Downton Abbey

In Scotland we did not get the original series when it was shown in England. It has been shown here over the last 5/6 weeks with the final episode of series 1 this afternoon and the first episode of series 2 at 9.00PM. So! a surfeit of riches today! Best thing on the box at the moment.

Just seen first episode of new series. Poor Lord Grantham, apart from his other disappointments, his mess kit was an embarrassingly awful fit!

I love love love Downton Abbey. I can't wait to see the second series!!!

Am I ialone in thinking that Brendan Coyle (Bates the valet) is one of the best reasons for watching this programme?

I like the Bates character and look forward to following his story line, hope it turns out well in the end.

I just love Downton Abbey. Last Christmas we were bored and bought the first deries on DVD which we sat and watched all day. Bliss!

I have recorded it to watch later but it does make us howl with laughter. I cant believe servant master relationships were like that. Beautiful frocks though.

Love Downton Abbey! The Dowager (Maggie Smith) is just wonderful! The expressions on her face and the voice ...oh! I could watch her all day long!!

I love, love, love it.
Didn't watch the first series until i got the box set (timing must have clashed with something hubby wanted to watch !!!)
But we both watched last night..I didn't want it to finish.

Superb! I too think Maggie Smith is wonderful and look forward to the clashes between her character and Penelope Wilton's ( Awful grammar!).
I was a bit disappointed with the scenes in the trenches of WW1... spoiled by memories of Blackadder perhaps! By that I don't mean the scenes should have been humourous, I just thought they were a touch unrealistic as the 'leading man' appeared far too relaxed.

An avid fan ...loved the first series ...see that it got four awards last night!

Have been so looking forward to series 2 ...loved the way the odd comment back-filled the missing two years ..and so many story threads developed/introduced ...predict that many are not going to end happily ...going to need our hankies.

One of my grandfather's took the horses to war ...the time when horses still pulled the guns.

Have just been on this site ...

www.itv.com/downtonabbey/extras/

Some interesting clips to watch ...if you can ignore the 'aviva' ad ...and a preview of episode 2 ...my coffee got cold!

I love it. It is pure escapism to another time and another world. I never want it to end.

Didn't enjoy last nights as much as I was expecting to..but I'm still not going to miss any of it.

Best thing on telly! I don't really care that it's not completely historically correct or a bit farfetched at times. It's entertainment, and wonderful entertainment at that. Not surprised that it did so well at the Emmys.

Fabulous! DH relegated to the TV in the bedroom,no negotiation on what I was going to watch last night.

I'm almost tempted to buy the dvd, though, as the adverts drive me mad. I've never know a programme have so many adverts and so close together.

Didn't see the first series as STV in their wisdom decided not to show it, so had to borrow a friends DVD. Thought it was wonderful and really enjoying the 2nd series now STV have finally cottoned-on. Unfortunately it's on at the same time as the last series of Spooks on BBC1 which I am addicted to; have decided to watch Downton and then watch Spooks on I-player. Agree with OGM that the trench scenes were a bit amateur but it's worth watching just for Maggie Smith who is a gem

Love it, love it, love it!! Where have I seen the new young maid before? Feel I recognise her.

I love Downton Abbey and I think The Dowager (Maggie Smith) is wonderful is she becoming a little " soft" on the young members of the family I hope not !
Oldgreymare I agree with you the scenes of the of the ww1 trenches ,I too thought of Black Adder it did spoil it a bit for me then .

The new maid reminds me of Jane Asher; I even wondered if it was her daughter.

crimson the new maid is played by Amy Nuttall she used to play in Emmerdale and a non-discript programme called Hotel Babylon.

New series very welcome - I've been looking forward to it; but I agree with Ganja - looks like the Earl drew his uniforms from QM stores instead of having them tailored to fit immaculately, which would certainly have been the case. Black mark, wardrobe department, but at least they did a better job on Matthew! Maggie Smith - what can you say? Bliss, bliss.....

Went off early to bed to watch last night and after a rather exhausting week, fell asleep 10 minutes into it. Iplayer then!!