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Hugh Bonneville looks delighted as he receives an honorary doctorate from Winchester University

Hugh Bonneville received an honorary doctorate from Winchester University for services to dramatic arts on Wednesday.




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Prince Andrew hosts 60th birthday bash for Sarah Ferguson

The Queen's second son, Andrew, 59, threw the star-studded bash at his home in Windsor, and invited celebrities such as Ellie Goulding, Robbie Williams and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellows.




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Downton Abbey star Imelda Staunton joins Michelle Dockery for the film's photocall in Rome

The actress, 63, showed off her quirky sense of style as she arrived for the photocall with co-star Michelle, 37, at the Rome Film Festival on Saturday.




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Michelle Dockery and Imelda Staunton attend Downton Abbey red carpet at the Rome Film Festival

The actress, 37, led the glamour in a stunning patterned sheer maxi dress with a black camisole underneath.




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Belgravia FIRST LOOK: Harriet Walter joins Tamsin Greig and Ella Purnell in new images from ITV show

The first images of Harriet Walter Tamsin Greig, and Ella Purnell were released by ITV on Wednesday, which saw the stars dressed in their finery for the period drama.




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Downton Abbey's Jim Carter hints there WILL be a sequel to the hit movie after it scooped £136m

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




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American stepmother of Earl Bathurst cuts him out of will and leaves £33million estate to friends

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




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Rada director Edward Kemp blames 'Downton Abbey effect' for working-class actors being side-lined

Edward Kemp claims that middle and upper class actors are being cast because of a rise in the success of British TV shows such as The Crown and Downton Abbey.




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The Crown's Matt Smith 'forms close friendship with co-star and on screen Queen Claire Foy'

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.




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British Fashion Awards 2019: Tom Cruise dines with stunning Michelle Dockery at ceremony

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.




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Maggie Smith reveals she didn't find Harry Potter and Downton Abbey roles 'satisfying'

Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she didn't feel 'satisfied' with her roles in the Harry Potter and the Downton Abbey franchise.




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Michelle Dockery splashes out on £1.7million London love nest 

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Accustomed to a 300-room stately pile while playing Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery has splashed out on her own London property.




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Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery finds love with Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brother

Ms Dockery has been dating creative director Jasper Waller-Bridge (with her, top right) for the past three months, it is understood. (Bottom right, with her fiance, John Dineen, in 2013.)




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Downton Abbey 2 is CONFIRMED: Creator Julian Fellowes reveals he is set to start work

While chatting during the Winter TCA press tour session to promote his new ITV drama Belgravia, he confirmed work will start on the movie




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Married At First Sight episode 2 RECAP: ALEX MICHAEL exposes sneaky production tricks

Married At First Sight was equal parts Jerry Springer and Downton Abbey in an uneven, scripted affair on Tuesday night.




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Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt announces she's SPLIT from husband James Cannon after eight years 

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt has revealed that she has separated from her husband James Cannon after eight years of marriage.




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Why it pays to be a liar: As the hit series returns, Ioan Gruffudd reveals where the story will go

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.




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Ioan Gruffudd admits serial rapist character in ITV's Liar left him 'crying in the corner' on set

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.




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Hugh Bonneville tucks into a marmalade sandwich with a Paddington Bear statue in London

The event, called Scenes in the Square, is being hosted in the capital's iconic Leicester Square famed for its movie premieres and is celebrating a century of cinema.




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Joanne Froggatt looks cheery as she promotes series two of Liar alongside Katherine Kelly

Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon.




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Downton creator Julian Fellowes' Belgravia is set among London's elite. LISA SEWARDS meets the cast

Lisa Sewards met the cast of new ITV 19th-century period drama Belgravia on set. Tamsin Greig, an Olivier-winning stage actress, appears as Anne Threnchard.




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The REAL Belgravia: How district which inspired ITV drama went from marshland to Billionaire Square

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.




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Are you having Downton deja vu?

Belgravia was written by Julian Fellowes, and airs on Sunday nights on ITV. Fellowes also wrote Downton Abbey and viewers have noticed many similarities between the shows.




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TALK OF THE TOWN: Lady Mary really disappoints Carson being seen with an old coffee mug

TALK OF THE TOWN: Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary was on a mission to buy essentials for herself and boyfriend Jasper Waller-Bridge, the brother of Fleabag star Phoebe.




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Lady Carnarvon blasted after saying Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle has 'zero income'

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




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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: American fans left upset as Highclere Castle puts Downton Abbey tours on ice

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.




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Actress Penelope Wilton claims that 'flirtatious' men live in fear of being called a 'Weinstein'

The 73-year-old said the #MeToo campaign, which supports female victims of sexual harassment and assault, risked linking harmless behaviour with that of sex offender Harvey Weinstein.




