Lords of Grantham: Bridgerton, Downton Abbey & More

After spending a week binge drinking with LBJ, it's time for The Crown to tackle a heartbreaking tragedy. In the wake of the disaster in Aberfan, the Queen takes her sweet time showing herself in the public while everyone around her shows up. Who is to blame for this awful moment in history? Why is Wilson at a supermarket ribbon cutting?

It's time to go back to America! After a slanderous depiction of John F. Kennedy, The Crown decides to let LBJ's Texan 'tude turn itself up to 11. Can Princess Margaret lock in a deal that Wilson and Elizabeth can't? Will Tony promote his book? Is a fiddle a violin? Follow the LoG on your favorite social media platforms and be sure to give us a five star review on your podcatcher of choice!

It's time for some new faces! Only a few years have passed, but things are looking very different in Buckingham Palace. How do Corey and Dave feel about the new cast? Who is a spy? Will Jingle Jangle be any good? Is Jim Carter allowed to drop massive Downton Abbey news? Find out this week!

It's been almost a year...but the Lords of Grantham are returning to Patreon this November! What better way to preview our return than to release our review of the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing, a film that means a lot to Corey and nothing to Dave! Enjoy! For more info visit: http://patreon.com/lordsofgrantham

Happy 10th Anniversary Downton Abbey! The Lords of Grantham return to their roots celebrating a decade of Downton dominance. Instead of covering an episode, Dave and Corey break down various Top 5 and Top 10 lists going over their favorite quotes, moments, episodes and characters-both main characters and guest stars! Follow the LoG on all forms of social media and be sure to give us a 5 star review on your podcatcher of choice to be entered to win a LoG prize pack c/o our TeePublic store!

As we leave Claire Foy, Matt Smith and the rest of the first cast in the rearview, it's time to break down the highs and lows of the first two seasons of The Crown. Which PM is the best? What episode is the worst? How do our power rankings shake out following 20 episodes of marital struggles and world travels? Find out!

It's time to say farewell to this cast on The Crown and what better way to do so than with another episode questioning Philip's fidelity and shining a light on a subpar PM? Elizabeth and Margaret are pregnant, MacMillan attends a play, Tony smokes on the floor, and Philip makes some new friends. Is this a good way to say goodbye to these great actors? Who ends the season on top? Find out this week! To win an LoG merch package, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of it!

It's Charles time shine this week on The Crown! Or is it? While his Uncle Dickie wants him to attend Eaton, Prince Phil puts his paternal foot down and demands Charles attend Gordonstoun, a rigid school that shaped the Prince in his youth. Elizabeth doesn't agree, Dickie's not thrilled, and we see many a moment in the life of teenage Phil. Also, is Philip a Reptilian, and what is Qanon? Enter to win a Lords of Grantham merch package by giving your boys a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and sending us a screencap!

The Crown is injected with some American blood! JFK and Jackie O are in town to discuss some issues with Ghana, but it's Jackie's charisma that take the Queen and Prince by storm. Elizabeth takes an ill advised trip, Margaret drops some knowledge, and oink oink Bobby Kennedy looks awfully familiar! Enter to win some LoG merch by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Screenshot and send the review our way to be entered!

It's wedding season! Only this time, the groom is a bisexual serial cheater. In what is the freakiest episode of any television the LoG have watched, Tony and Margaret get serious about their future, while Tony also juggles his extracurricular liaisons. Queen Elizabeth is also pregnant, and once again Tommy Lascelles gets called off the bench to do some investigative work. Want to win some LoG merch? Rate and review the pod on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot to be entered!

It's controversy season on the Lords of Grantham podcast! After a flashback involving some long gone favorites from Season 1, Queen Elizabeth finds herself enamored by iconic Evangelical Preacher Billy Graham, much to the disappointment of Prince Phil. Meanwhile, Uncle Dave a.k.a. The Duke wants back in the royal scene, much to the disappointment of Prince Phil. Coincidentally a small group of red shirts find a lost document connecting Uncle Dave to some very questionable people and things unravel from there. Is it the best episode of the season? Find out! Want to win some LoG merch? Leave a 5 star rating and review on our page on Apple Podcasts!

