Lords of Grantham: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey & More

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

It's coronation season for Queen Charlotte and King George, but there's still trouble in paradise as George prefers gardening and astronomy to his young wife. Also, Lady Danbury continues to play 4D chess with Princess Augusta. The Lords also discuss the speculation surrounding a new Downton Abbey season! 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

Charlotte gets frustrated with honeymooning alone and finds out that her new husband is more into the night sky than he is his new wife. Also, Brimsley proves to be a valuable resource...and a discreet lover. 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 world of Bridgerton to cover the prequel miniseries Queen Charlotte! 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 listeners asked for it...it's time to play the game! 14 teams of randomly matched up Poldark characters facing off for a battle of oddball supremacy. Who's gonna win? Who's gonna lose? 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 their power rankings for all five seasons of Poldark! Who wound up as the best and worst characters of the show? 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

The Lords return home to their Downton roots as the iconic culinary competition Top Chef prepares a picnic at Highclere Castle! 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 time to wrap up the final season of Poldark. How do the LoG feel about the final seasons new characters, plot developments and resolutions? Find out this week on the pod! 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 our pals in Cornwall. Do things wrap up nicely for the crew? 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 the Poldark finale looms nearer and nearer, the plot continues to thicken in Cornwall. Ross wakes up in a pit and finds a stash of French arms, Ralph and Merceron descend even further into supervillain mode, Valentine makes a mess, Tess gets an invite to family dinner, and Caroline almost turns into John Wick. 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 Poldark inches towards its finale, things in London remain grim for Ned and Kitty. In Cornwall however, the Carne brothers are running amok as Sam and Rosina are getting along quite well and Drake and Morwenna are catching up on lost time. Demelza finds out Jacka is leading a gang stealing ore and George is ready to marry Cecily. 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 Ned readies to return to Honduras, George and Ralph Hanson attempt to complicate things. Ross speaks out against slavery, Morwenna keeps trespassing, Dwight & Caroline save the day, and Tess and Jacka try to make some fake money. 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

Things are heating up in Cornwall as Ross and Ned continue to spread "goodwill" throughout town. Tess is causing trouble, George gets a new physician, Kitty is feeling sick, and Morwenna can't leave her baby boy alone. 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

You read the title! Lady Rose aka Cinderella aka Lily freakin' James hacked into the LoG feed! Also in Cornwall, Dwight is promoted, George is not all there, Cary's struggling to keep the ship afloat, Ned and Hanson are at each other's throats, and Ross acts like a hero again. 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

While Ned may be out of jail, he needs his name cleared. Ross tries to track down his old secretary while Hanson makes plans to sabotage his reputation. Dwight is called as a witness in the assassination trial and Tess continues to stir the pot in Cornwall. 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 Cornwall as the Poldark gang mourn the loss of Elizabeth. Ross receives an ominous letter from an army buddy that sets him down a very un-Poldark path while George might get in the mahogany business. Can Demelza keep the local miners from rioting? How is Garrick getting younger? 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 season is over! Charles and Diana are divorced, William is in high school, Penny's riding horses, and Liz and Phil are still dealing with the same things they dealt with in prior seasons. How did the LoG like the polarizing fifth season of The Crown? What new characters ranked on the season wide power rankings? What will happen next season? 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 Highclere Castle Gin to chat with CEO Adam Von Gootkin and discuss their limited edition Barrel Aged Gin to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's Tomb. The company has won several prestigious awards since our last visit and continue celebrate the history of Highclere Castle and the British tradition at large, and they even hear out Dave's idea for a Lords of Grantham themed cocktail! To purchase the King Tut Gin visit: https://highclerecastlegin.com/barrel-aged-gin-buy-now/ 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 most newsworthy season of The Crown. As Elizabeth's beloved yacht is decommissioned, Mohamed Al Fayed invites an unlikely guest to his. Also Tony Blair obliterates John Major to become the new Prime Minister. 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 season 5 of The Crown and the Lords are here to discuss a rather straightforward tale of a divorce being finalized. Can a spin doctor turn Camilla's image around? How does the PM feel about mediating a divorce? Can Diana cook? 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 celebrate FIVE YEARS on the air with a monumental episode of The Crown. Can the Bashir and the BBC lock down the Diana interview or will they opt to celebrate the life and career of the Queen? Will the Queen enjoy Beavis and Butt-head? And who chose Duke Hussey's nickname? 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

Princess Diana is on the prowl this week as she meets Hasnat Khan, a mild mannered Doctor. Also, Martin Bashir thinks he knows the perfect way to get an interview with the Princess. 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 LoG! We're taking the week off from The Crown coverage, but we wanted to tide you over with a preview of what we do on 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

It's a fairly straightforward week for the Royal's this week on The Crown as new Russian President Boris Yeltsin opens some old wounds involving Elizabeth and Phil's descendants. Phil's group of forward thinking companions draws the ire of Liz, as she question's his emotional loyalty to her, only to come find herself face to face with the young and vibrant Penny. 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 Charles has a holly jolly Christmas on the phone with Camilla and the world finds out after he separates from Diana. The PR team is on the case trying to clean up the Prince's image while Diana dons the infamous revenge dress. 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

Peter Townsend is back baby! Princess Margaret gets her groove back as her nephews and niece watch their relationships fail. Can Elizabeth get the public back on her side? 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 tackle an episode of The Crown that's not about the Crown! Mohamed Al Fayed gets the spotlight in his tale of rags to riches. 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

Corey met Hugh Bonneville! The LoG chat about his experience and brief interaction with Lord Grantham himself before diving into a straightforward episode of The Crown. Phil gets his groove back and Diana and her BFF (not side piece) cause some drama. Also what is squash? 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 a Crown on their heads. It's yacht season for the royals as Liz and Phil are gunning for a multimillion dollar renovation to the Britannia and Charles and Diana are sailing through Italy on their "second honeymoon". 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 break down season 4 of Poldark in its entirety. What characters dominated the power rankings and who stunk it up? 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 season 4 of Poldark! Drake and Morwenna make some big moves with the help of Demelza, and George and Elizabeth go through...a lot. 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 penultimate episode of season 4 of Poldark and things are moving at a breakneck pace. Adderley suddenly becomes a fleshed out character, Ross sticks to his guns, Demelza tries to adjust to London, and Geoffrey Charles drops the mic. 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 Poldark reaches the end of its epic fourth season, the LoG break down a busy sixth episode. Ross gets a lesson in priorities from the Prime Minister, George and Cary attempt to destroy Pascoe and the Poldark nest egg, Sam has some words for Jacka and Elizabeth considers her 8 month plan. 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 celebrate a major episode of Poldark. Ross invents welfare, Rowella needs a new roof, Lady Whitworth takes Morwenna's baby, Drake pops the question to Rosina and Ossie falls off his horse. We're sorry for our technical difficulty! 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 point of Poldark Season 4, things are looking grim for quite a few of our favorite characters. The Enys family are dealing with some medical issues, Ross and the Wheal Grace boys are enacting their bold idea, Whitworth is trying hard to institutionalize Morwenna, and George is having a great time! 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 break down episode 3 of season 4 of Poldark. Ross and Demelza are the greatest pen pals, George wants to buy a borough, and the mine is not doing so well. 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