Originally Posted by Allisonfaye

OMG!!! I LOVE Maggie Smith. I thought in the beginning she would be a crabby old lady but she isn't at all. Yes, I like the music. I know I am in for a big treat when I hear it. That was hilarious! I could watch Judy Dench read the back of a cereal box she is so entertaining. No way will they walk from this gem! I think this might be my favorite show of all time. And Maggie Smith is my favorite character. For any of you who are interested, the Biltmore in Asheville was built around the same time and the decor is VERY similar to Downton. Not sure about Shirley MacLaine. I LOVE Carson, Bates, Anna and Lord Grantham (sp?) is my newest old man crush. (He is tied with the bald guy from Hawaii Five O). Can't wait to see what happens with Bates. I am soooo glad he is still alive. I don't want to give too much away.

You have to rent As Time Goes By. It is wonderful, you will love it!

My local PBS station is showing reruns of Season 2 on Masterpiece Classic.

Maggie Smith and Dan Stevens (aka Matthew Crawley) are probably holding out for more money. I am sure they will sign if they have not already

The trailer for season 3 is here!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvw7J...4D0DA08DA56D77

Originally Posted by .:Sprigged:.

The trailer for season 3 is here!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvw7J...4D0DA08DA56D77

EEP!!! I can't wait until the Season 3 starts!!

Thanks for sharing, I cannot wait!! Can't believe it starts Sept 16th, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Does this mean Sept 16th in the US or the UK. I thought it started in the UK earlier and then aired in the US but not sure. I only watched it on DVD not when it aired.

The big question is...will we get to see a Matthew/Mary wedding? I saw nothing in the preview that would indicate this. Wonder if more obstacles are in store for my favorite couple

Originally Posted by .:Sprigged:.

The trailer for season 3 is here!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvw7J...4D0DA08DA56D77

Thanks for sharing, I can't wait!

Originally Posted by melissatrv

Thanks for sharing, I cannot wait!! Can't believe it starts Sept 16th, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Does this mean Sept 16th in the US or the UK. I thought it started in the UK earlier and then aired in the US but not sure. I only watched it on DVD not when it aired. The big question is...will we get to see a Matthew/Mary wedding? I saw nothing in the preview that would indicate this. Wonder if more obstacles are in store for my favorite couple

I think it's September 16th in the UK.

Originally Posted by coachariffic

I think it's September 16th in the UK.

Thanks!

Here is couple other videos of funny scenes with with Maggie Smith and Shirly Maclaine from season 3. Those two pitted against each other ought to make for a hilarious season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvDtszcZAV0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkVDHZKahE4

I can't wait!!! It starts on January 6, 2013 for us in the U.S.

thanks for sharing the trailer. i love downton abbey! can't wait for season 3 to start!

Just a week to go (for the UK)! I am so excited!

Lucky!! II will have to avoid this thread then so I don't ready any spoilers before it airs here.

Today's Daily Beast has some insights into the upcoming season 3.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...-and-more.html

Originally Posted by Quigs

Today's Daily Beast has some insights into the upcoming season 3. http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...-and-more.html

Great link, thanks so much!