Julian Ovenden Reflects On His Role In Downton Abbey - Exclusive
PBS By Cynthia Vinney/June 21, 2022 2:33 pm EST
The historical drama “Downton Abbey” made a splash when it debuted in 2010, winning awards and accolades, critical acclaim, and legions of devoted fans. Detailing the story of the upper-class Crawley family and their servants, the show follows a sprawling set of characters as they live through war, scandal, personal heartbreak, and the evolution of social norms in the early twentieth century. This included the frequent loves and losses of Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), the eldest Crawley daughter, who over the course of the show proved she was not the spoiled aristocrat many expected her to be. One of the characters who initially underestimates Mary is the dashing Charles Blake, who appears in Seasons 4 and 5 of the series and is played by accomplished singer and actor Julian Ovenden.
Mary and Blake initially can’t stand one another, but the pair start to respect each other when, in a memorable scene, Mary jumps in to help after Blake realizes the pigs the Crawleys have just purchased are suffering from dehydration. While Blake eventually falls for Mary and makes his interest known, he ultimately doesn’t get the girl. Nonetheless, Ovenden makes a noteworthy impression in the episodes he appears in. In a conversation with The List, Ovenden reminisced about his time on “Downton Abbey.”
Julian Ovenden Reflects On His Role In Downton Abbey - Exclusive
PBS
By Cynthia Vinney/June 21, 2022 2:33 pm EST
The historical drama “Downton Abbey” made a splash when it debuted in 2010, winning awards and accolades, critical acclaim, and legions of devoted fans. Detailing the story of the upper-class Crawley family and their servants, the show follows a sprawling set of characters as they live through war, scandal, personal heartbreak, and the evolution of social norms in the early twentieth century. This included the frequent loves and losses of Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), the eldest Crawley daughter, who over the course of the show proved she was not the spoiled aristocrat many expected her to be. One of the characters who initially underestimates Mary is the dashing Charles Blake, who appears in Seasons 4 and 5 of the series and is played by accomplished singer and actor Julian Ovenden.
Mary and Blake initially can’t stand one another, but the pair start to respect each other when, in a memorable scene, Mary jumps in to help after Blake realizes the pigs the Crawleys have just purchased are suffering from dehydration. While Blake eventually falls for Mary and makes his interest known, he ultimately doesn’t get the girl. Nonetheless, Ovenden makes a noteworthy impression in the episodes he appears in. In a conversation with The List, Ovenden reminisced about his time on “Downton Abbey.”
Mary and Blake initially can’t stand one another, but the pair start to respect each other when, in a memorable scene, Mary jumps in to help after Blake realizes the pigs the Crawleys have just purchased are suffering from dehydration. While Blake eventually falls for Mary and makes his interest known, he ultimately doesn’t get the girl. Nonetheless, Ovenden makes a noteworthy impression in the episodes he appears in. In a conversation with The List, Ovenden reminisced about his time on “Downton Abbey.”
Ovenden knew he was ‘in good hands’ with Downton Abbey
Of course, by the time Ovenden joined the cast of “Downton Abbey,” it was a longtime hit, which ensured he had faith in the character and story arc that were written for him.
You can catch Julian Ovenden in “The Lost Girls,” currently playing in theaters and on demand.