The LoG are halfway done with Season 2 of The Crown, and what better way to get over the halftime hump than with a critical Lord? England is shocked when Lord Altrincham publishes a critique of Queen Elizabeth's public persona. That's it. That's the entirety of the episode. The Lords of Grantham are on it! Want to win some LoG merch? Leave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and send it our way! We'll select a winner at random! If you just want to be generous and buy some LoG merch, it can be found at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

Henry Talbot-er-Tony Armstrong Jones enters The Crown! As Liz & Phil celebrate a decade of marriage, Margaret's love life is put on full display. Will the ghost of Peter Townsend continue to haunt her, will she marry a drunken duelist, or will Lady Mary Crawley's man kick down the door and whisk her away to an alluring world of the middle class? Oh and the PM is dealing with his wife who is clearly not in love with him. Want to win some *FREE* LoG merch? Leave us a 5 star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, screen shot it and send it to us to be entered.

It's the end of an era on The Crown. As Mike's divorce is finalized, Phil and Liz prepare for the blowback. Tommy LaSalle comes off the bench to assist Michael Adeane (not Nadeane) in handling the situation, Anthony Eden returns from Jamaica an unpopular man, and the rest of the world watches as England tries to keep its image safe. Can Phil change his fate, or will he forever be the man outranked by his own son? Want to win an official Lords of Grantham t-shirt? Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Did that already? Well, do it again! A winner will be randomly selected and sent one LoG shirt of their choice! If you don't feel like waiting...feel free to purchase merch at our TeePublic store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's time to hit the seven seas with Prince Phil and his Company of Men. As Anthony Eden's health deteriorates, the conflict with Egypt seems to be nearing an uneventful end. Mike's wife is looking to infiltrate the infamous Thursday Club to secure a divorce while her husband travels the world with the Prince. A journalist in Australia unearths some childhood trauma, a Tongan boards the vessel, and good times are had by all. For now anyway. Buy some LoG merch! Click the link below to get OFFICIAL Lords of Grantham shirts, mugs, totes and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

The Crown is back on the Lords of Grantham! Tensions are HIGH between Prince Phil and Queen Elizabeth, and Margaret and Mike are stoking the flames. Meanwhile, Anthony Eden is ready to retaliate against the controversial President Nasser in Egypt, all while enjoying a cocktail of drugs. *Apologies for the audio inconsistencies, Dave's microphone was flaring up like Liz and Phil's feelings.* The LoG have MERCH! To support your favorite period drama podcast, check out the link below to find tee's, totes, stickers, magnets and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast

It's the final week of our fan love Spring! Who better to close out our month of DA classics than screen icon Paul Giamatti? It's the iconic heist episode, which also prominently features 'Mary's Men', Miss Bunting, Evil Barrow, Isis (The Dog), and Martha Levinson! We've enjoyed this trip down memory lane and hope you have to!

It's time for some radical politics! Sybil is not afraid to be a political person, even if it means bringing Branson to multiple heated protests! Carson and Violet receive letters about a certain Turkish diplomats passing, Edith woos Sir Anthony, Mary woos her cousin, and Barrow tries to double down on the wine theft from last episode! Oh and Robert hollers. As we round out our Downton Redux next week, we invite you to watch the Season 4 Holiday Special! Paul Giamatti fans get ready!

It's still Fan Love month for the Lords of Grantham, and boy oh boy do we love to love! It's the return of Jos Tufton, Patmore's flirtatious and hungry suitor! The Crawley's leave Tom Branson at home to go visit Shrimpy, Susan and Rose in the Highlands. Mary's about to pop, Matthew and O'Brien are about to big adieu and the Bates' are enjoying one last moment of peace before Fellowe's derails their entire lives once again. We have 2 weeks left of Fan Love Month, what episodes of Downton do you want us to revisit? Let us know on social media!

