BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Julian Fellowes’ gilded new series? It’s New York’s answer to Downton Abbey 

The former model, 29, who studied drama at Yale and is known professionally by her middle name, plays heroine Marion Brook For those on the hunt for a good old costume drama to get your teeth into, there is good news on the horizon. Filming resumes imminently on The Gilded Age, the lavish new nine-part … Read more

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes raises prospect of setting the show in the 1970s

Dowagers to disco: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes raises prospect of setting the show in the 1970s to see the fate of Lord Grantham’s heirs Downton Abbey’s creator has raised prospect of reviving the historical drama  Julian Fellowes wants to set the drama in the 1970s to see out the Thatcher years  He said it … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Julian Fellowes’ brush with the law inspired Downton Abbey names 

As Julian Fellowes plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama. As Julian Fellowes (pictured) plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama … Read more

Belgravia viewers gripped by first episode of Julian Fellowes’ new period drama

Julian Fellows’ new drama Belgravia has prompted a mixed reaction from viewers, with some claiming they were instantly hooked while others branded the dialogue ‘clunky’ and ‘excerable’.  Last night’s episode of the ITV period drama, which follows the lives of the Trenchard family, who have recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia, focused on young … Read more

The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals drama is realistic

The true heartbreak behind Belgravia’s tragic opening: Julian Fellowes reveals ball, battle and betrayal scenes in ITV drama are all based on reality  ‘The storyline is true and based on the 5th Earl of Berkeley,’ Fellowes said  Its lavish scenes depict one of  ‘the most famous ball in history’ in its first show The writer … Read more