I think the problem was that it was adapted from a book that was light holiday type reading, whereas Downton was written for television. I just enjoyed it for what it was, agree a waste of talent like Harriet Walter.
It’s been a while so I will start us off…….whats for supper and why?
How do you hang your washing out?
The main room in your house...


) because I think having such strong roles for older female actors is a good thing. It wasn’t just about silly, flighty young girls.