She has also starred in various stage productions over the past five years. Hamish appeared in all seven series as relatively hapless Duncan, which is probably what he's still best known for since the show ended. Julian appeared throughout the show's run as the head of the nearby Kilwillie House tee hee.
Already a renowned actor, writer and director, he easily had his biggest success in the years after MOTG. In , he launched his new ITV drama Downton Abbey , which went on to become an international success story, and winner of awards all over the place.
In , he was elevated to the peerage, being created Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, of West Stafford in the County of Dorset, and on the same day was introduced in the House of Lords, where he sits on the Conservative benches. Lloyd joined the cast in series 4 as Archie's forgotten half-brother, as Hector had a naughty affair back in the day. After Archie left in series 5, Paul was elevated as the new laird and lead character.
He has also continued to act on stage, including productions of The Bodyguard and The End of Longing. Martin joined the cast of the drama in series 5 as new Glenbogle staffer Ewan in one of his first TV roles, and stayed until the end.
He has continued to perform since the show ended, and even returned to Doctor Who for its 50th anniversary special in as the so-called 'National Gallery Curator'. Richard Briers: Very difficult to say. Question from Andy Mitchell: Is there any Scottish blood in your family or have you been made an honorary member of the MacDonald clan?
So I have some Scottish blood. We're not sure of the surname spellings! Question from Cheryl Hedley: What is your golf handicap after the three series I hear you liked to play in between filming! Richard Briers: Never played enough, no handicap, very large old rabbit. Comment from Jo Rutter: the chemistry between you and Susan Hampshire was wonderful, you will be a tough act to follow! Question from David Holdstock: : Hello, I would just like to say thank you for your performances.
May I ask how it felt to do that last episode? Richard Briers: A bit sad when I did the reaction to the dog bringing me the boat with the explosives. I just felt very sad and quite relieved that I got through. Question from Sarah6: What do you think about the writers making Archie say those things to Hector before it happened? Hector deserves all he got! Question from Michael Chilcott: Do you fish in your spare time? Richard Briers: No, absolutely hopeless at it!
Richard Briers: That is an impossible question. I just learned the lines and said them. I'm a little like him, irascible, old fashioned, not liking modern things, computers and not understanding what's going on now!! Richard Briers: Thank you for all your happy birthday messages! Question from Paul Watt: Were you allowed to add extra lines in your dialogue or did you have to go completely by the script? Richard Briers: I used to make minor alterations and often shorten lines that were rather literary to make them more naturalistic.
But my contribution was very small. Question from Michael Weeks: How do your Grandchildren feel at having a grandad on television? Question from Weird: Do the rest of your family enjoy Monarch of the Glen as much as you do? Richard Briers: They've been watching repeats of the Good Life but they don't understand that this young good-looking young man is now their white haired old man.
Richard Briers: Oh no, the pike was imaginary. Question from John South: Richard, do you enjoy single malt as much as Hector?
And you may or may not be pleased to hear that the actress has been quoted as saying Mackenzie is a great kisser! His first love is the theatre, however and he has appeared in Closer, numerous Shakespeare plays and The Bodyguard. Despite the numerous cast departures, one change in the line-up proved very satisfying — the introduction of former Doctor Who Tom Baker as Donald MacDonald.
The last ever episode was a bit of a fan-pleaser, with the majority of the cast pairing-up and posing for a group photo. Julian Fellowes, Susan Hampshire and Richard Briers as the ghost of Hector returned, but fans hoping for an appearance by Archie and Lexie were to be short-changed. Other titles featuring the estate include Outlander and the first and second seasons of The Crown where it acted as Balmoral Estate.
The show featured the double act of comediennes Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. English actor Tom Baker is renowned for his portrayal of the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who. The show has boasted many philosophical, mind-bending sci-fi episodes but it all started with a relatively simple yet equally compelling pilot, titled The National Anthem. Her character is a local school headteacher who shares a love-hate relationship with Archie and later goes on to have a career in national politics.
The actress went on to marry Simon Massey who had directed many an episode for the show.
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