Loving Downton Abbey

I’m obsessed with Downton Abbey. It’s a Masterpiece series set on a fictional estate in Yorkshire, England in 1912, and the opening scene revolves around the sinking of the Titanic. I realize that many people have already jumped on this chintz and rose upholstered bandwagon, but I’m a little slow when it comes to finding television shows that can make a believer out of me. Now all I want to do is sip tea from china cups and eat crumpets and stare aimlessly out the windows and ring for my lady’s maid. It’s like I’ve been drugged. I watched the first season on Netflix in a matter of days, staying up until three o’clock in the morning because I just had to get one. . more. . . hit. This show is fantastic. I don’t think I’ve felt this “swoony” about a British television series since Pride & Prejudice with Collin Firth. Also, they’ve got Maggie Smith as Lady Grantham, the dowager duchess. Who can resist her delicious snootiness? She steals every scene.

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7 Responses to Loving Downton Abbey

Lisa says:

April 19, 2012 at 3:49 am

I dont know how much tea I can take, I think I need a coffee.

Richard Hacker says:

April 20, 2012 at 3:53 pm

Lovely to read your blog while having scones and tea.

Pam Binder says:

April 20, 2012 at 5:48 pm

Had to make another cup of tea after reading your blog. LOVE your blog!

Ravak says:

April 23, 2012 at 12:47 am

I am addicted to this show!!! I watched so many in a row that I have myself a headache! Now impatiently waiting for the next season

Claire Gebben says:

April 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Thanks for the tip. Count me in on the chintz and rose upholstered bandwagon.

tedhenkle says:

April 24, 2012 at 11:03 pm

Another BBC show worth watching is “Sherlock.” It’s Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century UK. I can’t recommend it enough! Welcome to the blogosphere Tara! Best wishes to you always.

J.D. Sullivan says:

April 25, 2012 at 1:41 am

Yeah Maggie Smith, the snarkier the better. I’ll have to check this out.