12 h. ago Downton Abbey star Allen Leech teases possible prequel exploring the younger years of Dame Maggie Smith's character Violet Crawley

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech has teased that the beloved period drama could return with a prequel exploring the backstory of the late Dame Maggie Smith's iconic character, Violet Crawley. 

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18 h. ago Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review: A bland, boring end to an 'insidiously silly series'

Any hint of pulse-racing drama is swiftly nipped in the bud in this conclusion to the Downton saga, writes Alistair Harkness

Sport

23 h. ago New Downton Abbey special to hit ITV as the cast celebrate 15 years of the franchise following release of final film

Fans don't have long to wait until the release of the final ever Downton Abbey film this Friday. 

Culture

25 h. ago Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery's life off screen including tragic loss and husband

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will see Michelle Dockery reprise her role as Lady Mary one last time

Events

25 h. ago Pregnant Michelle Dockery poses with her glamorous Downton Abbey co

Pregnant Michelle Dockery posed with her glamorous Downton Abbey co-stars Joanne Froggatt and Laura Carmichael at the NYC premiere afterparty on Monday.

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26 h. ago Who is Michelle Dockery’s husband? Meet Downton Abbey actress’ partner Jasper Waller

Downton Abbey fans are curious about the Lady Mary star's partner

Culture

28 h. ago Netflix fans praise ‘excellent’ period series but have one big issue

The series is filled with plenty of romance and intrigue

Politics

34 h. ago Pregnant Michelle Dockery displays her baby bump in sparkling black gown as she joins her Downton Abbey co

It comes days after making her surprise pregnancy announcement at the London premiere of Downton Abbey.

Politics

36 h. ago Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to reflect on careers at National Theatre

The event will be hosted by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter.

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64 h. ago Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery 'not posh' in real life as she reveals very first job

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery has insisted that she is 'not posh' in real life, even though she is known to millions as Lady Mary Crawley on the hit period drama

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2 d. ago Dame Penelope Wilton says Britain is ‘hypercritical’ as a nation

The stage and screen actress reprised her role as Isobel Crawley in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

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3 d. ago 'Impeccably acted' crime period drama that's not for the 'faint

A dark BBC period drama has captivated fans

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3 d. ago Downton Abbey Mrs Patmore star Lesley Nicol admits cast divide as she gushes over one bond

Downton Abbey's Mrs Patmore actress Lesley Nicol has opened up about her bonds within the show and movie franchise's cast and admitted there are some stars she doesn't know as well

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4 d. ago Midsomer Murders star’s ‘jewel’ of a period drama ‘on par’ with Downton Abbey is unmissable

Fans of period pieces need to watch this series

Events

4 d. ago Downton Abbey star admits she 'never spoke a word' to Dame Maggie Smith

Lesley Nicol appeared on This Morning to discuss all things Downton Abbey ahead of the release of the third and final film later this month

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4 d. ago Netflix’s ’10 out of 10’ period drama you’ve probably never heard of is streaming now

A Netflix period drama has been hailed a "masterpiece" by fans who have described it as a "hidden treasure"

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4 d. ago Downton Abbey star didn't speak to Maggie Smith for 'months' while filming for sad reason

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is set to be released in cinema next week, as Lesley Nicol took spilled all on the cast of the hit show Friday's This Morning

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5 d. ago Downton Abbey star and Coronation Street actress in 'scandalous' Channel 5 period drama

The Forsytes, a six-part series, is based on the novels of John Galsworthy and comes after a 1967 adaptation on the BBC, The Forsyte Saga

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5 d. ago Hugh Bonneville 'panics' ITV interviewer by interrupting question with Gaza speech live on air

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville left an ITV reporter red-faced after halting an interview on the film's red carpet to speak about the "absolutely indefensible" situation in Gaza

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5 d. ago Hugh Bonneville interrupts live TV interview with urgent Gaza plea: ‘Indefensible’

Hugh Bonneville interrupted a live TV interview to issue an urgent plea for the world to act on the “indefensible” situation in Gaza.

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