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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

One person‘s “dreadfully cold day” is another person‘s “perfect opportunity to read Agatha Christie and eat scones in front of the fire.” Life is what you make of it.

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone from the coolest place on earth - Antarctica!!! 🌲❄️🐧☃️ Wherever in the world you are celebrating, I wish you love, peace and joy! #Christmas #Antarctica

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I believe that the key to a happier life is to read more books, eat more scones, and use more Oxford commas.

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

elizabeth mcgovern, aaron costa ganis, michael bakkensen, & creative team members for “ava: the secret conversations” (2025) 📸: avagarderplay

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Frank Piddisi @fpiddisi.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

AVA The Secret Conversations This is a terrific play with brilliant dialogue and superb acting by Elizabeth McGovern of Downton Abbey fame. www.cbc.ca/arts/q/eliza...

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The Downton Abbey actor is in Canada with a new theatre production she wrote and stars in, Ava: The Secret Conversations. She sits down with Q’s Tom Power to talk about it.

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We've just launched the Creative Kiwi Collective - a new community for NZ creatives living and working in the UK. If you're a Kiwi working in film, TV, music, writing, design, performing arts, or anything creative, we'd love to have you in the mix. 📩 Sign up: creativekiwicollective.uk

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

elizabeth mcgovern & aaron costa ganis interviewed for “global news” (november 2025) 🎥: global entertainment

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It's wonderful to be back in Canada for the first time in 12 years! 🇨🇦

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

elizabeth mcgovern with jee-yun lee & aaron costa-ganis for “cp24 breakfast” (november 5, 2025) 📸: jee-yun lee

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

elizabeth mcgovern, behind the scenes fittings for “downton abbey: the grand finale” (2024) 📸: anna mary scott

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

3 continents A few islands 2 months And so begins round one.... #travelling

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Paused to enjoy the sunset earlier, whilst ruminating on all I have to be thankful for - including loved ones from four different countries visiting this week, and collaborating with amazing people on a number of exciting projects! #thankful

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

elizabeth mcgovern & hugh bonneville on the set of “downton abbey: the grand finale” (2024) 📸: rory mulvey/focus features

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Members of the @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social and Ealing Book Festival (EBF) teams convened today for a productive meeting to discuss collaborating and supporting each other across a range of book festival logistical components. #chiswickbookfestival #ealingbookfestival #westlondon #london #books

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Nothing like a Downton debrief over a BAFTA brunch. #windingdown

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

It has been a Super Saturday at the Chiswick Book Festival! Sold out events, great feedback & high energy! We have another fantastic line-up tomorrow. Join us for a Sizzling Sunday of events! www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets/ @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social #boxoffice #chiswick #books #festival

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CR Westbrook @cazzawrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

My two minutes of fame at the @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social Local Authors Showcase! Thanks for having me, and thanks to everyone who bought a copy of Troublemaker from the bookstand. We sold four copies doncha know. Count ‘em 😁 #booksky @vulpinepress.bsky.social

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A person‘s attractiveness increases by a minimum of 58% when they support their local bookstore, café, theatre, bakery, and library.

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

The 17th Chiswick Book Festival kicked off in style last night with the sold out Local Authors Showcase! With 64 events taking place over 6 days, there is something for everyone! www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets/ @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social #books #festival #chiswick

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We are looking forward to your event on Saturday at 12.30 @victoriandetective.bsky.social This will be a fascinating conversation - you can book tickets here bit.ly/4mTbRy0

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

For all its convenience, Amazon simply doesn’t hold a candle to a quaint independent bookstore on a rainy day.

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

It was beautiful to see last night's Blood Moon lunar eclipse! #LunarEclipse2025

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

elizabeth mcgovern & dame penelope wilton in “downton abbey: the grand finale” (releasing september 2025) 📸: rory mulvey/focus features

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

As a community Festival, we keep ticket prices as low as we can. But costs can mount up. This weekend we're holding a ‘Flash Sale’ offering 50% discount on selected events. Sale runs through 8PM tomorrow, Sun 07 Sep. Find the Selected Events @ chiswickbookfestival.net Use disc code CBFSale2025

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Read our latest newsletter here bit.ly/3V0rnMr Get your half-price tickets while they last. Sale ends tomorrow, Sunday 7th of September, 8PM

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Rain and reading go together like grilled cheese and tomato soup.

