The highly anticipated third season of Bridgerton comes out this week. In honour of the release, why not test your knowledge of some classic period dramas!
WORDS: SOPHIE MCVINNIE IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK
DOWNTON ABBEY
1 True or false: Maggie Smith’s role, Dowager Countess Violet, was written specifically for her.
2 How much did each episode of Downton Abbey cost on average to produce?
◆ £750,000
◆ £1,000,000
◆ £1,500,000
3 In what year did the first season air?
4 Downton Abbey was largely filmed at Highclere Castle in Newbury. Which of these movies was also filmed there?
◆ Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
◆ The Favourite
◆ Pride and Prejudice
5 True or false: Some of the costumes actually were from the 1910s and 20s.
SHERLOCK HOLMES
6 True or false: Originally, John Watson was supposed to be the main detective with Sherlock as his sidekick.
7 What is Sherlock Holmes’ famous London address?
8 Who played Sherlock’s love interest, Irene Adler, in the 2009 film with Robert Downey Jr?
◆ Keira Knightley
◆ Rachel McAdams
◆ Nicole Kidman
9 Who played John Watson in the 2010 TV series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock?
◆ Jude Law
◆ Gareth David-Lloyd
◆ Martin Freeman
BRIDGERTON
15 Which actress largely known for her role in Derry Girls also appears in Bridgerton?
16 On which other show have the producers worked?
◆ Orange Is the