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Lady Carnarvon - chatelaine of the 'real Downton Abbey' talks about cleaning her house

One of the legacies of lockdown could be that we all end up with spotless homes. With time on our hands, we are turning into a nation of housekeepers, fearlessly delving into dusty corners.




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Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn joins Hollyoak's Steph Waring

She is nominated for her first ever NTA in the category of Serial Drama Performance for her portrayal of Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street. 




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Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett leave office for NTAs

The TV host, 44, cut a casual figure as he geared up for the ceremony, where he and Dec could take home their 19th ceremony award for best presenter.




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Pregnant Sheridan Smith shares a loved-up snap with fiancé Jamie Horn ahead of skipping the NTAs

The pregnant star, 38, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap alongside her husband-to-be after tweeting she wouldn't be attending the ceremony because she 'can't be a***d to get glammed up.'




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Coronation Street star Peter Ash cosies up to his girlfriend Amy as they arrive in London for NTAs

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.




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Danny Dyer, wife Joanne Mas and Emma Willis lead the stars getting ready for the NTAs

Danny Dyer, wife Joanne Mas and Emma Willis led the famous faces getting ready for the National Television Awards on Tuesday.




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NTAs 2020: Reality and soap arrive on the red carpet

Maura Higgins and her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard were among the first to hit the red carpet for the National Television Awards at London's 02 Arena on Tuesday.




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Jacqueline Jossa and Gabby Allen will come face to face at the National Television Awards

Gabby Allen risked a run-in with Jacqueline Jossa at the National Television Awards on Tuesday after being accused of having an affair with her husband.




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NTAs 2020: Caitlyn Jenner dazzles in a silver dress as she makes her first appearance at the awards

The Olympic champion, 70, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging silver gown which highlighted her athletic physique on the red carpet.




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NTAs 2020: The worst dressed stars include

Arriving at London's O2 Arena, former Love Island star Gabby Allen, 26, led the way for the most questionable fashion choices at the NTA Awards tonight.




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NTAs 2020: The Apprentice winner Carina Lepore spills her figure into a shoulderless satin dress

She scooped the top prize on The Apprentice 2019, landing the job as Lord Sugar's newest business partner.




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NTAs 2020: Joey Essex makes red carpet debut with model girlfriend Lorena Medina

Joey Essex, 29, has now taken his relationship with Mexican model Lorena Medina, 27, to the next level as the pair looked loved up during the arrivals for the National Television Awards.




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NTAs 2020: Sam and Billie Faiers pull out all the stops on the red carpet

Billie and Sam Faiers pulled out all the stops for The National Television Awards on Tuesday.




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NTAs 2020: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly win Best Presenter for the 19th YEAR in a row

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made history at the National Television Awards on Tuesday as they won the Best Presenter Award for the nineteenth year in a row.




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NTAs 2020: Michael Palin dedicates his Special Recognition Award to 'dear friend' Terry Jones

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




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NTAs 2020: Friends star David Schwimmer delights fans with a surprise appearance

Presenting the award for New Drama, which saw Chernobyl take out the win, the Friends star delighted fans with his presence, but left many surprised to see him there at all.




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NTAs 2020: Molly Mae and Tommy Fury put on a loved-up show on the red carpet

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, both 20, turned up the glamour as they walked the red carpet hand in hand at London's 02 Arena.




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NTAs 2020: Strictly Come Dancing's Mabuse sisters look stunning as they present receive an award 

Strictly Come Dancing stars Oti and Motsi Mabuse dazzled on stage at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night.




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NTAs 2020: Coronation Street's Alison King appears to be escorted out of the ceremony

It appears Alison King may have indulged in one glass too many at this year's event, as she was seemingly escorted out of the ceremony at 9pm Tuesday evening.




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NTAs 2020: Megan McKenna commands attention on the red carpet with edgy slip dress and pink hairdo

Megan McKenna, 27, took centre stage as she commanded the red carpet at the National Television Awards , arriving at London 's O2 Arena on Tuesday night in an edgy slip dress.




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NTAs 2020: Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen enjoy date night on the red carpet

Olivia Buckland and husband Alex Bowen are still as loved up as ever, cosying up together at the National Television Awards 2020 in London on Tuesday night.




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NTAs 2020: Holly Willoughby, Chloe Sims and Ferne McCann make bleary-eyed exits

It was a night to remember for the stars of the small screen and the celeb attendees of Tuesday night's National Television Awards celebrated in style. 




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NTAs 2020: Emmerdale wins Best Serial Drama for the fourth year in a row

The cast of the ITV soap took to the stage to accept the honour, just days after leaving viewers gripped with a week of episodes leading to the murder of Graham Foster.