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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bonhams to Auction ‘Downton Abbey' Costumes, Props Ahead of Final Film Release
BACK IN TIME: Attention all 'Downton Abbey' fans who are finding it hard to say farewell to the franchise. To coincide with the release of the third and final 'Downton Abbey' film in September, Bonhams is holding a farewell exhibition and auction of props, costumes and set pieces from the television series and films. The sale will run online on from Aug. 18 until Sept. 16 alongside a free exhibition at Bonhams New Bond Street, London that will be open to the public. More from WWD UK Retailer Footasylum Touts 'Standout Performance' in Fiscal 2025 Last Yarn Is Saving Miles of Fabrics From Landfill Cherry Beagles Is Empowering Women in Sports With the 400 Club Highlights of the sale include the frill-free 1920s wedding dress that Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary; the harem pants that Jessica Brown Findlay donned as Lady Sybil, and Dame Maggie Smith's dresses in light pink and dark gray. Estimates range from 800 pounds for the harem pants to 5,000 for the wedding costume, which also includes the bouquet, veil and shoes. Props are also going under the hammer, including the all-important wall of bells the Crawley family used for summoning staff; a clapper board from the production of the film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' and an autographed script of 'Downton Abbey' season one, episode one. Charlie Thomas, Bonhams U.K. group director for house sales and private and iconic collections, said the show is 'an example of the very best of British television and filmmaking, and we are delighted to be offering the props and costumes from this landmark series.' Thomas called 'Downton' 'an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century. The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen, making it so beloved by millions across the globe.' 'Downton Abbey,' first aired in September 2010, and ran for six seasons until 2015. The third film, 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,' will be released in September. It is produced by Carnival Films, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. Created by Julian Fellowes, the franchise attracted more than 120 million viewers, and won Golden Globe, BAFTA and Primetime Emmy awards. The series' producer Carnival Films, which is part of Universal Studio Group, will contribute proceeds from the sale to Together for Short Lives, a British charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. This isn't the first time that Bonhams has auctioned film memorabilia. In 2024, Bonhams auctioned more than 450 props and costumes from Netflix drama, 'The Crown,' including crowns, tiaras, gowns, beds and other royal memorabilia. The auction raised more than 1.7 million pounds, more than three times the presale estimate. Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tragic Liam Payne given heartbreaking tribute at start of Netflix's Building the Band – but there's bad news for fans
NETFLIX talent contest Building The Band kicks off with a special dedication to the memory of the late Liam Payne and his family. Before the competition starts, show host and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean, appears on screen to pay tribute to the One Direction star. 8 Netflix talent contest Building The Band kicks off with a special dedication to the memory of the late Liam Payne Credit: BackGrid Featuring as a guest judge on the programme was one of Liam's final projects before AJ says: 'When we came together to film 'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. 'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.' READ MORE ON LIAM PAYNE Building The Band, which features Nicole Scherzinger as the main judge and mentor, will begin to drop on the streaming giant next Wednesday after Liam's loved ones signed off on his scenes in the show. But fans hoping to see him straight away in the ten-part season will be disappointed as he will only appear from episode seven onwards alongside fellow guest judge Kelly Rowland. The first batch of four, hour-long episodes will land next week, followed by another three on July 16. The remaining three episodes will go out on July 23. It was a bittersweet moment for fans of Liam and One Direction last week when Most read in News TV Filmed last August, he is seen coaching a wannabe band, telling them: 'You've got a lot of work to do vocally — I need to feel that connection between you guys.' In another moment, he seemingly refers to his own One Direction past when he comments on the show's selection process. Building the Band: First Look, Netflix It sees 50 musicians having to form six pop groups — choosing their bandmates through voice and compatibility alone, without seeing them. One