The Lords of Grantham swerve away from the hyped return of Mr. Tufton to revisit a topical episode, the season 2 finale, a.k.a. the rise and fall of the Spanish Flu in Downton. But there's oh so much more going on, Bates & Anna are getting married, Barrow's trying to get a job, the Mary/Matthew/Lavinia/Richard drama is still afoot, Jane and Robert are up to something, and Sybil and Branson drop the bomb that they're going to tie the know. Also Ethel. To support the LoG, follow us on your favorite forms of social media and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

It's Fan Love season for the LoG! We asked the fans to submit Downton episodes for us to revisit and the famous Flower Show was suggested! But there's so much more going on! Gwen's got an interview, Barrow's stealing wine, Bates is not a snitch, Daisy's seeing ghosts and Sir Anthony gets invited over! Follow the LoG on your favorite social media platform and give us a 5 star review on your pod catcher of choice!

It's time for the finals as the Old Etonians try their hardest to keep the working class Blackburn squad out of the game! And if things couldn't get any worse, Fergus' father shows up to cause trouble in his brand new house. Can a new suit and bowler hat make this football star a gentleman? Coming next week-DOWNTON CLASSICS! Let us know on social media what Downton Abbey episodes you want the LoG to revisit over the next few weeks before we return to The Crown! Please be sure to give us a 5 star review on your podcatcher of choice!

With two episodes left of The English Game, the LoG discuss the cliffhanger ending of last episode and the truly Fellowes-esque turnaround this week. Mrs. Cartwright makes some bold moves, Jimmy gets wheeled to the pub, Arthur stands up to his dad, Arthur's friends don't like his priorities, and Tommy gets traded mid season. It's the finals next week so get ready for some football...hopefully. Make sure to follow the LoG on all forms of social media and rate and review us on your pod catcher of choice.

The second half has begun! Following Fergus' heel turn joining the Blackburn team, things in Darwen start to fall apart for the remaining players. Will Jimmy choose loyalty to his best friend over his new bride's hometown? Will Stokes sew good jerseys? What happened to Betsy's baby? Will another football trope be 'invented'? Find out this week! Support the LoG by following us on your favorite forms of social media and leave us a review on your pod catcher of choice!

It's apparently Quarter Final time again for the boys of Darwen, but Jimmy is getting married, Fergus is thinking about a certain proposal, Arthur is grieving, and Margaret is being proactive. Also Martha and her friend Betsy are handling a special situation as well. Tune in to see how things turn out, because it sure is a doozy! Thanks for riding with the LoG for over 100 episodes! Support us by following all of our social media accounts and rating and reviewing wherever you get your podcasts!

It's strikin' season in Darwen! Fergus and Jimmy are forced to choose sides when Big Cotton forces Walsh to cut the wages of the mill workers by 10%. Arthur comes to town to visit his pal Monkey and help broker a deal with the workers, and maybe to spy on Fergus. We've got wet napkins, casual proposals and acts of animal cruelty, this is Julian Fellowes after all! Hit your boys up on social media and be sure to give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! Chin chin!

Fellowes called, we answered. This week on the LoG, we breakdown the premiere episode of the football drama The English Game. It's a class struggle all over again as the mill working Darwen boys hire up some Scottish ringers to try and beat the reigning Old Etonians. How will this game play out? Find out! To watch the Highclere Castle Gin YouTube series click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psFkLf0EbhM Reach out to the LoG on all social media, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on GMail at [email protected]

April Fool's is over, Wrestlemania is over, and perhaps most importantly, The Crown Season 1 is over! The LoG break down how they felt about the divisive first season of The Crown and analyze their combined power rankings. ALSO, we leave our next step in YOUR HANDS! What do the LoG listeners want going forward? To watch the LoG's LIVE PANEL at Magfest 2020 click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyFFbZm1SDg

We listened to the feedback of the LoG fanbase, and we have course corrected! The Crown is on ice, and The Celebrity Apprentice is in! Enjoy! ...April Fools.

Princess Margaret is 25 and can marry Peter...or maybe not. In the final episode of Season 1 of The Crown, the sister drama escalates as Elizabeth struggles to help her sister marry her dream divorcee, all the while trying to wrangle her increasingly upset husband Phil. Anthony Eden makes a fool of himself in Egypt and shows an increasing reliance on morphine. And two key players make moves from the shadows. The LoG will address the FUTURE of their podcast following the feedback regarding The Crown NEXT WEEK on the podcast. Stay tuned, and keep in touch with the Lords on your social media platform of choice!

