Television is rarely of interest to me. I would always prefer to read a book. There are exceptions, however. One is the series 24, which ended (boo! hoo!) a couple of years ago. The other is Downton Abbey. I have to say that I am absolutely cuckoo about this show, in part because it was the program that carried me through my reconstruction surgery and recovery last spring (which was a HUGE Silver Lining).
I adore the fact that this runaway success draws millions of people (like a magnet, I might add) to PBS (Silver Lining). How fabulous is that? There’s something a little David-and-Goliath about it, don’tcha think?
People still continue to ask me how they can help friends and/or family who have recently been diagnosed with FC (f-bomb cancer) or some other ridiculous illness. In addition to the suggestions I have written about here before, Seasons 1 & 2 of Downton Abbey are the perfect gift.
Dame Maggie Smith and Shirley MacClaine go toe-to-toe or is it nose-to-nose?
Images via Vanity Fair
I can't wait! I'm going to a viewing party tonight with a nice British meal included and am contributing a bottle of port to the occasion. I'm watching reruns to get geared up. Enjoy Season 3!
How FABULOUS, Victoria! Hope that you enjoy it as well!
I enjoyed it very much! Did you? Loved the wedding dress. And due to spoilers, I won't say too much in case someone reads this and hasn't seen it, but I certainly hope that everything with Mrs. Hughes turns out ok. That was shocking!
Oh my goodness…the dress. Wowsy. That was AMAZING!
And can I just say: What's UP with Mr. Bates?!?!?
Look forward to ongoing dialogue about our favorite show!
Going to bed, happy, happy, happy. Indeed what a great show to be watching on Sunday night.
xxx
iSA
Hi Isa!
Isn't it the PERFECT way to end a weekend?
Thanks for your note. 🙂
Hollye
Best. Show. EVER!!!
Besides the writing, which keeps getting better….those clothes, jewelry, sets….ambrosia!!!
Can't get enough…
Xo
I couldn't agree more. Everything about it is divine!!! 🙂
I've got to keep my eye out for this in Canada. I've heard nothing but rave reviews!
Can you access Apple TV or Netflix? Or perhaps even order it online? It's worth the effort. It's THAT good!