‘Downton Abbey’ Launches Official Rewatch Podcast
variety.comWilson Chapman editor“Downton Abbey” is gearing up to return to the silver screen with its second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era” this May.
But now, the British TV phenomenon is also hopping into the audio realm with “Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast.”Hosted by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley and British radio and TV presenter Anita Rani, the rewatch podcast will cover every episode of the ITV hit, which focuses on the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their staff of servants at the Downton Abbey estate during the 1910s and ’20s.
Coley and Rani will cover the show weekly, diving into the large ensemble cast of characters and reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes and secrets from the beloved series.
The podcast launches this Tuesday and will include an exclusive look at the upcoming film. In addition to recapping episodes, Coley and Rani will also interview notable people involved in the creation of the series, starting with its creator and writer Julian Fellowes in the first episode.
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