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Casualty fans may recognise Di Botcher from the Sky One hit series Stella which was created by Gavin and Stacey writer Ruth Jones. Di played the iconic no-nonsense character Aunty Brenda in the show for more than 40 episodes between 2012 and 2017.

We all enjoy unwinding after a long day with our favourite TV series, and it seems the late Queen was no different.The monarch reportedly had a soft spot for many popular shows, but there was one that stood out as her top pick. While she was also a fan of comedy series The Kumars at No. 42 - even going so far as to do impressions of the characters for her guests - another show frequently topped her list due to a personal connection with the family who own the filming location.The Telegraph reported that the late Queen was a massive fan of Downton Abbey - and delighted in pointing out any historical inaccuracies.

Lady Violet Crawley has remained a firm favourite among Downton Abbey fans over the years, so many will be thrilled to hear rumours of a prequel series focusing on the character. It's been claimed that Downton Abbey bosses are looking at creating a spin-off series focusing on Lady Violet's backstory and romantic past. Dame Maggie Smith, 89, has portrayed Lady Violet until now, but the proposed series will focus on her younger years - and the actresses who are being eyed up for the role have already been revealed.

Jenna Coleman is currently starring in BBC drama The Jetty playing Detective Ember Manning and is always brushing up against famous faces. However there’s a role from Jenna’s past where she was alongside two period drama stars. Jenna rose to fame in Emmerdale (where she played Jasmine Thomas), but it was her next role was where she met Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor (who plays Daphne Bridgerton) and Sophie McShera (Downton Abbey’s Daisy Mason).

Douglas is Cancelled, the new four part TV drama starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan, made its debut on ITV on Thursday 27 June, and fans were quick to rush to social media to share their opinions of the series (all episodes are also streaming on ITVX).The series stars Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville as TV news presenter Douglas, who faces having his career cancelled after he tells a sexist joke at a family wedding and a stranger overhears and mentions it online. Matters are complicated when his co-presenter Madeline, played by Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan, retweets the comment to her two million followers and it goes viral, causing a public backlash. The series, written by Doctor Who and Sherlock’s Steven Moffat and also starring Alex Kingston as Douglas’s newspaper editor wife, Ben Miles as his producer and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed as a comedy writer enlisted to help Douglas respond to criticism, has divided critics, with the show getting a five star review from one newspaper and a one star review from another.

Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt has shared the exciting news that she's expecting her first child.The 43 year old actress proudly showed off her baby bump at the Into Film Awards, held at London's Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square. Looking radiant in a red mini dress and matching heels, Joanne was all smiles as she cradled her growing bump for the cameras. Last year, the Downton Abbey star was spotted hand-in-hand with a handsome chap named Mark, sparking rumours of a new romance.

A third film in the popular British historical drama franchise was confirmed by Focus Features on Monday.Julian Fellowes, who created the beloved television series that spawned the films, is writing the new movie. Simon Curtis, the director of the second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” will also helm the third film.Various cast members are returning, including Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech and more.

It has been a tough year for Amy Nuttall.The former Emmerdale star broke up with her husband of 11 years, Andrew Buchan, in August following allegations of him cheating, before losing her mum to a glioblastoma brain tumour in October. Five months on, Amy is still dealing with the loss of her mum Elaine, and recently admitted that she had experienced “one of the hardest” days of grief so far. She has just released a single in her memory, called Thank You Mother, for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Andrew Buchan, who has starred in hit TV series such as The Crown and Better, has encountered a rocky few years. He was hit with drama when it was reported he had cheated on his Downton Abbey star wife Amy Nuttall and was said to have broken their seven marriage rules.The actor, 45, hails from Stockport, Cheshire, and began his acting career in theatre before securing his first TV role in 2006 when he appeared as St. John Rivers in the mini-series Jane Eyre.

Michelle Dockery is back in another period drama – but she has swapped 1920s high society for the two-tone music scene of the 80s. In BBC drama This Town – from the pen of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight – Michelle plays Estella, a mother and singer who never hit the big time, due to her difficult relationship with alcohol. Against a background of social unrest and IRA terrorist threats, a group of young people harness the power of music to escape their grim reality.

Downton Abbey's Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery, is all set to surprise her fans with a tough new look in the creator of Peaky Blinders' latest series. As Lady Mary, she was the picture of elegance, but now, nine years after Downton Abbey finished, she's coming back to our screens as Estella Quinn, a much more rough-around-the-edges character, in This Town. Estella has a hard life; she's been kicked out of Birmingham by the IRA and her husband who uses guns.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has reportedly been spotted on a celebrity dating app following his divorce.The star, 60, is said to have set up a profile on the VIP matchmaking service Raya, which connects A-listers looking for love.The invite-only dating app costs its famous members £20 per month, with the actor said to have used his verified Instagram page, which has 177,000 followers, to get access. In 2023, Hugh called it quits on his marriage to wife Lulu Evans, 55, after 25 years.The pair tied the knot in 1998 and renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas five years ago. However, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed last September that they had gone their separate ways.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Amazon Prime Video’s latest twisty thriller will intrigue viewers – and have them scratching their heads, according to star Peter Serafinowicz. “I don’t know how to explain the show. It’s pretty nuts!” exclaims Peter, who plays Detective Chief Inspector Danny in the series.

Marcus Collins, the ex-boyfriend of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, has shared a heartfelt tribute following the dancer's tragic death at 44. The sad news of Robin's death was announced on Tuesday, 20 February, with tributes pouring in from his friends, fans and celebrity pals.

It’s been a chaotic start to the year for Will Mellor – and he couldn’t be more thrilled.The actor thrives on drama and reveals that he’s at his happiest when everything is going on around him. “I’m very grateful for it,” grins Will, 47, who has spoken bravely about his battles with depression in the past. “I like chaos.

ITV's upcoming medical drama, Breathtaking, gives us a glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by NHS medics all across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic that gripped the globe at the start of the decade. The series focuses on Dr Abbey Henderson, an acute medicine consultant, and her team as they grapple with the initial outbreak of the deadly virus and a shortage of supplies.The show portrays the tough choices that healthcare professionals had to make during this time.The drama highlights the lack of proper PPE, infection rates, and how hospitals managed before and during the lockdown imposed by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

We go back to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in ITV1’s latest drama. Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt stars as Dr Abbey Henderson, a front-line hospital consultant who fights to save her patients as the mystery virus becomes an ever-growing threat. Breathtaking is based on a book by journalist-turned-medic Rachel Clarke and has been adapted for the screen by doctor-turned-screenwriter Jed Mercurio.

For over twenty years, Irish actor Allen Leech has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal performance skills and stellar on-screen presence, with the much loved star dabbling in everything from period dramas to Oscar winning movies throughout his impressive career. But while most of us will know him best for playing Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, or his memorable turn as Paul Prenter in Bohemian Rhapsody, this week fans will be able to catch Allen in a brand new drama for Channel 5, called Too Good To Be True.