Direction were formed on The X Factor in 2010, although the five bandmates got to meet each other before the group was put together. On Building The Band, Liam says: 'How these bands are put together is not normal — we were not put together that way.' Toff love with Downton back LADY Mary finds herself firmly in the spotlight in the final outing of Downton Abbey – only this time she's a figure of scandal. The toff, played by Michelle Dockery, is seen increasingly taking over the reins of the estate from her father, Earl of Grantham ( 8 Lady Mary is a figure of scandal in the final outing of Downton Abbey 8 As a divorcee Lady Mary first has to navigate the prejudices of polite society But as divorcee she first has to navigate the prejudices of polite society, particularly a fellow aristocrat played by Joely Richardson. The action in the third and final film, out in September and subtitled The Grand Finale, takes us from the stately home to London's West End and a day out at the races. As the Downton estate faces an uncertain future, the Earl is seen in the trailer asking his wife what his dearly departed mother would have done in his situation. And he's heard saying: 'It's hard to accept that it's time to go.' I think we can all agree on that. 8 The toff, played by Michelle Dockery, is seen increasingly taking over the reins of the estate from her father, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) A good Cause for gags WHEN Alan Carr and But they need not stress, because I can reveal that Strictly Come Dancing funnyman 8 Chris McCausland has filled the void on ITV's Password Credit: PA Chris, who last year took home the glitterball trophy on the BBC One contest, will be one of the panel of celebrities that try to help out contestants. Just like his time on the Strictly dancefloor, Chris is guaranteed to combine being competitive with delivering plenty of giggles along the way. And contestants will be hoping that some of Chris's success will rub off on them. After all, the last final of Password had a jackpot of £10,000 up for grabs. In for a Laing one DISNEY+ is making a reality show with Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo – who is expecting their first child – as they tackle parenthood. It says Jamie and Sophie: Raising Chelsea will take viewers on 'a no-holds-barred whirlwind journey of the next chapter in their lives.' Heatwave the pits for Luke LUKE HAMNETT, the TikToker pal of former And now he has launched a podcast with his mum, Jan. 8 Luke Hamnett has launched a podcast with his mum Credit: Getty But it doesn't sound like the showbiz world has gone to his head yet. On the first episode of Live, Laugh, Luke, he said: 'I went to the TV Baftas and I wore this brown suit and a vest and it was so f***ing hot. At points I was getting a napkin and dabbing my pits.' On this week's episode, he told his powerful coming-out story to mark Pride month. Luke was horrifically bullied for his sexuality at school. He said: 'People's stories are very different. But it was the best thing that happened to me because it made me be my true self.' Traitors feel the tension LOTS of whispers are leaking out about the upcoming series of The Apparently emotions run surprisingly high on the show, hosted once more by Claudia Winkleman, even though many of the stars are no strangers to taking part in telly contests. 8 Apparently emotions run surprisingly high on Claudia Winkleman's Celebrity Traitors Credit: PA Things start off friendly, with the contestants comfortable in each other's company having known one another for years. But tensions quickly rise as the competition intensifies. I can reveal that, behind the scenes, one of the celebrities was particularly cross about being voted off. Another actually bursts into tears when they are shown the door. And that person struggles to hold it together as they deliver their departing speech and inform the other contestants whether they are a traitor or not. I can tease that it's not the kind of star who is known for being a fragile soul, either. And the other competitors are rather surprised when they dissolve into tears. Literally counting down the weeks now . . . New job for Dob SHE is fresh from her turn as a ghostly Angie Watts in EastEnders 40th anniversary episode and playing a baddie in the most recent series of Doctor Who. Now 8 Anita Dobson is preparing for Channel 5 drama Play For Today Credit: Getty But it's meant facing something far more spooky than Albert Square or The Tardis – learning lines. Anita, who's been married to Queen legend Brian May for almost 25 years, told me: 'These days it's an absolute nightmare. It never gets better and the older you get the harder it gets. 'But if you've got a gut feeling about something and you've got a good team behind you, then you just have to put the work in.' At 76, hardworking Anita is putting us all to shame.
