The historical drama Downton Abbey is set to return to the big screen this Christmas, it has been announced.

The original ITV series ran for six series before it was turned into a feature film in 2019, starring Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern.

It saw the central Crawley family and Downton staff receive a royal visit.

The film-makers said they were “thrilled” to welcome back the entire cast, plus fresh stars such as Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock and Dominic West.

Downton creator Julian Fellowes will return to write the screenplay for the film, which will be released in UK cinemas on 22 December.

Producer Gareth Neame suggested the announcement would give fans something to look forward to at the end of a difficult period.

“After a very challenging year with so many of us separated from family and friends, it is a huge comfort to think that better times are ahead and that next Christmas we will be re-united with the much beloved characters of Downton Abbey,” he said.

Set on a fictional Yorkshire country estate in the early part of the 20th Century, Downton Abbey depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants.

The TV series was showered with awards from Bafta, the Emmys and the Golden Globes.

Bonneville – who will again portray Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham – declared it was “good to be back” in a tweet that showed him sporting a fashionable face covering.

Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Penelope Wilton and Jim Carter also form part of Downton’s large ensemble cast.

source (article; video and picture): BBC News; ‘Downton Abbey 2’ Officially Announced I THR News, The Hollywood Reporter, Youtube

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Focus Features confirmed news A. …….. is already underway and announcing that the entire Downton crew including creator Julian Fellowes and all the original cast B. …….. .

The 2019 film — C. …….. since the hugely-successful Downton Abbey series ended in 2016 — followed a royal visit to Downton and D. …….. .

The film proved to be a huge performer, earning more than $194 million from a budget estimated at $13-20 million.

The sequel E. ……..  such as Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.

Downton Abbey 2 is set to hit cinemas, December 22.

1. will feature new faces
2. would be back
3. assassination attempt on the King of England
4. sharing that production for the sequel to 2019’s Downton Abbey film
5. marking the first return of the Crawley family
6. making fans more excited

keys/megoldások: A. – 4; B. – 2; C. – 5; D. – 3; E. – 1; extra: 6

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Type of guide: 2) …………………………

Optional activity: visit oldest part of the castle 3) …………………………

Price per adult: 4) ………………………… and child under 11 …………………………

Confirm your booking the day before by 5) …………………………

Tours run from 6) ………………………… in 2013.

Windsor Castle is a royal working palace, the Queen’s favourite weekend residence, so there is a chance of 7) …………………………

In case of cancellation or if you need to change your booking, 8) …………………………

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Windsor Castle Trip

Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it’s easy to see why it’s the Queen’s favourite weekend residence. Enjoy a fascinating through-the-keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII. You can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity and wine bottles, all in miniature!

Our price includes
– Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments and a
– Visit to Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St George’s Chapel – No guide onboard. Audio guides are provided at Windsor Castle.

Excludes:
– Meals and drinks consumed at Windsor Castle Café or outside the Castle
– Tips and gratuities
– Personal expenses (there is a well-stocked souvenir shop within the Castle walls)
– Optional activity costs, such as visiting the oldest structure, the Round Tower built in 1170. Conquer the Tower tours last 45 minutes and please be advised that it involves climbing 200 steps.

Please Note:
– You must call the number provided on your voucher the day before your tour to reconfirm travel arrangements. Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.
– Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and planned closures/disruptions may be subject to change.
– This tour is unescorted. 

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Location: on hill by the Thames
Price includes visit to Windsor Castle State Apartments and 1) Queen Mary’s Doll’s House / St George’s Chapel
Type of guide: 2) Audio guide at Castle
Optional activity: visit oldest part of the castle 3) The Round Tower
Price per adult: 4) £39.00 and child under 11 £34.00
Confirm your booking the day before by 5) calling number on your voucher
Tours run from 6) 1^st April to 30^th September in 2013.
Windsor Castle is a royal working palace, the Queen’s favourite weekend residence, so there is a chance of 7) planned closures or disruptions
In case of cancellation or if you need to change your booking, 8) e-mail as soon as possible.