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The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic! Until then, explore all things Downton, from war to peace to everything in between.



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West End Theatres to Dim Their Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith Photo West End Theatres to Dim Their Lights in Memory of Dame Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2024

Following the sad news of the passing of legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith, West End theatres will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Tuesday 1 October, in her memory. Learn more about the life and career of Maggie Smith....


VIDEO: DOCTOR WHO Releases New Trailer for Season 13 Photo VIDEO: DOCTOR WHO Releases New Trailer for Season 13
by Michael Major - October 18, 2021

BBC has released a new trailer for Doctor Who: Flux! Casting includes Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop, Jacob Anderson, Robert Bathurst, Blake Harrison, Kevin McNally, and more!...


Photos: Lesley Nicol Opens HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? At The McKittrick Hotel Photo Photos: Lesley Nicol Opens HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? At The McKittrick Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, welcomes the New York premiere of How the Hell Did I Get Here?, starring “Downton Abbey’s” Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol. Playing a strictly limited engagement in The Club Car through May 8. ...


DOWNTON ABBEY 2 Will Hit Theaters This Christmas Photo DOWNTON ABBEY 2 Will Hit Theaters This Christmas
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 19, 2021

The initial film followed a Royal Visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff from the King and Queen of England and ended with a ball fitting for the Royal Family. ...


VIDEO: Watch the DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Teaser Trailer Photo VIDEO: Watch the DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - November 15, 2021

The original principal cast of Downton Abbey will all once again return for the second film, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Kevin Doyle, Allen Leech, and more.  In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï...


VIDEO: Lesley Nicol Gets Ready to Bring HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? to NYC Photo VIDEO: Lesley Nicol Gets Ready to Bring HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? to NYC
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel is home to the New York premiere of How the Hell Did I Get Here?, a new musical story starring “Downton Abbey’s” Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol, running through May 8....


PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge, to Transfer to West End Photo PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge, to Transfer to West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 04, 2023

Noël Coward’s scintillating comic masterpiece Private Lives starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge heads to the West End this Autumn....


The Arts Come Alive At DPTV This Summer Photo The Arts Come Alive At DPTV This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2020

Kick off this weekend with a Downton Abbey Marathon and then rely on DPTV all season long as your virtual venue for top performances!...


Hugh Bonneville to Guest Star on the Barn Theatre's TWEEDY'S LOST & FOUND Photo Hugh Bonneville to Guest Star on the Barn Theatre's TWEEDY'S LOST & FOUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2020

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville is to be the latest special guest on the Barn Theatre in Cirencester's live streaming show, Tweedy's Lost & Found....


Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89 Photo Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990....


Nick Offerman Moves in with CuriosityStream for New Documentary Series Photo Nick Offerman Moves in with CuriosityStream for New Documentary Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

Whatever the structure or shelter, the history of humankind is deeply entwined with the fascinating story of where, how, and why we make our homes. CuriosityStream's original three-part series The History of Home is a visually stunning journey around the globe and through time to discover the surpri...


Kiln Theatre Presents Jim Carter In Conversation With The Cast And Creatives Of Downt Photo Kiln Theatre Presents Jim Carter In Conversation With The Cast And Creatives Of Downton Abbey: A New Era
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2022

Kiln Theatre announces today that Jim Carter will return with Imelda Staunton to host a special fundraising event on Sunday 8 May at 4pm with a host of guests from the brand-new film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, including Sophie McShera and producer Liz Trubridge. All proceeds will go to Kiln Theatre'...


MARY POPPINS Will Open at The Civic in Auckland Next Week Photo MARY POPPINS Will Open at The Civic in Auckland Next Week
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2020

Mary Poppins will open at the Civic in Auckland, in a season that was previously rescheduled due to the health crisis....


VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released Photo VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Sta...


Photos: Lesley Nicol Opens HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? At The McKittrick Hotel Photo Photos: Lesley Nicol Opens HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE? At The McKittrick Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2022

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, welcomes the New York premiere of How the Hell Did I Get Here?, starring “Downton Abbey’s” Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol. Playing a strictly limited engagement in The Club Car through May 8. ...


Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicols Stars in the World Premiere Musical: HOW THE HELL DID I Photo Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicols Stars in the World Premiere Musical: HOW THE HELL DID I GET HERE?
by - March 08, 2022

Special Offer - Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicols Stars in the World Premiere Musical: How the Hell Did I Get Here?...


BWW Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on the Theatricality of DOWNTON ABBEY Photo BWW Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on the Theatricality of DOWNTON ABBEY
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

McGovern is no stranger to the stage, recently seen on the West End in  AVA: The Secret Conversations. She has also been seen on Broadway in Time and the Conways, Hamlet, and Love Letters. BroadwayWorld caught up with McGovern to discuss what audiences can expect from the new film, the theatricality...


DreamWorks Animation's THE BAD GUYS to Stream on Peacock Tomorrow Photo DreamWorks Animation's THE BAD GUYS to Stream on Peacock Tomorrow
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022

Based on the blockbuster scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey, 'The Bad Guys' features an all-star cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh and Alex Borstein. 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' 'Firestarter,' 'Ambulance' a...


VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film Photo VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film
by Michael Major - April 08, 2022

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!...


Peacock Announces MID-CENTURY Premiere Date Photo Peacock Announces MID-CENTURY Premiere Date
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022

Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Stephen Lang (Avatar franchise), and Shane West (Gotham) highlight this stylish, intense horror-thriller following a husband and wife's weekend in a mid-century modern vacation rental turned deadly when the husband discovers the owner is a psychopath....


BWW Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on the Theatricality of DOWNTON ABBEY Photo BWW Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on the Theatricality of DOWNTON ABBEY
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

McGovern is no stranger to the stage, recently seen on the West End in  AVA: The Secret Conversations. She has also been seen on Broadway in Time and the Conways, Hamlet, and Love Letters. BroadwayWorld caught up with McGovern to discuss what audiences can expect from the new film, the theatricality...


Sam Heughan Will Play Paul Newman in Upcoming Biopic Photo Sam Heughan Will Play Paul Newman in Upcoming Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2019

Deadline reports that Sam Heughan has joined the cast of an upcoming biopic about Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl....


VIDEO: Lily James Talks MAMMA MIA 3 Rumors Photo VIDEO: Lily James Talks MAMMA MIA 3 Rumors
by Sarah Leiber - October 22, 2020

Lily James shares how she lost her voice before finding out she scored her role in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, addresses rumors about a third Mamma Mia! film and sets up what her film Rebecca is about. ...


DOWNTON ABBEY Sequel Debuts Title, DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Photo DOWNTON ABBEY Sequel Debuts Title, DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2021

A new era begins. The entire Downton cast is back for #DowntonAbbey: A New Era, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining....


DOWNTON ABBEY 2 Will Hit Theaters This Christmas Photo DOWNTON ABBEY 2 Will Hit Theaters This Christmas
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 19, 2021

The initial film followed a Royal Visit to the Crawley family and Downton staff from the King and Queen of England and ended with a ball fitting for the Royal Family. ...






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