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Gilded Age is back for more more society scandal as it returns tonight
Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon star in lavish period drama The Gilded Age, which is returning to Sky tonight with its brand new series after two years off our screens Fasten your corsets, The Gilded Age is back on screen tonight (Mon 23 June, Sky Showcase 9pm), the closest thing we've had to fill the void of Downton Abbey. Created by Lord Julian Fellowes, the genius behind worldwide smash Downton, this New York City-set period drama has all the usual scandal and secrets we've come to expect. Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon play sisters Agnes and Ada, rigidly conventional aunts to orphaned Marian (Louisa Jacobson), who came to live with them. Set in the late 19th century, it's a period of immense economic and social change, when empires were built. As season three begins, following the Opera War of 1883, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society. Bertha (Carrie Coon) sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights while George (Morgan Spector) risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionise the railroad industry - if it doesn't ruin him first. Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes refuses to accept Ada's new position as lady of the house. Peggy (Denee Benton) meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear. With lavish locations and costumes, feisty heroines, dowagers and dames, dashing men, class clash, pearl clutching, society gossip, rebellion and upstairs / downstairs drama, this ticks all the boxes for period drama fans. The Gilded Age is airing on Sky Showcase tonight at 9pm. There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest.. DEATH IN THE DESERT: THE NURSE HELEN MYSTERY, CHANNEL 4, 9pm With new evidence finally released, this fascinating documentary pores over the shocking case of a British nurse who died in suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia in 1979. Helen Smith, 23, apparently fell from a balcony at an expat party - her body was found on the marbe courtyard outside the block of flats. Foul play was quickly dismissed, but speculation was rife and the case became an international mystery. Was she murdered? Helen's family never believed what they were told. At first they thought Helen had committed suicide - until it emerged that the body of a Dutch tugboat captain, who had allegedly been with Helen just beforehand, was found next to her, impaled on a spiked fence. Now, 45 years on, director Keely Winstone has obtained hundreds of previously classified government documents, revealing what the British government really knew about Helen's tragic death. Helen's brother Graham says: 'We were close. I saw her off at Heathrow. That was the last time I ever saw her.' CELEBRITY PUZZLING, 5, 7pm It's not often you see Carol Vorderman stumbling over an answer, but she is at one point finally stumped in this brand new play-along game show. She is a team captain, with actor Sally Lindsay heading up the other team, while Jeremy Vine takes the hot seat as host. A battle of logic and wordplay, this episode sees Carol joined by Ore Oduba and Sally joined by Gareth Malone. Rounds include In Other Words, where teams must decode two-word answers using only initials and cleverly crafted synonyms. Then it's Thirdle, where stacks of words are missing their third letters, and in Cinema Cypher, film titles are obscured by symbols. Heat Map brings a QWERTY twist, while Funundrum sees teams unscrambling anagrams, and Memory Bank gets the cogs turning. Jeremy says this is 'the most relentless puzzling ever televised'. A bold claim, and not entirely true, but it's certainly an addictive format that will have you shouting answers at the telly. EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm Assuming Cain knows, Jacob mentions Sarah's IVF. Cain is furious that Jacob is more in the loop about his granddaughter's life than he is. Belle overhears Tracy making preparations for Nate's funeral and seizes the opportunity to ask if she's now allowing Cain to attend. After Tracy confirms that he's still banned, Belle takes it upon herself to change her mind. Robert feels guilty about Victoria's black eye and decides to move out, but Victoria is worried about him. EASTENDERS, BBC1, 7.30pm Phil is worried about Nigel when he goes out barefoot, and his fears are exacerbated when he returns home to find chaos in the kitchen. The situation gets dangerous when Nigel and Phil grapple over a pan of boiling water. Yolande asks at The Vic if they can host Patrick's 85th birthday. Nicola and Teddy are concerned when they find out Barney failed a chemistry exam due to the stress. Kat confides in Jean that she's hurt over Alfie not communicating. CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm At Bernie's suggestion, Aadi throws a midsummer party. Carla hands Betsy the keys to the factory, asking her to lock up but Betsy gets distracted by Brody, Dylan and Lauren, and forgetting to lock up, they head for the party. When Brody shows Dylan a bottle of LSD, telling him he intends to make some money, Dylan's concerned. There's romantic tension between Amy and Aadi, but a misunderstanding leaves Aadi hurt. Kit tells Bernie that he's had the DNA results through.
