Hugh Bonneville is to entrance a brand new railway documentary for Channel 4.
Titled Nice British Practice Journeys From Above, the upcoming programme will see the Downton Abbey actor, 61, narrate the historical past of Britain’s iconic steam practice journeys to have a good time this yr’s Rail 200 anniversary.
In an announcement, Hugh stated: “Narrating Nice British Practice Journeys From Above has been an ideal pleasure, having the ability to provide a contemporary perspective on the outstanding historical past that formed this nation, and to take pleasure in our nation’s wonderful landscapes.
“This collection is a front-row seat to the magic of steam journey, from a number of hundred toes within the air.”
The four-episode documentary will take viewers throughout the nation utilizing drones to showcase Britain’s completely different railways, together with The Jacobite Railway in Scotland – higher referred to as the true Hogwarts Categorical from the Harry Potter franchise – and The Ffestiniog Railway in Snowdonia.
Collection Producer and Director Matt Cottingham stated: “The joys of this venture was directing in actual time, tackling brief and unpredictable filming home windows to seize the steam locomotives thundering by way of these landscapes.
“Working with a few of the greatest drone pilots within the trade, and pushing the boundaries of aerial expertise, we got down to choreograph a contemporary visible strategy to telling historic narratives and immersing the viewers within the romance of a steam practice journey.”
In the meantime, Hugh has additionally not too long ago been solid within the second collection of The Gents.
The Paddington star is reportedly set to characteristic within the follow-on season of Man Ritchie’s Netflix drama as a crooked character, and has been noticed filming for the programme.
An insider informed The Solar newspaper’s Weird column: “It was fairly apparent that Hugh’s new character performs a pivotal position within the story that runs by way of the drama’s second outing.
“Although it is a bit of a shock to see somebody in a gangster thriller who’s used to taking part in healthful figures in reveals like Downton Abbey and the Paddington films.
“Nevertheless it’s truthful to say along with his large head of gray hair and thick black glasses they’ve given him a really distinctive new look.”
Theo James, Ray Winstone and Kaya Scodelario are all returning for the brand new collection and numerous new solid additions are anticipated.
