The Bridge. Written by Swedish novelist Hans Rosenfeldt, the eight-part series is set in contemporary London and described as “noir thriller told with Rosenfeldt’s unflinchingly multi layered Nordic style.” Anna Friel will lead the cast in the title … >

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