Edinburgh Live
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Period drama 'like Downton Abbey' with 'wealth of talent' now streaming on Amazon Prime
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It seems Julian Fellowes' affinity for period dramas knows no bounds. The mastermind behind hits like Downton Abbey, Gosford Park, The English Game, and The Gilded Age has conjured up another captivating tale, Belgravia, set in 19th century England. This six-part drama kicks off with a pivotal historical event - the Duchess of Richmond's ball in June 1815, which took place just 48 hours prior to the Battle of Waterloo. At its core, Belgravia revolves around the intricate lives of the Trenchard and Bellasis families, expertly navigating a complex web of scandals, romance, societal pressures, and class politics, quintessential elements of the period drama genre. Under the creative guidance of Fellowes, and directed by John Alexander, Belgravia is an adaptation of Julian's 2016 novel of the same name. Notably, it brings together the same production team that brought Downton Abbey to life, reports the Mirror US. Widely regarded as the champion of period dramas, comparisons to Julian's monumental success with Downton Abbey are almost unavoidable. Weighing in on this very aspect in an interview with Town and Country, Julian said: "I think [Belgravia] it's darker than Downton. "The servants are working people; they're doing their jobs because those are the jobs that were available. It's not sentimental. "It's a sharper world." The limited series first aired in the UK on ITV on 15 March 2020, and made its US debut on Epix on 12 April 2020. A sequel series, Belgravia: The Next Chapter, was quickly greenlit and announced in September 2022, with the show making its premiere on ITV in January 2024, under the pen of Helen Edmundson. The cast boasts a wealth of talent, including Alice Eve, Ella Purnell, Tamsin Greig, Richard Goulding, and Emily Reid, alongside Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Philip Glenister, and Tara Fitzgerald. Critics have had varied responses to the show, with one saying: "Belgravia has all the touchstones of a bodice-ripper. Great romance and thrilling revenge. "And the usual coterie of leaching and sneering in-laws." Another critic commented: "Though billed as a showcase for state-of-the-art costume drama, the six-part bonnet-fest feels more like a one-stop shop for all the worst excesses and boredoms of a genre that has outlived its usefulness." A different review wrote: "Belgravia is gorgeously appointed, it's romantic enough, it's grounded in the manners of a far more delicate time when everyone stood six-feet apart lest they bump hands." While another critic observed: "Belgravia errs on the wrong side of that divide, but it is so well-appointed that it is never less than beautiful to watch, just like 'Downton'. "For some, the finery will win out over refinement." Audience feedback leaned towards the positive, with one viewer exclaiming: "Incredible show! "Nothing was obvious, it kept the audience in suspense until the very last minute. Loved the complexity of the characters, the authenticity of the costumes and overall atmosphere. "Highly recommend!". Meanwhile, another wrote: "Wonderful series! "The storyline is gripping from the very first episode. There is no woke political ideology that spoils so many films and series these days. "Brilliant, authentic acting and casting in the excellent period production. So many movies and series try and fail to promote female empowerment; however, Belgravia delivers this message superbly." Belgravia is available to buy on Amazon Prime Video.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Bonneville says final Downton Abbey film is 'tribute' to Dame Maggie Smith
Hugh Bonneville has said the final Downton Abbey film will be a 'proper tribute' to Dame Maggie Smith. The late star played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the ITV period drama, appearing in the hit TV series and spin-off films. The character died in the 2022 film Downton Abbey: A New Era, and Smith died in 2024 at the age of 89. Speaking on The One Show, Bonneville told how it was 'poignant' making the final film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, without her. A trailer for the film has just been unveiled, and it included a glimpse at a portrait of Lady Violet. When Downton star Bonneville appeared on The One Show on Thursday, 5 June, presenter Alex Jones asked him: 'It must be very odd Hugh though, after she left the series and now she has passed away, must be odd making anything without her being there?' "Yes,' said Bonneville, who plays Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham. 'It was quite poignant making the show knowing that it would be the last film, knowing that her character had passed away and then in real life, she passed away after we finished filming. "So, really, this final film will be a proper tribute to her and to the legacy of the show, which is coming to an end after 15 years." Actor Tom Cullen was also on The One Show sofa, and he talked about how Smith was 'very funny' when he played Anthony Foyle, Viscount Gillingham, on Downton. 'If you could make Maggie laugh, that felt really good,' he said. Read more: Downton Abbey Downton Abbey star says vicar told him off over scene Hugh Bonneville promises 'new elements' and 'thrills and spills' in Downton Abbey 3 Hugh Bonneville recalls 'very special' final day with Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey 'She was extraordinary and a kind of a force on that set wasn't she?' Cullen went on, as Bonneville nodded. 'I have never really worked with an actor quite like her before where it will feel like it is not quite there and then she would just deliver genius.' Smith died in September, with her sons announcing the death in a statement. It said: "She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27 September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time." The One Show airs at 7pm on BBC One on weekdays. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be released in UK cinemas on Friday, 12 September.
