I can’t wait to play the queen mum

The third Downton Abbey film is dedicated to Maggie Smith whom we all miss so much. Her character Lady Violet is constantly referenced in the story. Her absence is particularly felt by my character, I

Spending time in the garden helped me to play the Queen in The Crown. I would go out there with the dog, trying to speak like her. Jim [Imelda’s husband and Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter] saw me and

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Whether appearing in a soap or on stage, actress Susie Blake, 75, has relished every role she’s tackled

As we bid farewell to the Crawley family in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale , Phyllis Logan opens up about fond memories from the show, the legend of Dame Maggie Smith and why fans will be very happy with the last chapter

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