Lords of Grantham: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey & More

This week on the podcast we return home to Downton Abbey with the epic premiere of Season 2. The war is in full effect, and the sense of duty (or avoiding it) is settling into the men and women of the Abbey. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's time to bid farewell to the Bridgerton gang, but before we go we have to break down the entire season. Do we have any favorites? Who do we hate the most? How did our power rankings shake out? To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Colin and Penelope are married, but the Whisteldown truth muddles the waters of marital bliss. Cressida tries to use her new information to try and make a few bucks, Francesca and Lord Kilmartin tie the knot, and Benedict has some fun. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Wedding bells are ringing for the Bridgerton crew, but the Lady Whistledown specter looms heavily over the crew. How will Colin handle Penelope's secret identity? Can Benedict come to terms with Tilly and Paul's offer? Also, Francesca and Lord Kilmartin make a move parallel to Violet and Marcus. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

As Cressida figures out how to take ownership of the Whistledown name, the rest of the 'Ton try their best to get along. Francesca is jealous of the attention Colin is getting, Prudence and Phillipa are jealous of the attention Penelope is getting, Lady Danbury is jealous of the attention Lord Anderson is getting and Benedict is jealous of the attention Paul is getting. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Colin and Penelope are engaged! Lady Featherington and Eloise aren't too thrilled but the rest of the gang are excited. Will is still adjusting to his new life, Kate and Tony are back, Queen Charlotte takes advantage of a positive tonal shift and Lady Danbury's brother continues to make moves. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Things really heat up this week on Bridgerton. Lord Debling makes his intentions known to Penelope and the Lady Featherington, Lady Bridgerton is shaken by Lady Danbury's brother, Francesca connects with a nice quiet man, and Colin makes his move. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Penelope's lessons are over, regardless of the fact that Colin's having some saucy dreams. Nature lover Lord Debling makes a splash in the community and has Cressida dueling with the unlikely star of the season Pen. Can anyone match Francesca's awkwardness? And the Mondrich family get a dose of humble pie. To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Penelope and Colin continue their courting lessons as Eloise rolls her eyes. Will, Alice and the family learn that life among the elite is more difficult than they assumed. Meanwhile the married Featherington sisters learn some lessons on how to make an heir. Also, the LoG reflect on a New York birthday! To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG return to Bridgerton, as do the gossip hungry citizens. Will Lady Whisteldown use her power for good following Eloise's discovery? What happened to the old Francesca? How are Tony and Kate doing? To support the LoG on Patreon and listen to our Bridgerton Season 2 recaps visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

This week on the pod, the LoG say goodbye to The Crown. Who was the best Elizabeth? How did the Power Rankings turn out for our Queen and Prince? What Prime Minister won our hearts? It's closing time for the royal family. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG are here to discuss the entire final season of The Crown. How did our power rankings shake out for the generations of royalty? Who were our favorite characters and how did we feel about the pacing of the show? All that, and Dave discusses his time in Finland. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's the end of the road for The Crown. As Tony Blair's popularity declines, Charles and Camilla ask Elizabeth if they can finally tie the knot. Meanwhile Harry makes a foolish decision and the ghosts of Christmas past and further past show up to dish out some knowledge. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Crown takes a week off from singular plots to smash three massive plots together in one episode! The Queen celebrates her jubilee, Mohamed accuses the royal family of murder and Prince William and Kate get a little closer. Also Prince Harry is still whining and the Queen Mother says her goodbyes. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret take a trip down memory lane to a fateful evening at The Ritz. In the present day Margaret's health is declining, but that won't stop her from living her life her way. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Prince William is leaving the family behind to go to uni! Meanwhile, Kate Middleton's mother orchestrates her entire life to be in the same places as the Prince. Creepy? A bit. Also, lanky ginger Harry doesn't want to be outshone by his brother. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG are back with an emergency pod to discuss the earth shattering announcement that Downton Abbey 3 is officially in production. We talk about new cast members, returning favorites, and a few omissions from the cast list. Will we finally take the Crawley clan to America? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG are back to watch Queen Elizabeth and Tony Blair figure out if the monarchy works or not. Is magic and mystery more important than being in touch with the common man? Also, we discuss the 25th anniversary of the controversial blockbuster Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

