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<p>Harry Hadden-Paton stars as Bertie Pelham, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Smith and Allen Leech as Tom Branson in Downton Abbey: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Picture: Ben Blackall</p>

culture

Downton Abbey review: hot jazz, mysterious aristocrats — and disapproval from Mr Carson

Fans craving the latest instalment in this most lavish of soap operas are in for a treat

‘Battle Cries’ by Terence MacSwiney at Fonsie Mealy’s sale.

home and gardens

Antiques: Online sales open new chapter

news

PICS: Baz Ashmawy and his mammy Nancy show one way to win an Emmy

celebrity

Post-Downton Abbey movie 'could be wonderful,' says producer

celebrity

Losing sex appeal is 'liberating', says Downton star

general

Hugh Bonneville has variety from Downton to Paddington

On the red carpet: Elizabeth McGovern, Helena Bonham Carter, Naomi Campbell, Laura Whitmore

She cuts an elegant figure each episode on Downton, but Elizabeth McGovern has never looked as sophisticated as she did at the BAFTAs last weekend.

Sun, 25 May, 2014

10 reasons to watch Downton Abbey

IT’S the most successful drama in British TV history and it’s back for the long-awaited fourth season.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2013

Giamatti to join 'Downton' cast

Hollywood star Paul Giamatti is joining the cast of Downton Abbey for the Christmas edition of the period drama.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Former 'EastEnders' star gets role on 'Downton'

Nigel Harman has joined 'Downton Abbey'.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

Paltrow tells her team to get her on 'Downton Abbey'

Gwyneth Paltrow wants a role in 'Downton Abbey'.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2013

'Downton Abbey' actress top release album

'Downton Abbey' actress Elizabeth McGovern is releasing an album.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

MacLaine 'berates' Downton bad boy

Hollywood actress Shirley MacLaine stunned Downton Abbey bad boy Rob James-Collier by pouncing on him the minute she arrived on set.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Shirley not…Downton dust-up looms

A Hollywood sneak peek of series three reveals fireworks between 'Downton Abbey' matriarchs Maggie Smith and newcomer Shirley MacLaine.

Sun, 22 Jul, 2012

Downton Abbey star McGovern: First series was more to my taste

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern has admitted that she was not as enamoured with the second series of the ITV1 period drama.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Call for Government to extend tax break to TV production companies

Ireland could lose out to Britain on future large-scale productions such as The Tudors and Camelot if British chancellor George Osborne goes ahead with plans to offer a new tax incentive to television film-makers.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

Trivia titbits feed 'Downton' craze in US

American broadcaster PBS is feeding the addiction of its 'Downton Abbey' fans with an online trivia graphic.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

Hurt given lifetime award

Actor John Hurt has picked up the first of two lifetime achievement awards.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2012

Hurt given lifetime award

Actor John Hurt has picked up the first of two lifetime achievement awards.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2012

MacLaine to join Downton cast

Hollywood royalty is heading to 'Downton Abbey' with Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine joining the cast of the hit country house show.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

'Downton' to see two sets of nuptials

'Downton Abbey' will feature two weddings in its upcoming third series.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

'Downton Abbey' set for cinemas

'Downton Abbey' could be making a move to the big screen.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012

Downton claims Golden Globe award

High class costume drama Downton Abbey was among a clutch of British winners at this year’s Golden Globes, scooping the award for best television mini series.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Branagh thrilled at film award

Kenneth Branagh said tonight it was “thrilling” to be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs).

Mon, 05 Dec, 2011

Kate Winslet and Downton Abbey win big at Emmys

Kate Winslet and period drama 'Downton Abbey' were among the big winners at the Emmy Awards overnight.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Winslet drama leads Emmy nominations

Mini-series 'Mildred Pierce' starring Kate Winslet, has been nominated for 21 Emmies, it has been announced today.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2011

'Buffalo Soldiers' a blast in Berlin

The Berlin Wall is about to come down (the story is set circa l989) and we meet a group of US soldiers bored and behaving badly.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2003