Tag Archives: Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey: A New Era Film Review

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve been a fan of Downton Abbey since I saw the very first advert for a new ITV drama programme in the summer of 2010. 12 years later or about 18 years later going by the chronology of the show, … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Film Review

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

It’s no secret that Downton Abbey is my favourite television show of the 21st Century.  I love everything about it.  The era, the mostly gentle storylines, the costumes, grant houses and beautiful countryside, the witty insults and quotes and the … Continue reading →

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From the prehistoric to the merely ancient

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

This gallery contains 27 photos.

I’ve had a busy old week and been unwell for longer so was unable to write at all so I hope this collection of photos which I took on Thursday. It was a very windy day and the temperature was … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

It’s nearly the end of the year so I thought I would write a brief review on my favourite TV shows of 2015.  It was hard to limit the choice to just 10 of the best but here goes! Humans … Continue reading →

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My first England Grand Tour

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

I’ve been very busy these last few weeks with my tours but wanted to share a little about one particular tour as it was a first, well at least for me.  The last 8 days or so I have been … Continue reading →

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The Top Movies and TV Shows of 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Stephen Liddell

Until a few weeks ago I thought that 2014 was going to turn out to be a relatively poor year for cinema-goers.  There was a flurry of interesting films in the spring but with a total lack of big name … Continue reading →

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A day out to Highclere Castle aka Downton Abbey

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Stephen Liddell

I have been having a busy old summer taking guests on trip all around London and southern England but ever since February, I had been looking forward to Thursday 24th July in particular because this was the day that I … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of The Real Downton Abbey

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Stephen Liddell

September sees the return to our televisions screens of Downton Abbey in the UK and in January to the USA (more on that in the next week or two).  Downton Abbey is actually the real life home of Lord Carnarvon … Continue reading →

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