Downton Abbey 2: The Press Launch
The series two cast. “YOU’LL find there’s never a dull moment in this house.” Just one of many classic new lines from Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham (Dame Maggie Smith) in the second series of...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: Amy Nuttall
Amy Nuttall as Ethel Parks DOWNTON Abbey returns for a second series in the UK next month. My report and photos from last Friday’s Press Launch at Highclere Castle are here. Among those I spoke to was...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: The Great War
Rob James-Collier as Thomas Barrow. IT’S back and, I’m pleased to report, better than ever. Downton Abbey series two begins on ITV1 on Sunday September 18. My first MEN feature on this much anticipated...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: Recipe For Success
Lesley Nicol as Mrs Patmore JUST under 36 hours to go now until the second series of Downton Abbey begins on ITV1. As promised, below is my latest feature – published today in the MEN. And if you...
View ArticleMoving On 3
The Milkman: Clive (Rob James-Collier), Ally (Alicya Eyo) and Bugsy (Shaun Mason) MISSING your Sunday night slice of Rob James-Collier in Downton Abbey? Well, you can see the former Coronation Street...
View ArticleStrictly Come Downton Abbey
Dan Stevens as Matthew and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary. STRICTLY Come Downton is set to waltz off with the Christmas Day TV ratings glitterball. Downton Abbey stars will be tripping the light...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: Christmas Launch
THE Christmas tree is being decorated as the house prepares for the festive season. Before the Granthams hand out presents to their servants for Christmas Day 1919. Welcome to the Downton Abbey...
View ArticleDownton Abbey: “Life Is Strange”
“LIFE is strange, isn’t it?” Downton Abbey series three, episode nine. Otherwise known as the 2012 Christmas Special, just broadcast by ITV1 tonight – December 25 – in the UK. If you have yet to watch...
View ArticleMoving On 4
Rob James-Collier as Aidan. MOVING On is back with a Scandinavian twist. Created by Jimmy McGovern, the fourth series of BBC1′s daytime drama has the usual impressive cast lists. This time including...
View ArticleThe Level: Interviews
“IT’S not really a world I know much about. “I’m a poncey little actor.” Philip Glenister talking to me about his role in new six-part thriller The Level. Which begins on ITV at 9pm this Friday (Sept...
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