Favourite Television Viewing

**FriedaKateM** · 27th October 2011, 15:36

Hello....Just for someone's information, I did some research on the "nonedited UK version" of Downton Abbey online. You can get it on American Amazon now, which is the cheapest I found, at $15.19, plus $2.98 shipping, whereas the Masterpiece website, their same version is $12.99, with Free Shipping.

I doubt if I will buy either at present, as my "pennies are screaming"!! Joan

**Euan** · 28th October 2011, 05:51

Gordon/Joan.. Parts of Downton Abby was filmed at Highclere Castle, and while we don't watch the series on the telly, Sue and myself will hopefully pay a visit to Highclere Castle when we are in the UK next year!
http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/visitor/opening.html

**FriedaKateM** · 28th October 2011, 13:55

Just noted an actual "mistake", in my posting above, in regard to Masterpiece's Downton Abbey DVD. It is $24.99, can't figure out WHY I made such a stupid mistake!! Please forgive??? Joan

**FriedaKateM** · 27th February 2012, 20:34

In regard to the above mentioned Downton Abbey, I started watching it on our PBS, starting with Season 1, which hooked me. Then missed recording the first of the Season 2, which later watched (in order) on my computer, then followed with the rest of the episodes in that season. I really loved it, & continue to have the whole thing on my DVR. Perhaps will leave it, perhaps delete them. It's projected that there'll be a 3rd season as well. Humbly, Joan

**1938 Observer** · 27th February 2012, 23:58

Hi Joan,

My daughter presented me with a book the other day, "The World of Downton Abbey"..by Jessica Fellowes, it's a great read, discusses all the characters, plenty of photographs and a great deal of information on the historical situation of the time where the series was set. You would enjoy the book. It is available from Amazon in hardcover.

Here is a good review for you to read.................

Jessica Fellowes and the World of Downton Abbey http://edwardianpromenade.com/interv...downton-abbey/

**FriedaKateM** · 28th February 2012, 13:11

Hey, Gordon...I wonder IF the author Jessica Fellowes is Julian Fellowes daughter....or What??? She's blonde, & does look something like him. HA...HA! Joan