Saturday, January 3, 2015

Downton Abbey

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For all of us who absolutely love the British Downton Abbey drama, Season 5 will begin tomorrow here in the United States. It's already been shown in the UK, so some of my readers already know what will transpire. But I don't, and I'm not willing to find some workaround system to find out ahead of time. In fact, I went looking online for a recap of Season 4, and I found this on Time Magazine.

And for those of you who would like to watch a funny Christmas spoof of Downton Abbey, there are two parts to a Christmas Text Santa spoof, with George Clooney a delightful addition. Here's the first part:


Clooney plays the part of Lord Hollywood, and I laughed to hear his broad American accent in the midst of all those upper crust British ones. Here's Part Two:


I hope you enjoy the Text Santa spoofs with Lord Hollywood as much as I did. I am looking forward to another season of high drama, with the soap opera aspect still very much alive in Season 5!
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24 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    i've never seen an episode. i know i'm missing out. :)

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  2. RianJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    DJan, I've been re-watching Season 4 for a while now and am more than ready for the Season 5 to start this Sunday. I love watching it... (don't know why really, but find it fascinating - the clothes and the scenery I imagine).
    Enjoyed the Text Santa spoofs too but don't like to see the originals out of character... (as Sheldon says in *The Big Bang* - "it's just wrong".

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  3. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I think it is all on Netflix, I should watch! Enjoy! It sounds like a well loved series:)

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  4. GigiJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Never seen it. I probably should get around to it one of these days.

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  5. A Brit in TennesseeJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    I've got my calendar marked, pot of tea at the ready, and unplugged from the world...lol
    I'm ready for season 5
    ~Jo

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  6. Elephant's ChildJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Add me to the list of people who have never seen it. I suspect we are forming a small (and getting smaller) club.

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  7. TomJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Yep, we're fans too ... can't wait.

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  8. Linda ReederJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Well, that was fun!
    We'll be recording Downton since we have so many other favorite shows to watch on Sunday. that will give us something good to watch on another night.

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  9. The Furry GnomeJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    You too eh?

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  10. RedJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    I'm afraid I missed this. My daughter loves it. One of these days I'm going to have to sit on my butt and watch movies.

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  11. LilliStJohnJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    The text Santa was funny and I did enjoy it. We are on the same page with Downton Abbey, one of my fav's. We are finally in the winter mode as of 1:00a.m. this morning. A severe winter storm has moved into our mild and warm area. WE did have a balmy December and I really do not mind the snow and dear olde Mother Nature is givin' us real force today. Have a wonderful day.

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  12. California GirlJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Happy New Year DJan! Hope this is an awesome year for you and yours. xo CG

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    1. California GirlJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      OMG the Downton Abbey spoof is hilarious! Had not seen this.

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  13. Trish and Rob MacGregorJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    ove Downton Abbey and look forward to this season!

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  14. Trish and Rob MacGregorJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    That's 'sposed to be LOVE not ove!

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  15. Fun60January 4, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    I love Downton Abbey and hope you enjoy series 5.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    I don't watch TV very often, but I'll tell David to keep an eye out for this series.

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  17. RitaJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I had seen this charity spoof and it is absolutely hysterical! Anxiously awaiting season five. :)

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  18. Arkansas PattiJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I have tried a couple of times but I don't know the back story so it is just too hard to figure out every ones role. Wish I had started in the beginning for it is really popular for a reason. Enjoy this season, you will have a ton of company.

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  19. Stella JonesJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I think you'll enjoy the episodes DJan. I have seen them all, but I won't spoil it for you. We had some wonderful dramas last year. Look out for Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax and Broadchurch. What can I look out for? My friend gave me a copy of Homeland, which I'm looking forward to seeing.

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  20. KayJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I've never watched Downton Abbey but I loved watching these spoofs. What fun!

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  21. CrazyCrisJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Funny, I just saw the Christmas episode 10 days ago and now the season in starting in the US! It seems odd to be ahead for once...
    I introduced a friend of mine to the series last week, thank goodness for subtitles on the dads as she had trouble understanding the accents! But loved it so I've created a new addict! :D
    Enjoy the 5th season! Hijinks and good times galore, with a healthy dose of drama. ;o)

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  22. Hootin AnniJanuary 6, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Never watched it. I'm sure I'm missing a good one.

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  23. Brian MillerJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    i admit, we watched the premeire of the season....i have watched all the seasons with my wife....and tonight we will probably watch that manors program they ran after this weeks episode...she is a bit smitten with it...and it does have some interesting characters....

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