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The film's producers have allowed eager fans a glimpse of the stunning scenes behind the highly- anticipated period drama Downton Abbey: The Movie.

RICHARD EDEN: When a Downton Abbey episode featured a Turkish diplomat dying while in bed with Lady Mary, viewers scarcely believed that his body could be simply whisked away.

Kingly kedgeree, lobster cutlets and cocktails the Crawleys would have quaffed, in this extract from the new Downton Abbey recipe

This morning will air a special episode from Highclere Castle - the location used as Downton Abbey in the TV series and forthcoming movie.

Laura Carmichael and Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael looked in fantastic spirits as they attended the photocall for the movie in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday.

Jennifer Cox visited The Watership Down Inn just outside Whitchurch. It's a characterful pub with rooms, close to Watership Down country and the location for Downton Abbey.

Celebrating the release of the movie this week, Holly and Phil will broadcast live from Highclere Castle, where the film was shot, on Thursday.  

Director Michael Engler has allowed Downton Abbey fans a behind-the-scenes peek into the goings on on set of the TV series' forthcoming big screen adaptation.

Sophie McShera turned heads on the red carpet in a plunging black floor length dress as she joined the cast for the world premiere of Downton Abbey the movie, held in London, on Monday night.

Almost 70 per cent of people have concerns about their jaw and chin. Alice Smellie teamed up with aesthetic doctor Mervyn Patterson to give verdict on the latest tightening treatments.

The Love Island star, 28, donned a traditional black and lace maid's outfit as she enjoyed a chat with Alison about the films previously shot at the location.

Hosts Holly, 38, and Phillip, 57, presented This Morning from Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle on Thursday, where the TV series and film are shot.

Lady Fiona, second wife to the Earl of Carnarvon, requested his children leave Highclere Castle, Hampshire, the famous home of the Crawley family in the ITV drama, it was claimed.

On Tuesday Michelle Dockery was far from the walls of the Abbey, as she promoted the new film on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She looked super chic in an all black pantsuit.

Lady Carnarvon says although Porchy, 26, and his sister Saoirse, 28 - heirs to the magnificent stately home Highclere Castle - flew the nest, they keep returning.

Downton Abbey creator's new HBO series revealed Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon will star in the period drama The Gilded Age with Morgan Spector and Amanda Peet.

Laura Carmichael partied with Lily James and Billie Piper at the Mr Porter Health In Mind Fund bash, held at Quaglino's in London on Thursday night. 

Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter has hinted that the big-screen adaptation of the hit period TV series will return for a sequel.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: I can reveal that Lord Bathurst has not been left a penny by his late American stepmother, Gloria, Dowager Countess Bathurst.

Allen Leech from Downton Abbey stopped by the kickoff even over the weekend at the Barnsdall Theatre in Hollywood. The actor left his standard dapper suits from his hit TV series at home.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, mince pies.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas cake.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas pudding.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, gingerbread.

Close friends say Claire Foy is providing a consoling shoulder for Matt Smith, whose relationship with girlfriend Lily James, has been the subject of increasing talk among showbiz insiders.

The actor, 57, was in good company as he joined by stunning Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery at Monday evening's British Fashion Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall in south-west London.

The Downton Abbey actress, 38, who played Lady Mary Crawley in the hit series, said she laughed out loud after a 'burly' taxi driver told her it was 'shame about your sister in season 3'.

The annual 20ft Norwegian Spruce has been hoisted at Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle. It is the same traditional tree as Trafalgar Square and the job requires a structured plan.

The Downton Abbey star, 38, put on a stylish display in the all-black ensemble as she joined her male co-stars at the event at the event in The Whitby Hotel

Successful applicants will be paid a 'competitive' hourly rate and offered shared accommodation on the 5,000-acre Berkshire estate owned by The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.

The British actress wears stockings, suspenders and high heels while striking  a series of provocative poses for the latest issue of AnOther magazine.

Ioan Gruffudd is set to return to ITV's Liar as Andrew Earlham next month. Father-of-two who lives in LA, says he's now 'old and weathered enough' to represent anti-heroes.

Welsh-born Ioan Gruffudd, 46, told The Guardian that he couldn't wait to get his teeth into the character after reading the script, but the 'horrible things he's done' took their toll on him during filming.

Following the premier of Belgravia, FEMAIL takes a look at the historical references weaved into Julian Fellowe's narrative - including the real life scandal that inspired the protagonists' love affair.

Lady Carnarvon told on This Morning Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle, in Hampshire, has 'zero income' amid the coronavirus crisis.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Carnarvons have gone out of their way to try to find a solution - but the road to Downton has hit a few bumps.

Lord Fellowes, creator of the ITV period drama, and two of its stars, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, will take fans on an 'ultimate insider tour' of the castle, delivered online.

The presenter, 54, said on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain that he will not be attending the star-studded ceremony as he's fed up of the camera catching his reaction when they lose the Daytime Award.

The actor, 34, who plays Gemma Winter's brother Paul Foreman, cut a casual figure as he headed to the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at the O2 Arena.

Laura Whitmore arrived at her first National Television Awards as presenter of the ITV2 dating show in a stunning black dress on Tuesday evening.

The much-talked about feud between Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes and This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield came to a head on Tuesday night as they all attended the NTAs.

Jessica Wright made sure she pulled out all the stops at the National Television Awards in London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, flaunting her toned pins in a jaw-dropping dress with a soaring thigh-high slit.

Michael Palin dedicated his Special Recognition Award to his late friend Terry Jones during Tuesday night's National Television Awards.

Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Suranne Jones led the celebrities sharing behind-the-scenes snaps of the National Television Awards to social media.

The broadcaster, 54, and his co-host, 49, poked fun at the feud between the two This Morning presenters during Wednesday's edition of the show, as they branded their interaction 'awkward.'

She exuded glamour on the red carpet at the National Television Awards. Yet Maura revealed that she hadn't been as graceful during the ceremony, as she took a tumble.

Olivia Attwood arrived back in Manchester on Wednesday evening hours after appearing to mock her ex Chris Hughes National Television Awards brawl.

The TV presenter, 44, was spotted with a male pal and was checking out a flashy sports car parked in the road, while waiting for his friend Dec to arrive.

Eamonn Holmes has been accused of 'snatching' This Morning's NTA gong out Phillip Schofield's hand at the awards bash on Tuesday evening.