Maggie Smith: “I led a perfectly normal life until Downton Abbey”
Dame Maggie Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham in ITV’s costume drama, talks to Mark Lawson about why her character should be killed off, forgetting which film she’s … Continue reading
Film Review – Viceroy’s House: Photocopying Downton Abbey | Enough of this Tomfoolery!
With 2017 marking the 70th anniversary of Indian independence (and the creation of Pakistan as well), the release of Viceroy’s House is perfectly timed, a narration of the road to … Continue reading
Archive Interview • Hugh Bonneville • 2004
FROM THE ARCHIVE Hugh Bonneville is not only a sublime actor but a charming and erudite chap with a fine line in drollery. He sounds a little wary at the start … Continue reading
TV Review: Victoria (ITV) Part 1 – Aiming low to avoid disappointment | Enough of this Tomfoolery!
In my old workplace, I had a colleague who had a collection of humorous workplace maxims on his desk. One of them read: “aim low, reach your goals and avoid … Continue reading
The Downfall Of Downton Abbey | Hugh’s Views & News
Nobody in the UK can have helped noticing or knowing that for the last eight weeks the final series of Downton Abbey has been screened at 9pm on a Sunday … Continue reading
Great performances: Penelope Wilton in The Deep Blue Sea | Stage | The Guardian
Originally posted in The Guardian. With its mix of sensuality and intelligence, her portrayal of Hester Collyer at London’s Almeida in 1993 towers above all others. Why is Penelope Wilton not … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Cary Grant
Originally posted on Waldina:
Today is Cary Grant’s 111th birthday. It is no secret I love Cary Grant. The quote on the top of my blog is from him and…
Look Back At Me
Originally posted on yadadarcyyada:
Look Back. Look back at me. Have you ever thought, said, or wanted to say this as someone walked, drove, or flew away? On this Labour…
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Archive Interview • Hugh Bonneville • 2004
Hugh Bonneville is not only a sublime actor but a charming and erudite chap with a fine line in drollery. He sounds a little wary at the start of our telephone … Continue reading
Quote • Hugh Bonneville • RSC
“I would still be [at the RSC] now if Adrian Noble had asked me to stay. I was in seventh heaven when I was at Stratford. I wanted to go … Continue reading
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