Julian Fellowes' Universe: Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age, and the Art of Costume Drama

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has a blockbuster finale in cinemas and now HBO’s renewed companion show The Gilded Age for season 4. What’s his secret formula for making history sexy? 

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has a blockbuster finale in cinemas and now HBO’s renewed companion show The Gilded Age for season 4. What’s his secret formula for making history sexy? 

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Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has a blockbuster finale in cinemas and now HBO&rsquo;s renewed companion show The Gilded Age for season 4. What&rsquo;s his secret formula for making history sexy?&nbsp;
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The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Downton Universe: satin, bosoms, and class

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Stan’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth on Trial & Seven vs Nine ratings war

Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot. 

Underbelly and Blue Murder weretaken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot. 

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Read Steve Jackson’s Media Diary here 

Complex BRS case will test Defence

Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won&rsquo;t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/steve-jackson">Read Steve Jackson&rsquo;s Media Diary here&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-case-is-complex-and-will-test-defence/news-story/6fec4070ce036edc646c22e62ce30e07">Complex BRS case will test Defence</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/how-sevens-news-chief-plans-to-beat-nine-after-interesting-period-of-disruption/news-story/75cd6584090d3586073db945e441ce77">Seven&rsquo;s Ray Kuka plots Nine&rsquo;s demise</a>
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Nine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco

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Jilly Cooper’s Rivals season 2 review: David Tennant, Alex Hassell return for ‘bonkbuster’ series

 Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals review – all hail TV’s filthiest hit

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and &lsquo;80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn&rsquo;t write it today &ndash; and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/jilly-coopers-rivals-review-all-hail-tvs-filthiest-hit/news-story/793a92bf728f05a43fe65ad6dfb943d0">Jilly Cooper&rsquo;s Rivals review &ndash; all hail TV&rsquo;s filthiest hit</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Sex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today

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he Front podcast afternoon headlines: Donald Trump says Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

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‘We’re the hottest’: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi

Surprise ‘death tax’ buried in federal budget’s small print


‘Celine Dion with a bogan heart’: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem&rsquo;s going to the Eurovision grand final.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/were-the-hottest-trump-denies-us-decline-claim-ahead-of-tea-with-xi/live-coverage/41b6beb714b3875e40b303700424dc9b#/entry/15520815">&lsquo;We&rsquo;re the hottest&rsquo;: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/wealth/budget-2026-surprise-death-tax-buried-in-small-print/news-story/19d6ec70b4a6eb96174f376c8ba166ee">Surprise &lsquo;death tax&rsquo; buried in federal budget&rsquo;s small print </a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/celine-dion-with-a-bogan-heart-delta-goodrem-delivers-historic-australian-moment-at-eurovision/news-story/77896f2338a9e6de3310876746ed28cb">&lsquo;Celine Dion with a bogan heart&rsquo;: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision</a>

China ‘won’t supply weapons to Iran’: Trump

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The Downton Universe: satin, bosoms, and class

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