This week on the podcast, we open the Patreon vault and share our 2023 Downton Abbey Fan Fiction Draft. Corey and Dave pick their rosters to write their own original DA stories about. Want to hear the completed stories? Sign up for our Patreon! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

As the royal family continues to mourn the loss of Diana, tensions rise between Prince Charles and Prince William. Elizabeth tries to stay out of the fracas while Prince Philip looks inward at his own father and parenting. Also Prince Harry looks a lot different. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

As the world mourns the tragic loss of Diana, the royal family is divided as to how to handle public grief. Meanwhile, Mohamed deals with Dodi's passing in his own, uniquely selfish, ways. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's the end of the road for Diana and Dodi. The pressures of journalists and paparazzi tighten and Mohamed makes Dodi an offer he can't refuse. It's a moment in history that is still discussed, but how does The Crown handle it? Also, the LoG discuss an epic Wrestlemania XL. Congratulations to the UConn Huskies! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The walls are closing in on Diana as her relationship with Dodi goes public. Charles tries his best to co-parent, but has to look out for himself. Also there's a scene where they make a website. The LoG also discuss Wrestlemania 40 and the UConn basketball teams. Go Huskies! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG return to The Crown to finish off its historic run. Diana is on a boat with Dodi, Charles wants Queen Elizabeth to acknowledge Camilla and Tony Blair gets some football in. PLUS we talk the continued rumors of a third Downton Abbey film and the unfortunate series of events for Princess Kate. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Lords are back to discuss Belgravia: The Next Chapter one final time. How do our Power Rankings leave characters at the end of the season? Who are our favorite and least favorite characters? How much fun did we have celebrating St. Patrick's Day? Find out! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's the end of the road for all of our friends and enemies of Belgravia. Did the Marquise get away with Fred's money? Where did Clara and Davison go? How's the Rev feeling? Will we finally get to see our boy Bellasis? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's a bad week for the males of Belgravia this week. Frederick watches his life implode, Ross can't keep his hands to himself and Ellerby's wild oats find him. Meanwhile, Clara and Emily can't get on the same page and the Marquise faces her past. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

As The Next Chapter of Belgravia races towards it's peak, pieces are still moving! Clara's painting has been sold, Nell's mysterious background becomes more clear, the Marquise has some lower level individuals curious, the Rochesters think they're nearing a breakthrough with Peter, Clara and Fred are still out of sync and the Reverend can't catch a break. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG are back from celebrating cohesive couples to break down the troubled couples of Belgravia. Fred and Clara are struggling to connect with no help from the Marquise d'Etagnac. The Duke and Duchess give Peter some much needed vitamin D, Reverend James is ashamed of himself, and the local hipsters love having rich girl Clara in their clique. We also discuss the early rumors of a new season of Downton Abbey and all that can come from that. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Happy Valentine's Day (not Valentine Warleggan)! This week on the pod, the LoG run their way through a 32 team tournament of all of the noteworthy couples throughout the shows we have watched. Which couple is the best? We, along with our Patreon patrons, figure it out! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Apologies for the audio quality, Dave's mixer acted up! Speaking of acted up, The Next Chapter finally picks up speed in episode 4. Clara ventures out on her own, the Duke grows up a bit, Nell tickles the ivories and the Reverend goes to get himself clean. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Happy Birthday to the Duke! As the gang assembles to celebrate, the Duchess takes Ellerby's recommendation to check out a new facility for Peter. Emily's attempts to throw herself at the Reverend go unnoticed, while Clara swoops in and gets some face time with her brother in law. Fred and the Marquise circle around a deal to get the steel foundry off the ground. And the new writing team takes a page right out of the Fellowes playbook. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Clara and Freddie Dunn face the trauma in their new marriage and in their past lives as the social world of Belgravia continues to evolve. Can the charismatic Marquise get through to the stubborn Trenchard? What should we make of the complex downstairs staff? Is the Doctor up to no good? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Belgravia is back with some new Trenchards! Oliver and Susan's descendants Frederick and James continue the legacy of their parents and the world blossoms with the arrival of the Dunn family, the Marquise d'Etagnac, and a slew of other locals. Can our least favorite character from season 1 raise a good child or will his offspring be as bitter and grumpy as him? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

