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Wilson Chapman editor“Downton Abbey” is gearing up to return to the silver screen with its second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era” this May. But now, the British TV phenomenon is also hopping into the audio realm with “Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast.”Hosted by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley and British radio and TV presenter Anita Rani, the rewatch podcast will cover every episode of the ITV hit, which focuses on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their staff of servants at the Downton Abbey estate during the 1910s and ’20s.
Coley and Rani will cover the show weekly, diving into the large ensemble cast of characters and reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes and secrets from the beloved series. The podcast launches this Tuesday and will include an exclusive look at the upcoming film.
In addition to recapping episodes, Coley and Rani will also interview notable people involved in the creation of the series, starting with its creator and writer Julian Fellowes in the first episode. Other upcoming guests for the show include cast members Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern, Lesley Nicol, Penelope Wilton and Michael Fox, along with Dominic West, who joins the cast in “A New Era.” The show will also feature “Downton” producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge, historical consultant Alastair Bruce, costume designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins, production designer Donal Woods, casting director Jill Trevellick and “A New Era” director Simon Curtis.“Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast” follows on the heels of several other successful rewatch podcasts covering popular television series, many of which are hosted by cast members of the show.
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Prince Andrew is planning to attend the memorial service for his late father Prince Philip.The Duke of York, 62, is expected to appear at the service at Westminster Abbey honouring his late father on 29 March.The service will celebrate the life of the late Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April at the age of 99. A spokesperson for the Prince confirmed the news that he will be present at the memorial service to the BBC .
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The Bachelor Australia star, adoring fiancé to Laura Byrne, doting dad to Marlie-Mae and Lola, fan of making funny videos.WATCH: Matty J and Laura Byrne pull off "the routine" on InstagramWhat you may not think is Matty J: financial advisor. But in his new podcast The Penny Drops, that's the role he's taking on – with the help of some certified experts."The great thing is, I am definitely not the expert here," the 34-year-old star tells WHO of his next podcasting adventure. "I really hope the fact that I lack so much knowledge means I can break down the conversations in ways that are really easy for people to digest."On the podcast, Matty J will be the bridge between those of us who have no clue what we're doing and the experts who can help us figure it all out.
Norman Reedus is returning to work just days after suffering a concussion on set of , earlier this month. Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon on the long-running AMC series, took to Instagram Saturday to share that he would be back on-set Tuesday, and thanked fans for their «nice thoughts» as he recovers.«Thank u for the nice thoughts it’s been a week.
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’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.
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Dominic West says it was ‘very daunting’ joining the cast of Downton Abbey and that his first experiences on the set were surreal. The actor is set to star in the upcoming film Downton Abbey: A New Era, alongside series stalwarts Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery. West described his entrance into the Downton family during a new weekly re-watch podcast, Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast.
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.