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

It was an honour and a pleasure attending the World Premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. To witness such an impactful cinematic ending in the company of the Downton community was wholesome. Dress: Adrianna Papell Make-up: Sara Sorrenti Hair & nails: Blo Bar #DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinale

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Elizabeth McGovern showed incredible versatile range in her performance as Cora, Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. She commands respect on screen with humble prestige! #DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinalePremiere #ElizabethMcGovern #coracrawley #film

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

It was so lovely to see this extraordinary floral tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith at the World Premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. The craftmanship, design and arrangements are a feast for the senses! #DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinalePremiere #DameMaggieSmith #FleursdeVilles

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

elizabeth mcgovern & hugh bonneville for “women’s weekly” (september 2025) 📸: zoe mcconnell full interview here: www.womensweekly.com.au/news/hugh-bo...

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

elizabeth mcgovern for “bookstore blitz” (august 2025) 🎥: simon & schuster

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The time has come to say goodbye. The World Premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE is underway in London! #DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinale #London #LeicesterSquare

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

It's the final two weeks of Ava: The Secret Conversations at the New York City Center before the production heads to Chicago. Don't miss seeing this mesmerizing play starring Elizabeth McGovern and Aaron Costa Ganis! Limited tickets remaining. avagardnerplay.com #theater #NewYork #ElizabethMcGovern

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Jonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The Traitors Circle, coming on 11 September. Pre-order now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

elizabeth mcgovern for “the new york times” (published august 2025) 📸: kristina dittmar

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Lovely day out in Bath yesterday! Went to the Little Theatre (which is actually a cinema with cool retro vibes), a concert with a trio in St. Michaels Church, and a BBQ at the Cricket Club. #livelikealocal

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Joe Sargent @joesargent87.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Final two shows (tonight @ 7.30pm and tomorrow @ 6pm) of Shaw Vs. Chekhov at @theatreattabard.bsky.social for @shaw2020.bsky.social Audiences have been fantastic and we’ve had some brilliant reviews. Don’t miss your last chance(s) to see it! #theatre #london #Chiswick #Bernardshaw #Chekhov

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Hugh Bonneville @hughbon.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

With genius writer/director John Morton, who created #TwentyTwelve and #W1A… and my luminous co-star, Chelsey (The Captain) Crisp. We’ve just wrapped #TwentyTwentySix, a show about a big football sorry soccer tournament that’s apparently taking place next year, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA…

Photo of John Morton, Chelsey Crisp and Hugh Bonneville standing with their arms around each other.

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Pride without prejudice x

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

elizabeth mcgovern with gretchen peters recording an episode of the “talkhouse” podcast (october 2018) 📸: talkhouse listen here: m.soundcloud.com/thetalkhouse...

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A Lady in London @aladyinlondon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

You're going to want to take this vintage train ride from London: urls.grow.me/bUgrDPA17b 😍

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Jonathan Freedland @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Much looking forward to this. If you're in London that day, do come along...

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Delighted journalist & author @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social whose latest book, The Traitors Circle (published Thurs 11 Sep), will be at our Festival Sat 13 Sep at the Chiswick Cinema. He talks to Julian Worricker about the remarkable true story of betrayal and courage. Tickets: bit.ly/45eqkyh

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

elizabeth mcgovern with kelly ripa and mark consuelos on “live with kelly & mark” (july 2025) 📸: avagardnerplay

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Our family is in Leicestershire, having celebrated our cousin Jen Adriana's marriage to Derek Jones on Saturday. It was a gorgeous day! 💝🥂

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. @emcgoverns.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

elizabeth mcgovern, promo for “ava: the secret conversations” (july 2025) 🎥: avagardnerplay watch here: www.instagram.com/reel/DMiInek...

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Shelley 🇳🇿🇬🇧🇺🇦 @shelleyhass.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Centre Court, Wimbledon family blooper photo! Took my parents for a tour of Wimbledon yesterday and this somehow happened! 🤣 #familytime

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