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is back with an anticipated sequel. not only reunites the beloved ensemble cast, but introduces new characters and new locations that helps expand the world of the franchise as it enters into the modern era. Picking up nine months after the first film in 1928, kicks things off with Tom Branson (Allen Leech) getting married to Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton), helping to secure the Crawleys’ fortune and fate at Downton.

Allen Leech and his wife Jessica Blair Herman are due to welcome their second daughter this year.The Downton Abbey star, who plays the role of the chauffeur-turned-family member Tom Branson in the hit franchise, opened up on the couple's unborn child while at the New York premiere for the A New Era film on Sunday 15 May. Although the actor didn't specifically say they would be having a baby girl, he teased: "If you can see what myself and my wife are wearing, you have a clue." Allen, 40, was dressed in a pale pink-beige jacket with a nude shirt underneath alongside a striped tie, which he teamed with some brown trousers and a darker shade of smart shoes.

Downton Abbey’s Dame Penelope Wilton, 75, has weighed in on her role as Lady Merton in the hit ITV drama. The actress has compared her character to that of Dame Maggie Smith, 87, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, who Lady Merton often bickers with.Reflecting on both character’s personalities, Penelope said her on-screen counterpart often wins the arguments.She also claimed that the series' creator Julian Fellowes never lets her character win a bickering match.The TV star said: “Maggie gets all the best lines!“With Maggie, you need to be on your game to hit the ball back at her.“I said to Julian: ‘Can I at least win one of the arguments?’ and he said: ‘No,'" she said to the Daily Mail.Fans of the period drama were left in tears with the much-anticipated sequel film, Downton Abbey 2: A New Era.Some took to Twitter to share their review of the film, as they recounted feeling a mix of emotions.MerviRyynanen said: “We just watched Downton Abbey A New Era and felt like being back with old friends.“As we expected - absolutely loved it!“Such a feel-good film (a few tears too!).“Felt like the closing chapter of a beloved story. Bloody Marvellous!”DaniellaLaverty added: “Just wow! There was laughter and there was tears.“A new era indeed @DowntonAbbey #DowntonAbbeyANewEra”Sineadekennedy tweeted: “Saw it this evening in Ireland.

Downton Abbey: A New Era released in cinemas last week to praise from fans and critics, with the ending leaving some viewers particularly devastated. The film sees Dame Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern reprise their roles, as the Crawleys attempt to solve the mystery of why the Dowager Countess (Smith) has suddenly inherited a French villa.

Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol has been left devastated after the passing of her beloved husband David Keith Heald. The 68 year old's agent, Paul Pearson, confirmed the news of his death to The Sun as he shared: “I would like to confirm the passing of Lesley’s beloved husband David Heald, known to all his wonderful friends as Da’arboth. “Da’arboth was an amazing, unique and inspirational man who was always at Lesley’s side ‘her warrior’.

Die hard fans of Downton Abbey will all have wondered just what it’s like to step inside the historic home. It’s no secret that Downton is in fact a real place, and tourists flock to experience the upstairs-downstairs life depicted in two blockbuster films and an incredible six series on TV. As Downton Abbey: A New Era arrives in cinemas, we meet Lady Fiona Carnarvon who opened up her outstanding home - Highclere Castle in Hampshire - to create one of our most treasured TV shows of all time.

Downton Abbey couple Laura Carmichael and boyfriend Michael C Fox reportedly secretly welcomed a baby boy in March last year. The 35 year old actress, who played Lady Edith Grantham on the ITV period drama, gave birth to a son she named Luca, according to The Sun.

This Morning viewers have been left making a plea to the show's bosses after noticing a recurring theme this week. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday.

Downton Abbey, said the bond between the cast will “never break” as they prepare for the release of their new film, Downton Abbey: A New Era.

Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton is expecting her first child as she unveiled her blossoming baby bump at the premiere of the new film.The 35 year old actress, who plays Lucy Branson in the franchise, made the revelation as she walked the red carpet for the Downton Abbey: A New Era premiere at Leicester Square's Cineworld on Monday 25 April evening.Tuppence, whose co-star Allen Leech is expecting his second child with wife Jessica, looked gorgeous as she walked down towards photographers in a tight-fitted black gown with off-the-shoulder straps that featured sparkling silver sequins. It also had a thigh-high split on her left leg.

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech, 40, is expecting his second baby with wife Jessica Blair Herman. The loved-up couple shared their news when the latter debuted her pregnancy at the premiere for the new movie, A New Era, where the star was attending in support of her husband - whom she got engaged to in 2018.The pair looked happier than ever as they posed and grinned on the red carpet, and in almost all of the snaps mum-of-one Jessica, 34, cradled her growing baby bump. Wearing a black long-sleeved velvet gown, the star looked incredible in her fitted glamorous dress for the occasion.

Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens is barely recognisable from his days as the posh and well-to-do fan-favourite Matthew Crawley in his latest appearance on the red carpet. The British actor, now 39, who recently made a dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson on The One Show, was part of one of the most beloved couples in the period drama during his days on the ITV show. Matthew fell head over heels in love with Michelle Dockery's Lady Mary Crawley, but their passionate romance came to an abrupt end when Dan left the show.

reunited for the franchise’s first official movie, Michelle Dockery and her many co-stars are coming back together for the anticipated sequel,. While promoting her new Netflix series,, the actress opened up to ET’s Lauren Zima about the new film and the possibility of more in the future. With, “it felt right after the first film did so well.

