Netflix drama Bridgerton depicts George III’s wife Queen Charlotte as black

Writer defends new Netflix drama that depicts George III’s wife Queen Charlotte as black – despite historians voicing their scepticism over theory that she was of African descent Golda Rosheuvel, 49, plays Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, in Bridgerton The drama is set in Regency England at the start of the 19th-Century  One historical … Read more

Joanne Froggatt films scenes for new ITV thriller Angela Black 

She is a successful actress who is best known for playing Anna Bates in ITV’s Downton Abbey.  And Joanne Froggatt cut a casual figure as she filmed scenes for the new psychological thriller series Angela Black in London on Monday. The TV star, 40, donned a burgundy coat and a pair of blue flared jeans … Read more

To Olivia FIRST LOOK: Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes transform into Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal

To Olivia FIRST LOOK: Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes transform into Roald Dahl and his actress wife Patricia Neal in new biopic about the tragic loss of their daughter By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 13:25 GMT, 12 November 2020 | Updated: 13:27 GMT, 12 November 2020 Hugh Bonneville and Keeley Hawes channel Roald Dahl … Read more

How The Queen’s Gambit Anya Taylor-Joy is tipped for Hollywood stardom

Anya Taylor-Joy was just a girl when she first told her parents that she wanted to be an actress. Now, at the age of just 24, she is tipped to be catapulted to the A-list.  After a jet-set childhood that saw her move from Miami to Buenos Aires and on to London before the age … Read more

Downton Abbey producer accused of sexual assault gets case postponed as he battles cancer

Award-winning Downton Abbey producer, 39, who is accused of sexual assault gets case postponed as he battles cancer Chris Croucher, 39, is accused of molesting the woman in Westminster last year  The hearing has been adjourned for the third time today to November 17  Assistant director is charged with sexual assault on a woman and … Read more

TALK OF THE TOWN: Downton Abbey actress didn’t tell anyone about her exit from the show

TALK OF THE TOWN: Downton Abbey actress didn’t tell anyone about her exit from the show… which turned out to be a mistake when her mother burst into tears By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:20 BST, 25 October 2020 | Updated: 00:20 BST, 25 October 2020 … Read more

Lily James compares her image to real life in newly unveiled interview amid Dominic West scandal

Embattled actress Lily James has spoken about the differences between how she’s perceived and how she truly is in a newly unveiled interview. The former Downton Abbey star, 31, hit headlines last week, after she was pictured embracing married actor Dominic West, 50, during a trip to Rome. And in a video interview with Grazia … Read more

Downton Abbey star Lily James goes shopping for blooms in Primrose Hill

Well, if your name’s Lily and you played Lady Rose, you have to say it with flowers! Downton Abbey star Lily James goes shopping for blooms (in aptly named Primrose Hill) By Padraic Flanagan For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:03 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 22:03 BST, 10 October 2020 You wouldn’t have … 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

Michelle Dockery enjoys leisurely stroll with her pet dog in London

Michelle Dockery cuts a low-key figure in dark jeans and a green jumper as enjoys leisurely stroll with her pet dog in London By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 13:53 BST, 29 September 2020 | Updated: 13:53 BST, 29 September 2020 She was recently announced as one of the leads alongside Sienna Miller in new Netflix series … Read more