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JULIAN FELLOWES’S FAVOURITE PAINTING: The creator of Downton Abbey chooses a romantic masterpiece.
ANIMAL MAGIC: Octavia Pollock talks to Daphne Neville about otter Rudi’s rolesin PR, film and children’s parties.
HEAVENLY HYDRANGEAS: Mark Griffiths extols the beauties of this beloved shrub and salutes its indefatigable champion.
PROPERTY: The finest houses on the market.
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE: Coffee shops have attracted raconteurs and rascals alike for centuries, reveals Stephen Wade.
A LAST HURRAH: Kate Green enjoys a starry bigscreen outing for Downton Abbey.
WHAT THE BUTLER SAW: Jim Carter talks to Jack Watkins about gardening, American fans and being Downton’s Mr Carson.
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: Emma Hughes falls for the rare, yet beguiling Glen of Imaal terrier.
BETTER THAN FICTION: John Goodall tells the story of Highclere Castle, Hampshire,from manor house to TV star.
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A flat for sale in the building where Agatha Christie lived, and it's both the most interesting and most affordable home for sale in Hampstead todayThe Isokon Lawn Road flats in Belsize Park are a Grade I-listed architectural icon with a fascinating history, and one of them is currently for sale. Toby Keel takes a look.
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Guinness, The Beatles and Beckham's first game for England? It can only be the Country Life Quiz of the Day, October 15, 2025Test your general knowledge in Wednesday's quiz.
