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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 6h

Back at the old office today… thanks so much to @kwebberwrites.bsky.social for the chat about writing and to @bookeatinggirl.bsky.social from Bloomsbury for steering me around the place… #hughbontour #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Hugh Bonneville and Rosi Crawley from
Bloomsbury, standing outside with Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey) in the background

A room full of people listening to Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Katie Webber at Highclere Lit fest

Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Katie Webber at Highclere Lit fest

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 10h

What a Friday morning. Being sketched by a gang raising money for the Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust and Action Against Hunger UK, guided by Jan Erika. Thank you to Belgravia Gallery for hosting us. Sketches drawn, money raised, friends made. Delighted to have played a part. ❤️

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea is published NEXT WEEK! If like me you’ve got the memory of a goldfish, here’s a recap of Rory’s adventures so far… remember, the best spies come prepared. ☕️🔍 linktr.ee/rorysparkes #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea @lorettaschauer.bsky.social

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Braemar Literary Festival - small and perfectly formed… #hughbontour #RorySparkes

Hugh Bonneville signing copies of his second children's book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea. Standing beside the table is a young fan who is smiling and holding a copy of the book.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

Hugh Bonneville on stage reading an extract from his first children's book, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room.
On the screen behind them is an illustration of Rory Sparkes and Donna the Elephant by Loretta Schauer.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

Close up photo of a butterfly which has landed on the conversation notes.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pre-order by this Friday (2nd Oct, 10am BST) and I’ll send a signed and dedicated copy of my next book to you, ANYWHERE IN THE KNOWN WORLD. 📖✍️ backstory.london/products/pre...

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PRE-ORDER NOW Rory Sparkes And The Spy Who Loved Tea by Hugh Bonneville, Signed and Personalised, Publishes October 2026

Pre-order a signed and personalised copy of Rory Sparkes And The Spy Who Loved Tea by Hugh Bonneville. The book is published on 8th October 2026 and we will post pre-orders out as close to publicatio...

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🔍 How to spot a spy. I share three helpful tips to prepare you for my next children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. Your reading mission awaits. Stand by. 🕵️‍♂️ linktr.ee/rorysparkes #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Alas poor Doric…

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Exclusive: Paddington star Hugh Bonneville loves Aberdeenshire... but does he know his Doric?

Press and Journal reporter Lindsay Bruce sat down with the Downton star during his visit to Braemar.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very happy to kick off the tour for ‘Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea’ at Braemar School, Aberdeenshire. Thanks to the children for staying after school on a Friday to chat about stories, storytelling and of course the bear with a marmalade habit. #hughbontour #RorySparkes

Hugh Bonneville standing by bookshelves displaying copies of his second children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea. Illustrated by Loretta Schauer.

Artwork welcoming Hugh Bonneville to the school, drawn by the pupils

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to Abiola Bello, the Wimbledon BookFest and the 700 local children who came to chat Rory Sparkes this morning. Lots of fun and lots of books signed…

Selfie of Hugh Bonneville and Abiola Bello. Both are smiling at the camera. Hugh is holding a copy of the Wimbledon BookFest programme, and Abiola is holding a copy of Hugh’s first children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room.

Puppets of Rory Sparkes and Donna the Elephant. On the carpet is a pile of post-its with the names of children that Hugh has signed copies of his book for.

Puppets made by picturetopuppet.co.uk based on illustrations by Loretta Schauer.

Backstage photo of a screen with prepared slides. The first reads “Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Abiola Bello”

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join me for the release of Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea! ☕️🔍 This Autumn I’ll be travelling across the country, chatting to readers & signing copies of my second book for young people aged 8-80. For more info click the link below - but ssshhh, it’s Top Secret. 🎟️ linktr.ee/rorysparkese...

Meet Hugh Bonneville on the Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea book tour.

Promo image shows a list of dates and locations (listed below) surrounded by a photo of Hugh smiling, the cover of his new children’s book, and illustrations by Loretta Schauer - including Rory wearing a deerstalker and beige trench coat, a suspicious looking character peeking through eyeholes in a newspaper, a torch, a spilled cup of tea, and a magnifying glass looking at a splash of tea.

