Giveaway: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’
People who enjoy shows and movies about British aristocracy gravitated to “Downton Abbey,” when it aired on the PBS show “Masterpiece Theatre.”
The first movie to follow the series was a success, calling for a sequel, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” which will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD and on digital on Tuesday, July 5.
Now, two lucky people can win Blu-rays of the sequel by simply answering these five questions, plus the tie-breaking bonus question.
Responses are due by 5 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Good luck — and have fun. And, in advance, thank you for participating.
1. The original series covered the years between 1912 and 1926. True or false, the series took note of the following historical events: sinking of the “Titanic,” “World War I,” the Teapot Dome scandal and the Irish War of Independence.
2. What are the names of the characters played by Dan Stevens, Lily James and Matthew Goode?
3. Two Academy Award-winning actors are featured in the television series. Who are they? And which one also is featured in both movies?
4. In what shire is Downton Abbey located?
5. Series creator Julian Fellowes also created what series about very rich 19th-century New Yorkers?
BONUS QUESTION
Imelda Staunton is married to which “Downton Abbey” actor?