ARE YOU DOWN WITH DOWNTON?
Take our fun quiz to see if you will be lording it over fellow Abbey fans or being made to serve the popcorn at the cinema
IT’S BEEN four long years but at last the doors of Downton Abbey are to be thrown open once again in a big-screen spectacular.
The period drama is one of the biggest shows in TV history with audiences around the world tuning in every week to catch up with the shenanigans above and below stairs at the Abbey.
The film, which opens in cinemas this Friday, is already one of the most anticipated of 2019, with fans getting their breeches in a twist in expectation of opening night and a chance to catch up with Lady Mary and co.
But just how well do you know your Downton? Do you deserve the title of a Grantham groupie or a Crawley connoisseur? We’ve rustled up the ultimate Abbey quiz which will put even the superfans among you to the test.
Answer our 25 tricky questions and find out just how down with Downton you are... 1 The Downton movie storyline revolves around a visit to the Abbey from whom? A The King and Queen of England B The president of the United States C Lady Rose 2 Which member of staff at Downton Abbey served under Lord Grantham’s command in the Second Boer War? A Mr Bates B Thomas Barrow C Charles Carson 3 Which highly acclaimed actress returns as the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the Downton movie? A Judi Dench B Helen Mirren C Maggie Smith 4 Which English castle provides the exterior shots of Downton Abbey? A Highclere Castle B Warwick Castle C Alnwick Castle 5 How did Lady Mary’s husband, Matthew Crawley, die? A He was killed in a rugby accident B He was killed during the war C He was killed in a car crash 6 Which famous actress once guest starred as Cora’s mother, Martha Levinson? A Meryl Streep B Shirley MacLaine C Bette Midler 7 Which real-life historical event kicked off the very first season of Downton? A The outbreak of the Great War B The sinking of the Titanic C The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 8 The long-awaited Downton movie is officially released on which date? A September 13 B October 13 C November 13ber 13 9 What was the name of the series 1 housemaid who wanted to be a secretary? A Gwen B Daisy C Ethel
10 Lady Rose’s parents live in a posh estate in Scotland. What’s it called? A Inveraray Castle B Duneagle Castle C Eilean Donan Castle
11 Cora’s brother comes to visit Downton Abbey during Season 4. What is his name? A Harold B Henry C Edward
12 Bates’s estranged wife Vera died under mysterious circumstances and he was accused of her murder in Season 2. What caused her death? A She died from a gunshot wound B She was hit by a lorry C She ingested poison
13 When Carson finally asked Mrs Hughes to be his wife she replied: “Of course I’ll marry you, you…” What? A Big dafty B Soppy pussycat C Old booby 14 What was the name of the Turkish diplomat who died of a heart attack while in bed with Lady Mary back in series one? A Hasan Anwar B Kemal Pamuk C Mo Farah 15 The Earl Of Grantham has owned three Labrador retrievers over the six series. What did he name them after? A Ancient Egyptian figures B Roman gods C Greek gods 16 Lord Grantham’s granddaughter Sybbie has which nickname for him? A Dabby B Donk C Gramps
17 In season three, who leaves Lady Edith at the altar? A Michael Gregson B Anthony Strallan C Thomas Barrow
18 What does Lord Grantham collect? A Snuff boxes B Stamps C Swords
19 In 2012, Downton became the most Emmy-nominated British series but how nominations did it get? A6 B8 C9 20 Which character said: “Sympathy butters no parsnips”? A Mrs Hughes B Mrs Patmore C Anna Smith
21 Who is the creator, writer and executive producer of Downton? A Julian Fellowes B David Attenborough C Richard Curtis
22 The writer of Downton Abbey also wrote the screenplay for which award-winning period film? A Gosford Park B The Favourite C Brooklyn
23 Which opera singer guest starred as Dame Nellie Melba? A Katherine Jenkins B Lesley Garrett C Kiri te Kanawa
24 What was the name of Matthew Crawley’s fiancée who died of Spanish flu three days before their wedding? A Lavinia Swire B Daisy Mason C Anna Smith
25 This Hollywood A-lister joined the “Abbey” cast for a video spoof to raise money for charity? A Brad Pitt B George Clooney C Hugh Jackman