Dates and locations:
3rd Oct - Highclere Castle Literary Festival.
10th Oct - Lowestoft Children's Festival.
11th Oct - Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.
11th Oct - Mercury Theatre Colchester.
12th Oct - Norfolk Screen, Norwich.
17th Oct - Manchester Literature Festival - family and adults events.
18th Oct - Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
11th Nov - Good Housekeeping Live, London.
15th Nov - Cidermill Theatre, Chipping Campden.
20th Nov - The Wesley Centre Malton, with Kemps Books.
21st Nov - Whitby Lit Fest.
21st Nov - Ripon Theatre Festival.
22nd Nov - Alnwick Playhouse.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We go back to the beginning, to the first meeting between Holmes and Watson… and the case that started it all. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Shots are fired, as Sherlock solves the mystery of the third and final Garrideb. But can Dr Watson survive another bullet? 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next month sees the publication of my book for sleuths aged 8-80, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. Perfect for those who are extremely good at spying… (unlike Rory). 📚 Pre-order yours now: linktr.ee/rorysparkes

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Peter and the Wolf - next Tuesday - be there or I’ll set the wolf on you. 🎟️ cadoganhall.com/whats-on/gal...

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Fab weekend in the Highlands celebrating the Braemar Gathering. Thanks to the inimitable Ewan Venters and his team at #PaulSmithLovesBarbour for such warm hospitality. Memories made. And lots of Sugrue down the hatch.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

If you think the arts could be better served in the UK's education system, please endorse this campaign: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

For Sherlock Holmes, meeting two Garridebs may be regarded as a misfortune… meeting three looks positively criminal. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Premiere high jinks at the Guildhall last night for the green carpet premiere. #TheGentlemen S2 is streaming now on Netflix.

Hugh Bonneville and Heidi Kadlecova on the green carpet outside the Guildhall.

Hugh Bonneville being interviewed by Spotify on the green carpet

Hugh Bonneville with a fan on the green carpet after Hugh signed their Galavant DVD.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

To some it’s just a lake... to others they’re shark infested waters. Season 2 of #TheGentlemen is on Netflix from today.

Hugh Bonneville and Theo James in a promo photo for season 2 of The Gentlemen.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My voice is unique, it’s mine, it’s part of my identity. So is yours. That’s worth speaking up about. ✍️ Sign the petition: saveourvoicesnow.com

A collage of b&w headshots with the words “Save Our Voices Now”

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Melbourne! Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️ privatelivesplay.com.au #PrivateLivesPlayAU 🎭

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Private Lives | Sydney Feb 2027 | Melbourne Mar 2027

Hugh Bonneville joins Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune in Noël Coward's Private Lives. Sydney tickets on sale now. Melbourne priority waitlist open.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Holmes and Watson arrive in Cambridge… where the great detective soon meets his match. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Snakes, ladders and the back channels of power. #TheGentlemen Season 2 premieres 3rd September on Netflix.

The Gentlemen: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

When the Cambridge rugby team’s star player goes missing, on the eve of a critical match against Oxford, it’s up to Sherlock Holmes to track him down… 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Holmes and Watson arrive in Berkshire, tackle in hand, ready for a spot of fishing. But the great detective has his eye on a bigger catch than those found in the lake of Shoscombe Old Place… 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A hidden crypt... a mysterious late-night visitor... and a figure emerging from an old family tomb... 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Once we’ve tickled Sydney’s funny bones we’re bringing #PrivateLives to Melbourne for a limited season. The show runs from 6th February at the Theatre Royal, Sydney and then from 18th March at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne. Follow the link for booking details. 🎟️ privatelivesplay.com.au

Promo image for a stage production of Noel Coward's Private Lives starring Hugh Bonneville and Lisa McCune. Directed by Christopher Luscombe at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from 18th March 2027.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Wherever you are in the world, if you’d like a copy of my next book personally dedicated and signed by me, then follow the link and Backstory in Balham will have one on its way to you around publication day on 8th October. Isn’t that fab? 📖✍️ backstory.london/products/pre...

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For centuries Almshouses have played a crucial role in providing homes for those in need within our communities in the UK. I am honoured to become an ambassador for the @almshouseassoc.bsky.social, raising awareness for this invaluable means of supporting some of our most vulnerable neighbours.

Hugh Bonneville Ambassador | The Almshouse Association

Supporting and representing independent almshouse charities across the UK since 1946

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A tutorial with the enigmatic Professor Coram gives Holmes all the evidence he needs to solve the case… 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Holmes and Watson are called to the home of a reclusive professor whose young assistant has just been murdered... 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The mystery of the missing schoolboy is resolved, as family secrets are revealed at Holdernesse Hall... 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Australia! Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️ privatelivesplay.com.au #PrivateLivesPlayAU 🎭

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Private Lives | Theatre Royal Sydney | From February 2027

Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) joins Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune in Noël Coward's Private Lives - The Classic Comedy Masterpiece. Tickets on sale now

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

He’s back and this time he’s clueless… until he finds a clue. Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea is published in the UK on October 8th. Illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. 📚 Pre-order: www.waterstones.com/books/search... @waterstones.bsky.social @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Sometimes Gentlemen meet in the corridors of power… #TheGentlemen Season 2 premieres 3rd September, only on Netflix.

