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posted by DR76

"THE WRONG CLASS"

After three seasons of viewing Britain's ITV series, "DOWNTON ABBEY", it occurred to me that there was something off about Julian Fellowes' portrayal of one of the major characters. That character is Matthew Crawley. And it is an error that I am surprised Fellowes had made.

"DOWNTON ABBEY" began with news of the sinking of the White Star liner, the R.M.S. Titanic in April 1912. This famous event also caused the deaths of James and Patrick Crawley, the heirs presumptive to the Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham. This disruption in the line for the Grantham earldom forced Lord...

Concerning Branson and Sybil and *THAT* Comment He Made

posted by FlightofFantasy

I saw this brilliant article by GreenKneeHighs@tumblr, and I posted it to the Branson and Sybil spot, but I felt I should post it here, too, because I figure most Sybil/Branson fans are also fans of Branson, so would support this article without question, when the people who really NEED to read this are those Downton Abbey fans who don't like Sybil/Branson or Branson. I think this article really puts into perspective some of the comments Branson has made that have proved unpopular with the fandom.

Once again, I DID NOT write this article; all credit goes to GreenKneeHighs@tumblr.

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5 Real-Life Companies Cashing In on 'Downton Abbey'

posted by Kathleen_C

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Realism, it ain’t. In the world of Downton Abbey, war is a weekend sport and young ladies can kill Turkish diplomats with sex. The characters, when not in the midst of a pause, race through history and the corridors of Highclere Castle with breath-taking speed and dramatic flair. Some people swear by the show, calling it "compulsively watchable"; others ridicule its stylized dramatics and jump-the-shark antics, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a person who can’t hum the theme song.

Downton Abbey premiered on Great Britain’s ITV (ITV.LN) on September 26, 2010. It quickly gained...

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Downton Abbey Series One Episode Two Review

posted by Jawas4eva

So, just to say, this article is not mine, all the credit goes to MarlyK from Basket of Kisses here:
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Mathew Crawley and his Mum, Isobel, ride in one of those gorgeous cars that had to be hand-cranked. Matthew looks cranky. He is. You, too, would be in a foul mood if you’d been told you were about to inherit a beautiful castle, a large fortune, a title, and a household of servants to wait on you hand and foot. Isobel, his momma, chides him, “There’s no legal mechanism for you to refuse it. When you inherit, you can throw it away!” What else is an inheritance for, anyway?
Things get...

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Let's Talk About Branson

posted by FlightofFantasy

Another great article I found on tumblr, this time by ladychauffeurs. I DID NOT WRITE THIS ARTICLE. I just thought it was excellent, so I posted it to the Branson and Sybil spot, but I felt I should post it here, too. That way the people who don't like Sybil/Branson or Branson (to whom this article is addressed), who are unlikely to go on the Branson and Sybil spot, have a chance to read it, too.

I DID NOT WRITE THIS ARTICLE. All credit goes to ladychauffeurs@tumblr.

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“You’re too scared to admit it… but you’re in love with me.”

First things...

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"DOWNTON ABBEY" – Series Three (2012) Retrospective

posted by DR76

"DOWNTON ABBEY" – Series Three (2012) Retrospective

It took me a while to get around watching Series Three of "DOWNTON ABBEY". I had been inclined to watch it, while it aired on PBS last winter. But in the end, I decided to wait until the DVD release was offered through Netflix.

I suspect that some of my reluctance to watch the show's Series Three could be traced to my major disappointment over the lackluster Series Two. In fact, a part of me is amazed that the series' shoddy look at World War I could end up with an Emmy nomination for Best Drama. But I figured that series creator, Julian...

"DOWNTON ABBEY" – Series Two (2011) Retrospective

posted by DR76

"DOWNTON ABBEY" – Series Two (2011) Retrospective

The debut of Julian Fellowes' series about an aristocratic family during the last few years before the outbreak of World War I garnered a great deal acclaim and awards, earlier this year. The success of the series led the ITV and Fellowes to continue the saga of the Earl of Grantham, his family and servants in a new season.

Series Two of "DOWNTON ABBEY" covered the last two years of World War I and the first year of peace during the years 1916 to 1919. Episode One began with Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive for the Earl of Grantham enduring...

