Downton Abbey is back and has returned to former glory. Whilst the show has been critically acclaimed since its inception, there were a lot of complaints that the recent two seasons were focusing too much on the love affairs of Lady Mary and her various suitors. I’d be inclined to agree – the show is … >
ITV has released an extended preview for the final season of Downton Abbey. The period drama returns this autumn for eight new episodes, followed by the show’s last ever episode on Christmas Day. Watch the two-minute clip… Season 6 is expected to begin in late September on ITV. > Buy Season 5 on DVD on … >
Joanne Froggatt has started filming her new two-part drama from the makers of Line of Duty in North Yorkshire and County Durham. Written by Gwyneth Hughes (Five Days), ITV’s Dark Angel will tell the true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton and stars Froggatt as the titular serial killer. The cast also includes Alun … >
A set of promotional photos has been revealed for the new season of Downton Abbey. The period drama’s last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. A press launch for Season 6 took place yesterday at the May Fair hotel in London, with cast members Maggie Smith, Hugh … >
An official portrait of the Downton Abbey cast has been unveiled to promote the period drama’s final season. The last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. A press launch for Season 6 took place today at the May Fair hotel in London, with cast members Maggie Smith, … >
Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith has revealed that she plans to start watching the show now that it’s finished. A press launch for Season 6 took place today at the May Fair hotel in London, with cast members Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Joanne Froggatt in attendance. Smith has played the Dowager Countess, Violet, since … >
The executive producer of Downton Abbey has promised that the show’s final season is “very strong”. A press launch for Season 6 took place today at the May Fair hotel in London. Gareth Neame commented: “I think the final season is very strong and I believe the fans of the show around the world will … >
ITV has ordered a new two-part drama from the makers of Line of Duty telling the true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton. Dark Angel will star Joanne Froggatt as the titular serial killer. ITV’s Controller of Drama Victoria Fea commented: “Dark Angel is an extraordinary and chilling true story. We’re delighted to have … >
ITV has officially announced today that Season 6 of Downton Abbey will be the show’s final season. The last ever episode will air on Christmas Day on ITV, following eight episodes this autumn. Writer Julian Fellowes commented: “The Downton journey has been amazing for everyone aboard. People ask if we knew what was going to … >
This year’s feature-length festive special is brimming with the things we love: sumptuous dinner parties, carols by the Christmas tree in the great hall, and happily-resolved plot lines. Not a single dead body anywhere. The episode opens with the Downton crowd preparing to attend a grouse-shooting party at Brancaster Castle. Lord Sinderby has rented it … >