Abbey Quote by Neil Jackson
“The women in 'Downton Abbey' don't compare to the women in 'Upstairs Downstairs.' Ours are stunning. We've got Laura Haddock, Keeley Hawes, Claire Foy... beautiful women.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 2023
The speaker praises the women of "Downton Abbey" as more striking and appealing than those of "Upstairs Downstairs," highlighting specific actresses.
In simple terms: He finds the Downton Abbey cast more attractive.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate the qualities you admire in media.
Themes
media
celebrity
comparison
beauty
television
Mood
enthusiastic
conversational
lighthearted
Type
opinion
pop culture
When to use this quote
- watching series
- discussing characters
- writing reviews
- hosting panels
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
media criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do certain characters resonate more with you?
- How does casting influence a show's appeal?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective and varies across audiences.
![“We were all expecting to finish [Downton Abbey] after Series 1, actually. And then, it got extended to Series 3, and that's when two of our much loved and much missed friends left. And then, it was going to be done with Series 5, but Julian Fellowes said, "I'd like to do one more." So it's been a…” quote by Hugh Bonneville](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c8/hugh-bonneville-22027_abbey_we-were-all-expecting-to-finish-downton_274801.jpg)
