The third season of PBS's drama, "Downton Abbey," premiers tonight, and I'm bringing cupcakes to a party. Aren't these cuppies deliciously over-the-top?
As many of you know, I was a huge fan of the HBO hit series, "The Tudors," and when it ended, I gleefully latched onto PBS's "Downton Abbey," a period drama that unfolds in the green countryside of Hampshire in the UK. The series focuses on the wonderfully fun conflicts of the inhabitants of "Downton Abbey," and the episodes are actually filmed in a real castle, Highclere, which is located in Hampshire. This character-driven series zeroes in on the (slightly impoverished) Earl of Grantham, his wealthy American wife, and their children.
The well-written series opens in the Edwardian period, and World War I is breaking out. More troubles engulf the family when the Abbey is turned hospital. Naturally this opens up a bag of other delightful troubles--upstairs and downstairs. We're treated to over-the-topness in a grand way, from food to emotional angst to twisty love affairs. The kitchen alone is a delight. Actress Shirley MacLaine joins the series tonight, and she's bound to be a hoot! But can she top Maggie?
and view their online galleries.
Here's a photo of the White Border Path.
If you're a newcomer to this series,
here's a short video that will bring you up to speed.
A look at the real Downtown Abbey.
Fans will enjoy a "behind the scenes" look at the filming of Downtown Abbey.
I love the series so much, I even made a Pinterest board.
Tonight, at 7 p.m. central time, PBS will air "Secrets of Highclere Castle, and "Masterpiece Classic" will follow at 8 p.m.with Season 3 of Downton Abbey."
See you soon!
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