The LoG break down the first episode of The Crown that ties directly into Downton Abbey! Churchill is getting painted, Eden wants his spot, Porchy enters the picture, Elizabeth has to choose the fate of her hero horse, and Phil gets jealous. Here at the LoG, we want to do our part to keep everyone's morale up during this unusual worldwide crisis. Do you want to interact with the LoG and perhaps have a hand in what we'll be doing with the next few weeks of programming? Let us know on any of our social media platforms or at [email protected]

The Lords are back, taking a 23 trip with a dutiful Queen Elizabeth and a tired Prince Phillip. Meanwhile at home, Princess Margaret is in charge of royal duties and the Queen Mother is off in Scotland riding horses and checking out castles, and castle owners. Can the Queen pull off this epic tour without a hiccup, or will the violence in Gibraltar slow things down? Follow the LoG on all social media, and shoot us an e-mail at [email protected]!

**Apologies for the audio blips and echoes, we had some technical difficulties this week! Thanks for bearing with us!** It's learnin' season at Buckingham Palace! How smart is Queen Elizabeth? Is her tutor real? How many strokes does Winston have? The Lords break down this cohesive and enjoyable episode of The Crown before giving their power rankings. Will the public get another shot at power rankings glory? Find out! Follow the LoG on social media and leave us a review on your pod catcher of choice.

Step aside Elizabeth, it's time for Margaret to take the stage! This week, after a thorough discussion about whether or not The Crown was a wise decision for show 2, things get nice and juicy. Peter and Margaret are putting it all on the line, and Elizabeth and her room full of advisors have their opinions on things. Meanwhile, Prince Phil is galavanting around at lunch clubs. That's fun! Send your feedback to the LoG on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and GMail ([email protected]) ! Everything is appreciated!

The smog has cleared and it's time to crown-up for Elizabeth. Queen Mary's not doing so well, Uncle Dave a.k.a. The Duke of Windsor is in town begrudgingly (or not?) and Prince Phillip is not loving his continued emasculation. All that and Winston Churchill sits down. Wow! Follow the LoG on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter! Please rate and review us on your pod catcher of choice! Thanks!

Stand back, there's a fog coming through! Not just any fog, a toxic fog that took many, many lives in real life. Dave's a big fan of this type of episode, but Corey has some news that might change things. What's real? What isn't? Who can do barrel rolls? Find out this week on the Lords of Grantham podcast! Please support the LoG by liking us on your social media platforms of choice and giving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.

The Lords bring you their very first mobile episode breakdown! Let us know how you think it sounds! Meanwhile, the former King returns to mourn the passing of his brother and put some respect on his wife's name, Peter's in the dog house, Prince Phil is looking forward to the legacy of his last name, and Churchill is somehow caught in the middle of it all! Remember to follow the LoG on your social media platforms of choice, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, and spread the love of Downton Abbey & The Crown!

It's time to bless the rains down in Africa with the Princess, Prince & Bertie Pelham a.k.a. Martin. Things aren't looking so good for King George, Peter's secrets aren't all that safe, Prince Phillip is not afraid to sleep naked in the jungle, and Churchill is on the hunt for snitches. Also, Dave doesn't know much about world culture and Corey doesn't know who's who on screen. Follow the LoG on your favorite social media platforms and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!

The LoG are back with their first dose of their second show! It's the premiere episode of the Netflix epic The Crown. The Lords show just how little they know about British royalty, questioning who is who and mixing up names and titles like it's their job. Also, there's some talk of the Downton Abbey film getting snubbed for some technical Oscars. Will this show live up to Downton Abbey? Find out with us!

The LoG are back! New music, new show, same attitude. Dave & Corey chat about what they expect from The Crown, what worries they have, what they're hopeful for, and a whole lot more. Is there some Downton withdrawal or excitement for the future? Find out! The winner of the Dowager Countess quip mug is also revealed!

