Jamestown will return to Sky1 for a second season. From the makers of Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom, the eight-part first season launches at 9pm tomorrow night and charts the early days of the first British settlers as they embark on their lives in America. Jamestown stars Max Beesley, Jason Flemyng, Dean Lennox-Kelly, Shaun Dooley, Matt … >
A few years ago, a video surfaced on YouTube using dialogue clips from Downton Abbey to form the lyrics of One Directon’s hit single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’. The video was originally made for Richard Sandling’s Perfect Movie, a monthly live comedy show at The Leicester Square Theatre about films featuring comedians, special guests, reviews, trailers, games … >
Sky1 has unveiled a new trailer and confirmed the start date for Jamestown. From the makers of Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom, the eight-part drama series charts the early days of the first British settlers as they embark on their lives in America. Jamestown is written by Bill Gallagher (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Paradise) and stars … >
It looks production is finally gearing up for the long-awaited Downton Abbey film. Rumours surrounding the movie have been going around for over a year now, with a production source announcing in January that “the financing ducks are being lined up very nicely.” A PR representative for actor Jeremy Swift, who played Spratt in the final three seasons of Downton … >
Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes has given some hints about to expect from his new NBC drama The Gilded Age. Set in the 1880s, the long-awaited series is described as “a sweeping fictional epic of the millionaire titans of New York City.” The term “The Gilded Age” came into use in the 1920s-30s and was derived from author … >
Filming is now underway on the new season of The Crown and a new cast addition has been revealed. Downton Abbey actor Matthew Goode will take the role of society photographer Lord Snowdon, who was married to Princess Margaret from 1960 until 1978. Antony Armstrong-Jones, to use his full name, died earlier this month. The Crown premiered on … >
An announcement about production on the long-awaited Downton Abbey film is apparently “imminent”. Rumours surrounding the movie have been going around for a year or so now, but it looks like official news on the plans is finally edging closer. A production source told Radio Times that Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes remains very keen to make the film and that “the … >
Julian Fellowes been reflecting on the “incredible experience” of Downton Abbey. The period drama launched in September 2010 and ran for six seasons, with the final episode airing on Christmas Day in 2015. Buy the complete Season 1-6 box set on Amazon here. Asked if he was personally satisfied with the way the show ended, Fellowes told Yahoo: … >
Julian Fellowes has explained why he is drawn to writing for women in his period dramas. Downton Abbey launched in September 2010 and ran for six seasons, with the final episode airing on Christmas Day in 2015. Buy the complete Season 1-6 box set on Amazon here. Discussing the appeal of the show’s era, Fellowes told Yahoo: “I’m very … >
It looks like production on the long-awaited Downton Abbey film is edging closer. Actor Jim Carter, who played Mr Carson in all six seasons of the period drama, has revealed that the cast have been asked to keep certain dates clear in their schedule for the movie’s shoot. Carter told Good Morning Britain: “We’ve been asked to keep ourselves … >