How to explore the world from home during lockdown: Check in to Danish Downton-by-Sea

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Check in to Danish Downton-by-Sea and build the Dubai skyline out of Lego Seaside Hotel is a Danish TV drama described as Downton Abbey-by-the-sea Holiday secrets are revealed in the latest edition of Cool Camping Britain Build the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa … 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

Belgravia viewers call for a second series despite complaints of its finale being ‘rushed’

Belgravia viewers left disappointed by finale that ‘rushed’ through tying up the plot in 10 minutes – after weeks of complaints about wooden acting and Julian Fellowes’ unlikeable characters CONTAINS SPOILERS  Belgravia, ITV period drama by Julian Fellowes, follows life of Trenchard family  They’ve recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia  The show … Read more

Elizabeth McGovern claims she taught Brad Pitt how to KISS in their rom-com The Favour

Elizabeth McGovern claims she taught Brad Pitt how to KISS in their rom-com The Favour and jokes that she ‘made him the man that he is’ By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 14:47 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 14:47 BST, 15 April 2020 Elizabeth McGovern has claimed she taught Brad Pitt how to kiss. … Read more

The REAL Belgravia: How district which inspired ITV drama went from marshland to Billionaire Square

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellows’ new drama Belgravia kicked off on ITV last night – providing us all with a much-needed sense of escapism from the escalating coronavirus crisis. The series follows the lives of the Trenchard family and their ascent to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia. Two decades earlier, their daughter Sophia became embroiled in … Read more

JAN MOIR reviews Belgravia, the new period drama from the creator of Downton Abbey 

The problem with Belgravia is that it is not Downton Abbey South, which is what everyone wants it to be, even though we are pretending we don’t. We are feigning an interest in this new set of characters, we are assuming a position that we are culturally open to new artistic experiences, even as our … Read more

JAN MOIR’S upper-crust guide to ITV’s new drama Belgravia, the new Downton Abbey 

Prepare yourself for the finest of bonnets, a cavalcade of corsetry and a hairy parade of the shaggiest mutton chop whiskers seen on TV since the final of Crufts.  Welcome to Belgravia, the new six-part ITV drama set in high society London in the 19th century. Many are calling it the new Downton Abbey, but not … Read more

Michelle Keegan reveals hopes of landing posh role in second Downton Abbey movie

Michelle Keegan reveals hopes of landing posh role in a second Downton Abbey movie so she can change ‘people’s perception’ By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 01:37 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 01:47 GMT, 13 March 2020 She confirmed in January she has hung up her shoes as Lance Corporal Georgie Lane in the … Read more

Hugh Bonneville tucks into a marmalade sandwich with a Paddington Bear statue in London

Hugh Bonneville looked dapper as he tucked into a marmalade sandwich with a Paddington Bear statue at a new interactive trail in London. The event, called Scenes in the Square, is being hosted in the capital’s iconic Leicester Square famed for its movie premieres and is celebrating a century of cinema.   Taking a look at all the … Read more