You've been waiting patiently...it's time to reveal what SHOW 2 will be! But first we break down the first ever live Lords of Grantham panel from MAGFest, complete with Vince McMahon audio drops, sleeping guests and a conga line! On our next episode we will reveal the winner of our 5 star review contest, so if you haven't, submit a review on Apple Podcasts or your pod catcher of choice and DM us with your review! Winners receive the Dowager Countess quip mug!

Happy Holidays from the LoG! This week, we revisit one of the most highly regarded Downton Abbey episodes of all time, Richard Carlisle's exit, Bates' verdict, Barrow's dog hijacking, and we guess Mary and Matthew make it official. Enter to WIN a Dowager Countess mug c/o PBS and the LoG by giving us a 5 star rating on your pod catcher of choice and sending us a screenshot on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or GMail ([email protected]) To see the LoG LIVE, visit magfest.org

The Lords are toasting to their monumental 2019 with the official Downton Abbey gin! Fan questions are answered, the year is summed up, and the future is brought into question. What will 2020 hold for your favorite Downton Abbey podcasters? To enter to win a PBS Dowager Countess mug, leave a 5 star review for the LoG on your pod catcher of choice and send a screenshot of it to us via Twitter, Instagram or GMail!

Kemal Pamuk. A name that lingers over Downton Abbey for several years and almost ruins the Crawley family. After nearly 2 years, the Lords revisit the iconic episode that was originally plagued by a recording issue. What Easter Eggs do the LoG pick up on during a rewatch? Is the Limp Corrector the more entertaining subplot? Find out this week! To win a Dowager Countess mug courtesy of PBS, rate and review the LoG on Apple Podcasts and send us a screencap! If you've already reviewed the pod, post on your social media about us and make sure to tag us! Thanks a lot!

We're the Lords of Grantham and this is Masterpiece-oh wait, it's the beginning of Downton Abbey again! After two years of podcasting, the Lords humbly return to where they began. How does the Downton premiere hold up after the intense scrutiny the LoG have given the entirety of the show? Find out! Want to win a LoG Holiday Gift? Give us a 5 star review wherever you catch your podcasts and send us a screen cap!

The movie is covered. The show is covered. What to do what to do...how about Julian Fellowes breakout Gosford Park! Do the Lords like it? Does it live up to the Downton Abbey hype? And what's next for the LoG after this seemingly ties up the last true loose end? Find out this week!

It's Part 2 of our Downton wrap-up tournament. We told you last week, but this week it's here! 64 characters from the LoG Power Rankings clashing in a single elimination tournament to crown one individual Downton Abbey champion! Remember to rate and review the LoG and follow us on all of our social media platforms!

After a short break the Lords return with a who's who of LoG guests to jump into the Champions Tournament of the fabled Mixed Match Challenge. Which winning team can become the winningest? Everyones vote counts, and things get interesting! Follow the Lords of Grantham on all social media platforms and please remember to give us a 5 star review on iTunes!

The Lords are back to talk all things Downton Abbey Interviews and SNL! Joined by Mixed Match Challenge Alumni Kevin and Conor, the LoG break down a variety of the cast interviews promoting the Downton Abbey Film. They also discuss Highclere Castle opening its doors as an Airbnb, and the Saturday Night Live sketch! The links to the clips are below... Saturday Night Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1khDR7yzZ0I Graham Norton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aicy36kEAIU Collider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q52k7ReEsHU Entertainment Weekly CAH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSCsteHT-gU Entertainment Weekly CAH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KPv-s-bJuM Kelly Clarkson Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-G16eWaxbE Vanity Fair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I38GoM-8iuQ Sirius XM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6K-Kv3qJk0 Watch What Happens Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3jSE2lv8bs Watch What Happens Live 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm1NWUGdhNs

*SPOILERS AHEAD* The LoG are here to discuss the Downton Abbey film! Did we like it? What would we have done differently? Which new character made Dave cackle? Which new character made Dave furious? How many autographs did the Lords sign? Plus, MOVIE POWER RANKINGS and a lot more! To support the LoG for the end of their first run on Patreon, visit http://patreon.com/lordsofgrantham