Two weeks ago, Lesley Nicol (aka Mrs Patmore) visited Atlanta for the 2015 International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. She spent time with guests of Georgia Public Broadcasting during a special tea. Here are some tidbits she shared at the luncheon.
"Downton Abbey" Season 5 episode 3 can be summed up in one word: secrets. Everyone seemed to have one. The cast and execs are kind enough to analyze them for us in this video recap. Spoiler Alert!
We hope that when you sit in front of the TV to watch "Downton Abbey" season 5 episode 3, you’ll also whip out your laptop, tablet or phone and pull up this blog to live chat about it with us. The chat is on from 9 p.m. -10:10 p.m. and there will be giveaways!
Lesley Nicol seems nothing like her head cook counterpart on "Downton Abbey". But like Mrs. Patmore, the role that made her star rise, she commands a room with her presence. She did so at an Atlanta History Center luncheon sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting. And held my attention!
You may remember an article posted here previously about a second “Downton Abbey” themed weekend at Sea Island, Georgia. Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith Crawley) has been added to this star-studded lineup that includes Jessica Fellowes, Raquel Cassidy (Ms. Baxter) and Kevin Doyle (Mr. Moseley)!
The phrase ‘Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll’ might not have made it into colloquial use until the 1970's, but it definitely was the theme of “Downton Abbey’s” second episode of season 5. The world is continuing to move forward and our favorite Yorkshire country house is moving with it.
Several of you watched the premiere episode of "Downton Abbey" season five with us through this online chat. We invite you to live chat and watch “Downton" season 5 episode 2 with us right here Sunday, January 11 at 9 p.m.
In the second part of my interview with "Downton Abbey" historical advisor Alastair Bruce, he answers a fan question from JeannieBinVA about why the staff lines up outside the estate to greet visitors. He also confides why he feels Americans appreciate British history more.
By now you’ve watched the premiere episode of “Downton Abbey” season 5. (Stop reading this if you haven't!) The cast does a better job of summarizing the episode than I do; they have such marvelous accents! Here’s a cast recap of “Downton Abbey” season 5 episode 1.