Promo photo for series 2 of The Gentlemen. Hugh Bonneville and Harry Goodwins are sitting at a table in a restaurant, clinking champagne glasses. Hugh is wearing a white dinner jacket and black bow tie. Harry is wearing a dark blue suit and tie.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Holmes and Watson find a body on the moor... and the great detective thinks he's cracked the case. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Gold is back on Masterpiece PBS, 18th October at 10/9c. Greed, corruption, the swamp. It’s set in the 1980s btw. #TheGoldPBS

Promo poster for The Gold series 2 with quotes from reviews.

At the top is an image showing 5 members of the cast surrounded by palm trees. In the centre is Hugh Bonneville as Brian Boyce. On the left is Charlotte Spencer as Nicki Jennings and Tom Hughes as Logan Campbell. On the right is Sam Spruell as Charlie Miller and Tom Cullen as John Palmer.

Quotes from reviews:
"Top quality British drama" - The Guardian.
"Every bit as sparkling as the first, if not more so... an exceptional piece of television" - The Times.
"What sets The Gold apart from similar dramas is the effortless grandeur of Neil Forsyth's writing" - The Telegraph.
"Still a criminally good time" - Evening Standard.
"Once again brilliant. Perhaps even better" - The Metro.
"Expertly blows the bloody doors off again" - The Herald.

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So the US cheated and still lost?

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A frantic headmaster arrives in Baker Street, begging for Holmes’ help in tracking down a missing pupil… the ten-year-old son of one of the richest men in England. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Excited! 🎭 #PrivateLivesPlayAU Tickets on general sale from 16th July 2026. 🎟️ privatelivesplay.com.au

Promo image for a stage production of Noel Coward’s Private Lives starring Hugh Bonneville and Lisa McCune. Directed by Christopher Luscombe at Theatre Royal Sydney from 6th February 2027.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I had a great time talking to @bexlindsay.bsky.social about storytelling and writing #RorySparkes, at the @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social. A brilliantly run celebration of the imagination. #lclf2026 Puppets made by picturetopuppet.co.uk

Hugh Bonneville and Bex Lindsay sitting on either side of a table in front of an audience. On the table are puppet versions of Hugh’s characters, Rory Sparkes and Donna the elephant, and a copy of Hugh’s first children’s book - Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room. The puppets are made by Ruth Marin of Picture to Puppet.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

“That’s been the really fun part of writing children’s books – just engaging with children’s imaginations. I’ve really enjoyed going into schools and to festivals and chatting to children about what makes them tick and the joy of storytelling.” #RorySparkes

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Interview: Hugh Bonneville

The Downton Abbey and Paddington star on coming to Barnes for the London Children’s Literature Festival – and how his childhood helped shape his own book…

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Turo. Great concept. Terrible tech and support. Or does their AI just have it in for me?

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Security. Just a walk in the park. #TheAgency S2 is streaming now on Paramount+

Promo photo for The Agency series 2. Hugh Bonneville as Richardson and David Harewood as Dalaga meeting on a park bench. Both are wearing suits and ties.

Promo photo for The Agency series 2. Hugh Bonneville as Richardson and David Harewood as Dalaga meeting at a park bench. Hugh is standing behind the bench with his hands in his pockets, and David is sitting holding an umbrella. Both are wearing suits and ties.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sherlock sinks his teeth into the mystery, as the supposed vampire is brought into the light… 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Nattering to @jameshoggwriter.bsky.social about comedy... Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=THrz...

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#TheAgency S2 starts Sunday 21 June on Paramount+

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Holmes and Watson are summoned to Sussex to investigate a case of marital discord… in which the South American wife is suspected of being a vampire. 🎧 New episode of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories available now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Really looking forward to taking part in this wonderful event with Brass For Africa, Patrick Dow, Gabriel Prokofiev, and the London Musici Chamber Orchestra. 📅 Tuesday 15 Sept, 7.30pm 📍 @cadoganhall.bsky.social, London 🎟️ cadoganhall.com/whats-on/gal... #PeterAndTheWolf #AnEveningOfMusicalStories

Poster promoting the gala concert. Images show Hugh Bonneville, baritone Patrick Dow, three Brass for Africa musicians with instruments, and a wolf. Text reads: An Evening of Musical Stories. Celebrating 90 years of Peter and the Wolf with Hugh Bonneville. Tuesday 15th September, 7.30pm, Cadogan Hall.

Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Holmes and Watson stage an ingenious stakeout, laying a trap for Moriarty’s right-hand man… 🎧 New episode out now: www.noiser.com/sherlock-hol...

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