Dan Stevens left The One Show's hosts speechless as he made a savage dig about Boris Johnson. The Downton Abbey star appeared on the BBC chat show to discuss his new drama, Gaslit, which also stars Julia Roberts and Sean Penn.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has captivated ITV soap fans thanks to her brilliant portrayal of scheming Lydia Chambers, who has been plotting to bring down Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson). But Corrie fans know that the 30 year old will soon be leaving the famous cobbles, as her gripping storyline comes to a close after four months and she waves goodbye to bunny boiler Lydia. Now, in an exclusive interview with OK! Rebecca has broken her silence on what she’d like to do next, revealing her ultimate dream is to land a role in a period drama like Netflix’s mega hit series Bridgerton.

’s debut in theaters on May 20, ET has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming sequel thanks to a peek inside the all-new official film companion. Written by Emma Marriott, who authored the companion for the franchise’s first movie, the new book captures the lavish and sprawling world of the Crawley family and their household staff. In addition to revealing the official cover, ET has the first look at five spreads from the book that teases what’s in store for the upcoming film, including a regal wedding, a grand journey to the South of France and a star-studded movie set inside Downton. “It is always a thrill to write about the extraordinary work that goes into the making of a movie.

Downton Abbey.Speaking in a new interview, the Hollywood actor, 52, candidly addressed his new role in the upcoming film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, which stars original cast members including Hugh Bonneville, Dame Maggie Smith and Michelle Dockery.Speaking on Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast, The Wire actor opened up on his thoughts about joining the cast of the popular show.Dominic told hosts Jacqueline Coley and Anita Rani: "It’s very daunting coming onto a show that’s been going for so long that is such a big phenomenon and such a big success."I’d never been to Highclere [castle] before... you go up the drive and you come over the brow of the hill and there it is."It’s like some Disney castle and you can’t quite believe that it’s real," he added.Dominic went on: "It’s such an extraordinary outline against, against the horizon and...

Anita Rani may usually be seen climbing a mountain, soaking up the great outdoors and being at one with nature, but the Countryfile presenter also has a passion for a very different location - the set of period drama Downton Abbey.Exclusive: Lesley Nicol teases Downton Abbey sequel - 'It made me cry'"I'd say yes to a cameo role in a heartbeat," she told HELLO!, celebrating her dream presenting gig as co-host of Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast. "I've definitely dropped massive hints."WATCH: Will you be watching the Downton Abbey sequel?The podcasts see 44-year-old Anita interviewing cast members including Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Hugh Bonneville (the Earl of Grantham) and Elizabeth McGovern (the Countess), as well as going behind the scenes of new film Downton Abbey: A New Era.MORE: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery shares exciting news after confirming engagementREAD: Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes on the difficulties of killing off beloved characters"I was starstruck by all of them.

sequel,. While speaking to ET, Nicol reflects on a decade of playing the cook in charge of the downstairs kitchen staff in the acclaimed British drama and what inspired her return to the stage. Created by Julian Fellowes, first launched in the U.K. in 2010 before quickly becoming an international sensation, thanks to its captivating stories about the lives upstairs versus downstairs at the Crawley family estate in Yorkshire county in the early 1900s.

Anita Rani may usually be seen climbing a mountain, soaking up the great outdoors and being at one with nature, but the Countryfile presenter also has a passion for a very different location - the set of period drama Downton Abbey.Exclusive: Lesley Nicol teases Downton Abbey sequel - 'It made me cry'"I'd say yes to a cameo role in a heartbeat," she told HELLO!, celebrating her dream presenting gig as co-host of Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast. "I've definitely dropped massive hints."WATCH: Will you be watching the Downton Abbey sequel?The podcasts see 44-year-old Anita interviewing cast members including Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Hugh Bonneville (the Earl of Grantham) and Elizabeth McGovern (the Countess), as well as going behind the scenes of new film Downton Abbey: A New Era.MORE: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery shares exciting news after confirming engagementREAD: Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes on the difficulties of killing off beloved characters"I was starstruck by all of them.

The Mirror, in which she admitted to having been single since her second marriage, to David Pammenter, ended in 1980.The TV veteran said she was a “happy” singleton.Sue explained: “I'm very happily single. I’ve had the love of my life and I’ve had the s*** of my life.”Sue added: “And I wouldn’t want it any more.“I love being on my own with my dogs.”Sadly, Sue’s eight-year-old German Shepherd Betsy had to be put down after she was diagnosed with cancer last year.The actress was, unfortunately, away filming sitcom The Cockfields at the time and couldn’t be there with Betsy at the end.About her single life, Sue continued: “I wouldn’t ever want for a man to live in my house or be in my bed.”However, Sue did mention that she would be open to companionship.She said: “If I did meet someone it would be someone I would go to the theatre with, or go to dinner with.“As long as he paid.