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Thanks for posting all the news Lindsay! I'll have to go through them later tonight.

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You're welcome.

Some more news here. All vague, thank goodness. Second link has some cast announcements so click at your own risk.

'Downton Abbey' looks to bounce back from season 4 (Updated) | Inside TV | EW.com
Some 'Downton Abbey' details to hold you over before Season 5 - LA Times

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Again all for a good cause.

The stars of Downton Abbey and some of Britain’s most famous actors, including Jude Law and Peter Capaldi, have drawn doodles of rhinoceroses to raise money to help save the animal from extinction. The pictures will be auctioned off to provide funds for anti-poacher dog patrols at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, which is home to four of the world’s nine surviving northern white rhino. The reserve also protects black rhinoceroses and has regularly been targeted by armed gangs wanting to kill the animals for their horns, which are then sold on the black market for use in traditional medicines in Asia. “I hope this auction will draw people’s attention to the plight of these magnificent animals and help generate funds to protect wildlife,” said Donna Purvis, who helped organise the initiative. “The use of dogs is increasingly vital to protect and sustain these species so they exist in high enough numbers to recover.” Ms Purvis’ partner, Darryll Pleasants, has helped train Ol Pejeta’s 13-strong dog team, which are trained to detect weapons and ivory and to ambush poachers by wrestling them to the ground. They run a dog training academy, White Paw Professional Dog Training, in Norwich.

Downton Abbey stars draw 'Save the Rhino' sketches to help save endangered animal - News - TV & Radio - The Independent

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Originally Posted by L i N d $ @ y (View Post) Again all for a good cause. Downton Abbey stars draw 'Save the Rhino' sketches to help save endangered animal - News - TV & Radio - The Independent

Thanks for the link Lindsay, it's so nice to see them and other celebs involved in good causes like this.

I might not click the cast announcements link, just in case. but thanks anyway hun. xxx

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Yes, better steer clear of news articles if you don't want to know who will be guest stars for next season since they also mention the characters they will be playing.

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Thanks for all the news! It's cool the cast participates in causes often.

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Some snippets of S5 here.

Spoiler:

Anna Chancellor, I love you already.

The Manners of Downton Abbey which will air an hour before the PBS premiere in January.

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Love all the snippets, thanks Lindsay, can't wait for more behind the scenes stuff as well.

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You're welcome! Some more news here:

Spoiler:

Downton Abbey’s Lady Edith Will Face Even More Devastation Next Season | Vanity Fair

And here, which is a great crossover for my fandoms.

Downton meets Harry Potter at Alnwick Castle

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A really nice article about D.A. on Variety:

‘Downton Abbey’ Earns Intense Fanbase and Emmy Love | Variety

Also, I want this!



A Card Game Inspired By Downton Abbey

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Again, some snippets of S5 here so beware of spoilers.

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^ Are those balloons or is that guy horribly deformed? Oh I see, it's the well placed balloon trick! Does anyone have a pin handy?

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^ I have no idea.

Ever dream of keeping up with the Granthams? Well now you can. A night at Highclere Castle, better known to television fans as Downton Abbey, is up for auction. Alas, we don’t think getting your hair done by Anna or your breakfast made by Daisy is in the cards. But you will be treated to cocktails, a traditional English breakfast, and dinner with the current Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, who reside there. Just try not to make a complete Tom of yourself. The online auction, which you can participate in here runs until August 14, with the bidding starting at a whopping $16,800 (£10,000). According to the official website, the proceeds from the auction benefit “various armed forces charities which support both veterans and victims of war, including The Royal British Legion, Oxfam, ABF—The Soldier’s Charity, Blue Star Families, the Institute for Veterans, and Military Families.” Though these days most of Downton Abbey is filmed at Ealing Studios, the auction is offering up the bedrooms that were originally used for Lady Cora and Lady Edith. Here’s hoping you have a better time than poor Edith.

You Can Win a Night’s Stay at Downton Abbey | Vanity Fair

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That auction sounds pretty interesting!

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I wonder if America still loves D.A. next season?

Britain is often portrayed as quaint, posh and old-fashioned in US television - Downton Abbey certainly fits into those stereotypes, given that it's about an aristocratic family a century ago. The first episode of Downton Abbey's fourth season was watched by 10.2 million people in the US when it debuted in January. That gave broadcaster PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) a record audience for a series premiere.

Five British telly programmes America is in love with - BBC Newsbeat