This week on the pod we unlock the Patreon vault and get a leg up on Valentine's Day with our 2021 review and discussion of the classic rom com and Pride & Prejudice adaptation Bridget Jones's Diary. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Lords break down season 2 of HBO's The Gilded Age in its entirety and reveal who their power rankings deemed to be the most and least successful characters. Predictions are made, favorite plots are discussed, and we can't get enough of Abacus Crunch from Wonka. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Happy Holidays from the Lords of Grantham! This week we divert from our typical coverage to chat about a movie that had us worried for months prior to its release, Wonka, the prequel we never asked for. Can the all star cast and crew make this oddity a family classic? What are our favorite Wonka candies? Is the world ready for the Dahl-iverse? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG break down the finale of season 2 of The Gilded Age. Who wins the opera war? Who wins Marian's heart? Who wants an alarm clock? Who will keep the Van Rhijn ship afloat? Find out! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

As season 2 of The Gilded Age nears its end, Fellowes decides to shake everything up! Oscar can't track down Maud, Dash wants to get married soon, Astor makes Bertha an offer she shouldn't refuse, Trotter's clock is ticking, and the Reverend takes a turn for the worse. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Julian shifts into high gear in episode 6. The tension in Pittsburgh hits an all time high, Dash has eyes for Marian, Oscar has eyes for Maude's investment, Peggy tries to not have eyes for TTF, and Forte's back hurts. Plus some clock news! Also, we got interviewed by CNN! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhASOgRA1SE To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

After a proposition from Reverend Forte, Aunt Ada causes a familial divide when Agnes does not approve of her decision. Peggy and T.T.F. continue their misadventures with Booker T. Washington. Bertha and Winterton continue their escalating feud over the Duke. Also, Jack Treacher/Trotter might have finished his clock. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG break down the most densely packed episode of The Gilded Age yet. We've got broken clocks, unexpected couples, a bankrupt Met, political cartoons, strikes, engagements, breakups, and some serious verbal smackdowns. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners who celebrate! We would not be here without your support! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Gilded Age launches into high gear as the drama surrounding the Met and the Academy heats up. Lady Winterton let's a secret slip to Bertha. Ada and the Reverend sample some soup. Oscar and John Adams cross paths with an icon. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Julian Fellowe's shoots from zero to sixty in the second episode of season 2 of The Gilded Age. George talks to Oscar, Larry talks to Susan Bane, Marian talks to "Cousin" Dash and Bertha smells her son. Will we ever learn why Jack Trotter changed his name? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Gilded Age is back and so are the Lords of Gratham! It's Spring in New York City and Bertha continues to break down social walls, Borden keeps cooking, Marian keeps secrets, and the Scott's keep driving each other up walls! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

With the Season 2 premiere just a few days away, the LoG revisit the finale of The Gilded Age's first season. Bertha Russell is dead set on breaking into society while Marian Brook can't wait to elope with her man Tom Raikes. Meanwhile, Monsieur Baudin's deep dark secret comes out. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG return to Downton one last time with the second episode of the series. Matthew and Isobel make an immediate impact, Daisy has the hots for Barrow, the Drake family want to live long enough for Edith to wreck their home and Charles Grigg shows up unannounced! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG continue their Downton greatest hits tour with the penultimate episode of season 5. Rose and Atticus are preparing for wedded bliss when controversy is afoot at Atticus' stag party, Shrimpie and Susan fear their crumbling marriage will threaten Rose's future, and Lord Sinderby can't get over his own ego. Also, Barrow inserts himself into Denker's trouble with newcomer Andy. Plus, the LoG discuss the new trailers for The Crown and The Gilded Age. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The LoG are back to discuss Edith's (first) wedding! Bates is in jail, Barrow and O'Brien are beefing, and Reggie Swire's money is burning a hole in Matthew's pocket. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Lords are back to their roots for a Downton Abbey rewatch. As Matthew and William return home from war Corey can't help but notice how loud Matthew vomits. Dave questions the brattiness of Daisy. Richard Carlisle proves his worth. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast