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UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes says it’s ‘hard to believe’ Maggie Smith never watched the show

Smith starred as Dowager Countess of Grantham in the ITV period drama

The Independent UK

I’m Getting More Bullish About A Gilded Age Crossover As Downton Abbey 3 Prepares For Its Grand Finale

Times, they are a-changin' (again).

Cinemablend

Downton Abbey fans can own a piece of the drama in major charity auction

From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause.

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Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia for sale in charity auction

Lady Mary Crawley’s wedding dress and the Granthams’ family car, a 1925 Sunbeam Saloon, are among the lots

The Guardian - UK

Servants’ bells and car from Downton Abbey among props and costumes at auction

Fans will be able to buy a dress worn by Maggie Smith, a signed script and other memorabilia from the period drama.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth McGovern wishes her Downton Abbey character ‘had more interesting stories’

Actor said it was difficult to feel the ‘straitjacket’ of that period

The Independent UK

‘I knew my job was to fulfil a man’s fantasy’: Elizabeth McGovern on Downton, early fame and co-starring with Brad Pitt

As the Downton Abbey finale hits the big screen, the actor looks back on the pitfalls of scoring huge success so young – and the liberation she later found singing in a band and writing a play about Ava Gardner

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'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage

Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner

The Independent UK

Elizabeth McGovern's Latest Downton Abbey 3 Comments Tie Into A Rumor I Hope Becomes A Reality

Ms. McGovern has a keen eye for this franchise's speculation.

Cinemablend

Downton Abbey's lavish costumes for sale

Lavish costumes worn in hit period drama Downton Abbey are going under the hammer and the lots include the wedding dress worn by Michelle Dockery's character Lady Mary and a flapper-style outfit seen on Jessica Brown Findlay in her role as Lady Sybil.

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Fans find it ‘hard to say goodbye’ as Downton Abbey releases final film trailer

Film releases in cinemas on 12 September

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows

Whoopi Goldberg has announced a pair of live shows in London and Cardiff this September.

BANG Premier

Downton Abbey’s Matthew Goode recalls Maggie Smith’s ‘favourite day on a set ever’: ‘We went through 22 bottles of rosé’

‘This is going to sound jolly unprofessional,’ admitted the actor

The Independent UK

Hugh Bonneville reflects on filming the Downton Abbey finale movie without Dame Maggie Smith

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will act as a "proper tribute" to Dame Maggie Smith, according to Hugh Bonneville.

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Downton Abbey trailer teases a final farewell to stately home

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Downton Abbey fans ‘heartbroken’ over emotional tribute to late Maggie Smith in final film trailer

Forthcoming film follows the Crawley family as they enter the 1930s and navigate new challenges

The Independent UK

Harry Potter: Meet the new cast for HBO’s TV adaptation

Wizarding World will be back on our screens this Christmas

Evening Standard

Why Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright weren't in Bafta TV Awards tribute as fans blast 'shameful' omission

Harry Potter star Smith died aged 89 last September, while Enchanted April actress Plowright passed away aged 95 in January

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Why Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright didn’t appear in Baftas In Memoriam tribute

Viewers weren’t happy with the ‘disgusting’ omission but there was a good reason

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HBO’s Official Cast Announcement For New Harry Potter Show Gets Mixed Reactions

"Cautiously optimistic."

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Whoopi Goldberg teases that Sister Act 3 will have tribute to late Dame Maggie Smith's character Reverend Mother

Whoopi Goldberg appeared on Italian TV show 'Che Tempo Che Fa' and spilled that 'Sister Act 3' is set to have some scenes remembering the late Dame Maggie Smith's character Reverend Mother.

Evening Standard

Simon Callow says he has ‘never been to a rock concert’ ahead of rock star role

The 75-year old is set to portray a washed up rock star in the comedy horror Murder Ballads: How To Make It In Rock ‘N’ Roll.

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Paul Giamatti felt the presence of Dame Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Paul Giamatti felt that the late Dame Maggie Smith was "present" during the making of the film 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'.

Evening Standard

Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright's West Sussex home hits the market for £2 million

The former malthouse was Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright’s family home for more than 60 years

Marie Claire

Jonathan Anderson's successors at Loewe have been announced — we take a look back at some his best moments

The game of creative director musical chairs continues

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