The final series of Downton Abbey is over (boo!) but there is light on the horizon. Not only is series six of the hit ITV period drama now available on DVD, we’ve still got the Christmas special to look forward to.
To celebrate the launch of the DVD and in anticipation of the special, heat caught up with the stars of Downton to find out their favourite moments and what they’ll miss most about the show.
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Jim Carter (Mr Carson) thoroughly enjoyed his slow burning romance with Mrs Hughes – we were screaming at the TV when it finally happened – and we’re not surprised. Phyllis Logan is a very lovely lady.
“I’m sure [the kiss] rocked her world,” Jim tells us. “We got together like two old tortoises, crawling down the beach over six years. That kiss was a nice moment and since the kiss, Phyllis has never been quite the same woman.”
And how does Phyllis feel about hooking up with the stern butler?
“It was a shock, actually. We weren’t fully expecting it,” Phyllis explains. “We thought there might be more of a preparation towards it but suddenly it was, ‘Okay, right, off you go!’ It paid off on the end, I think.”
It certainly did.
Hugh Bonneville, who nicked a letter from the set as a memento of his time on the show, will clearly miss playing the part of Lord Grantham.
“It will feel strange next spring when we are not putting on thermal underwear to start filming again in freezing cold Highclere Castle,” he laughs. “I think it will take a couple of years to sink in, for us to realise what it means to us all.
He added: It’s been a ridiculously happy six years doing a project that we all love, sharing the workload and sharing the friendships.”
And Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary, tells heat the show has changed her life forever after it propelled her to fame.
“A week or two after the first episode was aired I went to my local newsagents to get a pint of milk and on the cover of three newspapers were the three sisters, me, Laura [Carmichael] and Jess [Brown-Findlay],” Michelle explains.
“I had only gone in to buy a pint of milk. I could not believe it. That was a big, big moment. From then on it just kind of grew and grew. Suddenly, I was in New York being recognised by people and there have been some real pinch yourself moments as the years have gone on.”
We’d grab a selfie with you in the street, Michelle.
DOWNTON ABBEY SERIES 6 is available on Blu-RayTM and DVD in November, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK)
BAFTA Downton Abbey style gallery
1 of 7Elizabeth McGovern
The modern day Cora would lovvvvve this chic feather shift. We love Elizabeth's clashing accessories too - her mono striped clutch and burgundy heels stop her frock looking too ladylike
2 of 7Laura Carmichael
Laura's floral column dress struck the perfect balance between red carpet glam and pretty summer prints
3 of 7Joanne Froggatt
Jo kept it chic and simple in an off-white gown paired with a marble clutch and tousled locks
4 of 7Lily James
Proving she can work both Cinderella ballgowns and sleek pencil dresses in this textured frock. And how much are we obsessed with those pom pom heels?
5 of 7MyAnna Buring
MyAnna let her midnight blue fishtail lace gown do the talking and kept clear of any bling
6 of 7Michelle Dockery
Ever the classy red carpet goddess, Lady Mary chose monochrome with a classic scarlet lip and a gold mini clutch
7 of 7Sophie McShera
Mixing grungy beauty with a textured pencil frock and simple strappies