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Downton Abbey Season 3
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Book interview
Here's an interview with Jessica Fellowes about the new The Chronicles of Downton Abbey companion book.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
[quote=""Mythica""]I never liked the Bates in jail scenes but overall, I didn't have a problem with the season. The Dowager had some brilliant quotes, as ever.
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Oh you can't fault Maggie, she steals the show! Loved the 'Butler' quote. I also forgot to mention Branson and I found his character believable, although I didn't agree with some of his actions, but I liked the fault line in his nature and the way he stands his ground.
I think there are things to look forward to in Season 4 such as Anna and Bates....Matthew and Branson and I like the blooming of Edith and what happens there...I am not looking forward to the irritating 'flapper girl' at all. And I agree the Thomas VS O'Brien will be very interesting. I also felt sorry for him even though I detest the character, he's just so nasty!...So hopefully there will be a season 4 with Maggie Smith included or the show won't the same.
Bec
Oh you can't fault Maggie, she steals the show! Loved the 'Butler' quote. I also forgot to mention Branson and I found his character believable, although I didn't agree with some of his actions, but I liked the fault line in his nature and the way he stands his ground.
I think there are things to look forward to in Season 4 such as Anna and Bates....Matthew and Branson and I like the blooming of Edith and what happens there...I am not looking forward to the irritating 'flapper girl' at all. And I agree the Thomas VS O'Brien will be very interesting. I also felt sorry for him even though I detest the character, he's just so nasty!...So hopefully there will be a season 4 with Maggie Smith included or the show won't the same.
Bec

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[quote=""rebecca""]Oh you can't fault Maggie, she steals the show! Loved the 'Butler' quote. I also forgot to mention Branson and I found his character believable, although I didn't agree with some of his actions, but I liked the fault line in his nature and the way he stands his ground.
I think there are things to look forward to in Season 4 such as Anna and Bates....Matthew and Branson and I like the blooming of Edith and what happens there...I am not looking forward to the irritating 'flapper girl' at all. And I agree the Thomas VS O'Brien will be very interesting. I also felt sorry for him even though I detest the character, he's just so nasty!...So hopefully there will be a season 4 with Maggie Smith included or the show won't the same.
Bec
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I've heard it's Matthew who is in danger of not returning to the show!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... anger.html
I think there are things to look forward to in Season 4 such as Anna and Bates....Matthew and Branson and I like the blooming of Edith and what happens there...I am not looking forward to the irritating 'flapper girl' at all. And I agree the Thomas VS O'Brien will be very interesting. I also felt sorry for him even though I detest the character, he's just so nasty!...So hopefully there will be a season 4 with Maggie Smith included or the show won't the same.
Bec

I've heard it's Matthew who is in danger of not returning to the show!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... anger.html
[quote=""Mythica""]I've heard it's Matthew who is in danger of not returning to the show!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... anger.html[/quote]
I heard that Maggie Smith had a recent heart scare. I don't know if that was correct? As for Matthew, he is kind of meh for me...But I don't know how they are going to write him out? Back in those days divorce was unheard of...But now comes the long wait for Season 4
and there is SO little to watch on the TV! It's awful!
Bec
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvan ... anger.html[/quote]
I heard that Maggie Smith had a recent heart scare. I don't know if that was correct? As for Matthew, he is kind of meh for me...But I don't know how they are going to write him out? Back in those days divorce was unheard of...But now comes the long wait for Season 4

Bec

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Great stuff!
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Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
Books are mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you ~ The Shadow of the Wind
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Programming note: US
For US members, PBS is doing "Downton Abbey: Revisited" tonight. Check your local PBS station listings!
Saw it, enjoyed it, and Angela looked wonderful.

Bodo the Apostate, a novel set during the reign of Louis the Pious and end of the Carolingian Empire.
http://www.donaldmichaelplatt.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXZthhY6 ... annel_page