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Downton Abbey: Series 2, Episode 8.

This week’s final episode of Downton Abbey’s series 2 was jam packed with plot resolution, angst, longing gazes and ashen faces. Downton is abuzz with preparations for Matthew and what’s her name’s wedding. Matthew is still expressing frustration with his injury and Lady Mary can barely tolerate what’s her name’s presence, echoing this reviewer’s feelings. […]

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Downton Abbey to Return for Third Series.

As this blog has been viewing the ITV drama, Downton Abbey, for some time now it has come as pleasant news that the series has been renewed for a third by ITV. Downton Abbey has recently found success here in the U.S. and the first series is currently shown on the PBS network. The Edwardian […]

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Downton Abbey: Series 2 – Episode 7.

So the war is over and Downton Abbey has transformed back into a glorious country estate after having been used as a convalescent home for injured British soldiers. Cora intimates that she wanted to have the valet Bates sacked because of Bates’ wife’s suicide, a suggestion by which Lord Grantham is both appalled and visibly […]

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