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Why I Love Downton Abbey?

posted by deedragongirl

Season 1 cast?

Since this is my first article on this periodical drama, I will write down the reasons on why I love Downton Abbey.

Interesting Story

I only watch bits of the series, but I hope to watch it from season 1. From what I heard, the story is very interesting and it is not like any drama that I had seen, may it be modern or period drama.

Lovely Costumes

I love periodical costumes, especially in Europe. I was very familiar with Agatha Christie's Poirot and Miss Marple, so I have no single problem with this drama!

The British Cast

Although I did not watch season 3 onward, but when I watch the 2015 Disney reboot of Cinderella. I found out that Lily James was also from this drama, ironically her Downton Abbey costar Dan Stevens will play the Beast/ Prince Adam in this year's reboot of Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

See You Soon!

So, here are my 3 reasons and I will be seeing this show soon. Would you all like to see it?

Christmas Special!

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Fans flock to the real Downton Abbey

posted by hugedowntonfan

I'm a huge fan of Downton Abbey much like others on this site. My cousin in Australia is also raving about it too where its appaerntly a huge hit. I so fell in love with the characters and places that I wanted to visit where they filmed it so I did a bit of googling and found you can do a tour. Without further ado I booked myself on this link which I can highly recommend as it goes to Downton Village and then finishes up at Highclere Castle where they film the main scenes above stairs. So go on treat yourself like we did and see where its all filmed.

An Evening at Downton Abbey on Classic FM - 8pm Friday

posted by Monteverdi

Ahead of the Downton Abbey Christmas special on Christmas Day, Margherita Taylor will be in conversation with many of the show’s stars – including Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) and Penelope Wilton (Mrs Crawley).

Downton Abbey’s creator, Julian Fellowes and its soundtrack composer, John Lunn will also join Margherita as they celebrate the phenomenon that is Downton Abbey.

We’ll be hearing plenty of music from the show, alongside classical pieces composed in the Downton era.

This promises to be a real highlight of the Christmas period on Classic FM – so join Margherita on Friday 21 December from 8pm for An Evening at Downton Abbey!

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*SPOILERS* season 3

posted by Thecharliejay

What Happens Next in Downton Abbey? Season (Series) 3 Future Plots, Storylines, Spoilers 2012

Dowagers, Debutants Plus Mary's Wedding!
Downton Abbey, in case you have never heard of it, is an award winning British TV Drama written by Julian Fellowes, the guy who wrote the screenplay for the movie Gosford Park. Here you'll find out what happens next in Season 3.

Downton is sumptuously filmed and scripted in the best traditions of British costume drama with an all star cast that includes Dame Maggie Smith, Ellie the dog and, for season 3, Shirley MacLaine.

Downton has been sold to 100 countries and...

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"DOWNTON ABBEY" - Series One Retrospective

posted by DR76

"DOWNTON ABBEY" – Series One Retrospective

The announcement of ITV’s new series, "DOWNTON ABBEY", had attracted my interest the moment I had learned it would air on American television, during the winter of 2011. I happened to be a fan of Robert Altman’s 2001 movie, "GOSFORD PARK". And when I learned that the movie’s Oscar winning writer, Julian Fellowes, was one of the series’ creators, my interest soon transformed into anticipation.

Focused upon a vast estate during the last years of the Edwardian England, "DOWNTON ABBEY" was able to allow viewers to glimpse into the lives of the...

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Titles for each Episode

posted by kelseyjayne25

Season 1
1.Intro
2.New Heir
3.Mary's Shame
4.The Fair
5.The Flower Show
6. Past and Future
7. The Miscarriage

Season 2
1. Prayers for Soldiers
2. Life During War
3. Recovery for Strangers, Secrets for Friends
4. Returning or Leaving
5. Wounds
6. Refugees
7. Standing on one's own
8. Two Weddings and a funeral
9. Guilty Parties

Season 3
1.Investments
2. Good Stubbornness
3. Touching Concerns (and a Breakup)
4. out of misfortune
5. Truth and Birth (1st tragedy)
6. Moving on
7. Relations
8. Fertility
9. Stalking (2nd tragedy)

Season 4
1. Importance of Life
2. Old loves
3. the rape (3rd tragedy)
4. Cooking in the kitchen/relationships...