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
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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
Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
It is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. The Dowager might very well have asked her American nemesis Martha Levinson “What is Thanksgiving?” The British do not celebrate a one-day feast; instead, there is the month of Harvest Festival events. The Canadian Thanksgiving holiday … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
Celebrating the UK Launch of Downton Season 5 And My 200th Post
It is time to celebrate. Scotland is still part of the UK (apologies to those who wished to separate, but we would have really missed you), and ITV has begun broadcasting Season 5 of Downton in the UK. I won't comment on E1 other than to say that Season 5 starts off like a … [Read more...] about Celebrating the UK Launch of Downton Season 5 And My 200th Post
Final Days until Historic Vote & Downton S5 in the UK
It is a historic week in the UK. While American Downton Abbey fans might be envious about the launch of Season 5 on ITV this Sunday, it is the Scottish Referendum which has the captured the world's attention. This Thursday, September 18th, Scots will vote on a simple question … [Read more...] about Final Days until Historic Vote & Downton S5 in the UK
