Lords of Grantham: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey & More

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

As the LoG await the premier of The Gilded Age season 2, it's time to take a walk down memory lane with some classics. This week, we revisit the very first episode of Poldark. Knowing everything we know about the show, how does it play? What do we pick up on that we missed on our first go around? 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 been a long and wild ride here at the Lords of Grantham Podcast, and while we've been celebrating our fifth anniversary since 1/1, we're finally sitting down to discuss it. Random Top 5 Lists, thoughts on the pod, origin stories and plans for the future are discussed! What classic episodes do you want to see going forward? 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, the Lords shoddily break down the new trailer for The Gilded Age, forgetting nearly everything that happened in season 1. Do they have predictions for how things will shake out? Do they even know who's who? 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 bid adieu (for now) to Julian Fellowes' 2020 series Belgravia. How did the power rankings shake out? Who won the show? Who lost it? Also, we discuss the teaser synopsis of the shows second season. NEXT WEEK the LoG will discuss the Gilded Age teaser in depth! 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 have reached the end of Belgravia! How does Julian wrap up the tale of cotton traders, illicit affairs, gambling debt, generational wealth and country homes? Find out this week! 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 Fellowes opens up his bag of tricks in the penultimate episode of Belgravia. The news of Charles Pope's lineage may just be exposed, but how will the legacy of Sophia Trenchard be affected? How will Reverend Steve resolve his debts? Is Maria's mother doing right by her daughter? How effective is Oliver when he's motivated? Find out that and a whole lot more this week! 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 truly is a small world in Belgravia as Charles Pope and John Bellasis run the entire town. There's jealousy, debt, infidelity, faith, business drop-ins, and general laziness as everyones walls close in on each other. How will these engagements resolve as we near the end of this miniseries? 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 LoG reach the halfway mark of Belgravia things begin to settle in for...most...of the ensemble. Oliver doesn't want to do anything, Pope doesn't know why he's so popular, Maria likes books, and Susan and John don't know the meaning of taking it slow. 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 Fellowes wastes no time dropping bombs in Belgravia as Anne decides to spill the beans to Lady Brockenhurst. How will she take the news? Who is Charles Pope? Is Anne going to hell? The LoG investigate! 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 return to their Fellowes origins with the 2020 miniseries Belgravia, a stark change of tone from the shows covered before. Will the show ride its somber wave or return to Julian's whimsical 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

The ball is in the hands of the Listeners of the Lords of Grantham! What show should we watch leading to the return of the Gilded Age? It's two fellows asking their fellow friends which Fellowes project to watch! Cast your vote on all of the LoG social media accounts! 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 return one final time to Shondaland to discuss the entire season of Queen Charlotte. How did their power rankings play out at the end of the season? What did they think of the show? What's on their weightlifting playlist? 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 Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and despite not recognizing Lord Ledger last week, the LoG are back to break down the finale. Can King George overcome his hurdles and appear in front of parliament? Will Charlotte give birth to a royal heir? Will older Charlotte's kids get pregnant? Lord Ledger is who?! 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 almost the end of Queen Charlotte, and despite a toxic smog passing through the Northeastern US, the LoG are here to break things down. How does Lady Danbury cope with becoming a widow? How is King George handling his hazing? Does Charlotte ensure an heir to the throne? 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 Charlotte shifts its focus to King George and his quest to end his episodes. When traditional methods fail, the radical Doctor Monro enters the scene and tries his best to whip the King into shape. 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