Tag: downton abbey

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    Susanna Robertson-Sheath

    She’s Not My Type: The Use of Female Stock Characters

    While there are plenty of persistent male characterizations, the use of stock character-types for female characters has a far greater link to continued stereotypes and limited representation of women in-depth.

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    Louise Chase

    Exciting TV Pilots: Downton Abbey

    Louise Chase discusses Downton Abbey’s well-rounded pilot.

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    Morgan McMillan

    Small Screen, Big Impact: Our Favourite British Shows

    There’s no denying that British television has set a few trends; from Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi show, to Downton Abbey proving so popular that it received a cameo appearance in Iron Man 3. But everyone has their favourites, whether it’s Bake Off talking all about to avoid soggy-bottomed cakes or Blackadder’s most genius […]

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    Megan Isaac

    Review: Victoria (Series 2, Episode 1)

    Megan Isaac reviews the ITV drama as Diana Rigg joins the fray.

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    Sanjay Patel

    Actor in Focus: Dan Stevens

    Writer Sanjay takes a look at the career of Dan Stevens ahead of his newest and biggest role yet in the Beauty and the Beast live-action remake.

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    Bruno Russell

    Closer to the Edge: our favourite TV Christmas episodes

    On this day of Christmas, The Edge writers reflect on their favourite Christmassy television offerings.

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    Holly Hammond

    Review: Crazyhead (Series 1, Episode 1)

    Holly Hammond reviews the less than less than auspicious start to the first season of Crazyhead.

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    CM Kavanagh

    Review: Victoria (Episodes 1 & 2)

    Carly-May Kavanagh reviews the first two episodes of ITV’s new drama, Victoria.

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    Amy Wootten

    Review: An Evening with Laura Carmichael and Samantha Bond at the Nuffield Theatre

    From Downton Abbey to the Nuffield Theatre, Samantha Bond and Laura Carmichael provided both acting wisdom and female camaraderie.

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    Amy Wootten

    Preview: An Evening with Laura Carmichael and Samantha Bond at the Nuffield Theatre

    An Evening with Laura Carmichael and Samantha Bond (07/02/16) will look at the two actresses’ lives in television, film and theatre.

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    Anneka Honeyball

    Downton Abbey’s Laura Carmichael and Samantha Bond to appear at Nuffield Theatre

    The two associate actresses will be hosting a special Downton-themed Q&A event in February.

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    Lisa Veiber

    Matt Barber and Peter Egan to return in Downton Abbey’s Christmas special

    Lily James will also return as the Lady Rose in the final festive episode of ITV’s phenomenal period drama.

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    Matt Clarson

    This Week in TV

    This Week in TV (14/09/15-20/09/15) sees the return of Downton Abbey, South Park and Doctor Who.

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    Dan Linstead

    Christmas Specials: Good or Bad for the series?

    Our writers turn a speculative eye on the Christmas TV specials we’re all looking forward to make the 2014 festive season. With some excitement and a critical eye we also look back to past Christmas specials that were just so popular with a festive flashback. Strictly Come Dancing: Jingle bells and glitter balls, it can […]