What a marvelous end to Downton Season 5. The Christmas Special was like a perfectly laid out buffet with something for everyone. There were love stories, great injustice, selfless acts, grouse hunting, secret plots, reunions, touching farewells and Christmas carols. It was a … [Read more...] about Downton S5 Christmas Special: Nothing Heals Like a Restorative Broth
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The Downton Abbey Wedding Curse
It was a challenging two-screen night again this week as Downton and The Academy Awards competed for our attention. No Downton cast members up for awards this week, but perhaps one day there will be a Downton movie of the like of Gosford Park. On a side note I was gratified that … [Read more...] about The Downton Abbey Wedding Curse
Downton Abbey Serves Spotted Dick, Oh My!
It's Blue Monday, apparently the most depressing day of the year. It is a British thing. While Americans celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King on the third Monday of January, a 2005 promotional campaign for Sky Travel decided we needed to be reminded just how long … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Serves Spotted Dick, Oh My!
Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
It was a great night for American Downton Abbey fans. We had prepared ourselves to watch another great episode of Season 5, but were so thrilled to share in the joy of Joanne Froggatt's win at the Golden Globes. She won for best supporting actress in a TV series. In her powerful … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
Celebrate Return of Downton Days With Classic Cherries Jubilee
Downton Days are here again on PBS. A brand new year with a brand new glorious commercial-free season of Downton, just the way we like it. I was particularly thrilled that the great chefs at PBS didn't mess with the UK version or feed us extra portions; in past years they would … [Read more...] about Celebrate Return of Downton Days With Classic Cherries Jubilee
