Downton Abbey: The Complete Scripts, Season 2 - Softcover

Fellowes, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062241354 ISBN 13: 9780062241351

Publisher: William Morrow & Company, 2019

Synopsis

The full scripts of award-winning Downton Abbey, season two including previously unseen commentary from Julian Fellowes

Opening in 1916, as the First World War rages across Europe, Season Two is the next dramatic installment of the much-loved, award-winning drama. The Crawley family and their servants play their parts on the front line and back at home as their lives are intensified by the strains of war.

The shooting scripts give a fascinating view of how Julian Fellowes weaves his storylines of love, loss, and betrayal to captivate the audience. With key insights into the research and creative processes, this will appeal to fans and students alike.

About this title

Review:

‘Downton Abbey is what television should be.’ Simon Heffer, Telegraph

‘The sets and costumes are ravishing, the attention to detail painstaking and the performances are brilliant. But above all, it's a cracking story.’ The Times

‘A sumptuous, accomplished piece of television’ Guardian

‘Sundays won't be the same without Downton: In an age of patronising, tacky television, Downton Abbey was a true British gem.’ Max Hastings, Daily Mail

About the Author:

Julian Fellowes has had an illustrious career in film, theater, television, and literature. Among his many screenplays are the Oscar-winning Gosford Park, The Young Victoria, and Vanity Fair. He has directed and performed in numerous films and television series, and his novels include the Sunday Times bestseller Snobs. His most recent projects have been the multiaward-winning screenplays for ITV's Downton Abbey, which has enjoyed five immensely popular seasons with viewing figures of over ten million. The highly anticipated sixth season is scheduled for winter 2016. He lives in Dorset, England, with his family.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0062241354
• ISBN 13: 9780062241351
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 612