Downton stars 'singing One Direction song' goes viral
A spoof video splicing Downton Abbey footage to make its actors 'perform' One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful has had 86,000 hits.
Downton Abbey and Daniel Day-Lewis success at SAG Awards
The winners of the Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced, with more success for Brits Daniel Day-Lewis, and the Downton Abbey cast.
Adele leads the charge as Brits win at the Golden Globes
British stars have been honoured at the Golden Globes with Adele, Dame Maggie Smith and actor Damian Lewis all collecting gongs.
Live updates
Downton Abbey to return to ITV for a fourth series
Downton Abbey will return for a fourth series on ITV. The channel had kept its audience of almost 12 million waiting longer than usual to confirm a further run.
Bosses are also warning viewers to have their "tissues ready" for the show's Christmas tearjerker.
This year's two-hour festive episode sees the family head to a Scottish estate to visit cousins, against a backdrop of deer stalking and shooting in the Highlands. ITV's director of drama Laura Mackie said:
"As ever, Downton will take its audience through a whole range of emotions. All of life's experiences will feature in this episode. This is one episode you will want to see live with millions of others - and best have the tissues ready."
Downton's Dame Maggie Smith 'fine and well' after reports of heart scare
Star of ITV's Downton Abbey Dame Maggie Smith has dismissed reports she was at the centre of a heart scare.
Her spokeswoman said of the award-winning actress: "She is fine and well and at home."
It is thought the reports emerged after Dame Maggie visited her doctor for a routine medical procedure.
Advertisement
Downton Abbey star heckled at opening night of new play
Laura Carmichael, star of ITV's Downton Abbey, has faced heckling on the opening night of her new play by Sir Peter Hall.
Read the full storyBroadcaster under fire for cutting Downton gay kiss
Greek state television has been criticized for cutting the scene. But they claim they were just playing by the rules.
Read the full storyDownton Abbey cast members on its success at the Emmy's
Nina Nannar speaks to Lesley Nicol aka 'Mrs Patmore' and 'Mrs Hughes' played by Phyllis Logan about Downton Abbey's success at the Emmy's
Read the full storyIn pictures: Brits shimmer at Emmy Awards
British acting was applauded in last night's Emmy Awards, with Dame Maggie Smith and Homeland's Damien Lewis picking up gongs
Read the full storyAdvertisement
British stars miss out on Emmys
Downton Abbey actors Brendan Coyle, who plays valet John Bates, and Jim Carter, who plays the butler Carson, both missed out on Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series.
BBC's Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman also were surpassed on Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Mini-series Or A Movie.
Damian Lewis hails 'golden age' of television
– Damian Lewis on receiving his EmmyWhat an extraordinary honour to be in a category with these golden actors setting a gold standard in acting in a golden age of TV.
The cast that I work with who are delightful and enjoyable to dine with but especially to the two ladies who've suffered me the most, Claire Danes and Marina Baccarin. You're both beautiful and it's enjoyable working with you, every minute of it.
Damian Lewis and Maggie Smith win Emmy awards
Damian Lewis has picked up an Emmy award for his portrayal of an American soldier in hit show Homeland.
Read the full storyKevin Costner beats Benedict Cumberbatch to Emmy
Congratulations to Outstanding Lead Actor for a Miniseries/Movie winner Kevin Costner for Hatfields & McCoys! #EmmyCongrats
From @PrimetimeEmmys on Twitter:Today's top stories
