The REAL Belgravia: How district which inspired ITV drama went from marshland to Billionaire Square

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellows’ new drama Belgravia kicked off on ITV last night – providing us all with a much-needed sense of escapism from the escalating coronavirus crisis. The series follows the lives of the Trenchard family and their ascent to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia. Two decades earlier, their daughter Sophia became embroiled in … 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

JAN MOIR reviews Belgravia, the new period drama from the creator of Downton Abbey 

The problem with Belgravia is that it is not Downton Abbey South, which is what everyone wants it to be, even though we are pretending we don’t. We are feigning an interest in this new set of characters, we are assuming a position that we are culturally open to new artistic experiences, even as our … 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

JAN MOIR’S upper-crust guide to ITV’s new drama Belgravia, the new Downton Abbey 

Prepare yourself for the finest of bonnets, a cavalcade of corsetry and a hairy parade of the shaggiest mutton chop whiskers seen on TV since the final of Crufts.  Welcome to Belgravia, the new six-part ITV drama set in high society London in the 19th century. Many are calling it the new Downton Abbey, but not … Read more

Married At First Sight’s Mishel Karen says the drama at the show’s dinner parties comes at a cost

‘We pay for it all’: Married At First Sight star Mishel Karen says the drama at the show’s dinner parties comes at a cost for female cast members By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:26 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 08:26 GMT, 12 March 2020 Mishel Karen was left with more than … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Anglo American loses shine after platinum plant drama

Anglo American tumbled after it took emergency measures to avoid a disaster at its money-spinning platinum unit. The global mining giant led the FTSE 100 fallers after it slashed the production outlook for its platinum division Amplats and declared force majeure as it cannot process any recently mined material sent in by customers. Force majeure … Read more

Megan Thee Stallion releases defiant new music video for B**** amid legal drama with record label

Megan Thee Stallion has released her first new music video since her legal drama with her record label began. The 25-year-old rapper, whose Christian name is Megan Pete, treated her fans to the music video for her song B.*.*.*.*. She dropped the video on YouTube Thursday night along with audio of her new album Suga, … Read more

Troian Bellisario and Patrick Dempsey sign on to star in CBS drama pilot Ways & Means

Troian Bellisario and Patrick Dempsey sign on to star in CBS drama pilot Ways & Means By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 06:23 GMT, 5 March 2020 | Updated: 08:44 GMT, 5 March 2020 Troian Bellisario and Patrick Dempsey are looking to make a return to the small screen, with both actors being cast in … Read more

Actor Michael Medwin who played radio station boss Don Satchley in BBC drama Shoestring dies aged 96

Actor Michael Medwin who played radio station boss Don Satchley in BBC’s 70s detective drama Shoestring dies aged 96 British actor Michael Medwin died yesterday in a Bournemouth hospital aged 96 Medwin best known for his role as a radio station boss in BBC series Shoestring He appeared in films alongside Michael Caine, Albert Finney … Read more