Award-winning Downton Abbey producer ‘sexually assaulted woman’

Award-winning Downton Abbey producer who worked on movies with Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kirsten Dunst is charged with ‘sexually assaulted woman’ Chris Croucher, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on December 18 The producer is also charged with assaulting the woman in Westminster Croucher was to appear in court today but it has … Read more

Hugh CAN this be? Viewers’ surprise at star of Downton Abbey’s slimline look

Hugh CAN this be? Viewers’ surprise at star of Downton Abbey’s slimline look as Bonneville, 56, reveals his dramatic weight loss and drastically shorter haircut on BBC’s The One Show Hugh Bonneville is a shadow of well-padded Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey The 56-year-old revealed weight loss on Thursday, wearing open-necked shirt  Viewers expressed … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Julian Fellowes’ brush with the law inspired Downton Abbey names 

As Julian Fellowes plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama. As Julian Fellowes (pictured) plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama … Read more

Lady Carnarvon – chatelaine of the ‘real Downton Abbey’ talks about cleaning her house

One of the legacies of lockdown could be that we all end up with spotless homes. With time on our hands, we are turning into a nation of housekeepers, fearlessly delving into dusty corners and attacking grubby grouting with an old toothbrush.  Some have dustier corners to deal with than others, though. Fiona, Countess of … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: American fans left upset as Highclere Castle puts Downton Abbey tours on ice

No stately home has captivated American hearts like Highclere Castle, the Earl of Carnarvon’s palatial family seat, since Downton Abbey was first filmed there a decade ago.  The series remains hugely popular in the U. S. with audiences in excess of 13million.  But the love affair has hit a hiccup thanks to travel restrictions owing … Read more

Are you having Downton deja vu?

Fabulous frocks, stately homes, social climbing and illicit love affairs — there’s nothing like a costume drama for a bit of spirit-lifting escapism. Belgravia, written by Julian Fellowes, and airing on Sunday nights on ITV, is just the ticket. However, Fellowes also wrote Downton Abbey and viewers have noticed many similarities between the shows. Here, … Read more

Are you having Downton deja vu?

Fabulous frocks, stately homes, social climbing and illicit love affairs — there’s nothing like a costume drama for a bit of spirit-lifting escapism. Belgravia, written by Julian Fellowes, and airing on Sunday nights on ITV, is just the ticket. However, Fellowes also wrote Downton Abbey and viewers have noticed many similarities between the shows. Here, … Read more