Robert Crawley
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Oct 22, 2026
Tony SandbachHOST
Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville surprised children at a literature festival over the weekend.
Tony SandbachHOST
The 62-year-old actor, best known for playing Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, was a guest at Beresford and Edmonds Literary Festival at the Hunter Arts Club in St Andrew Street.
Tony SandbachHOST
He was celebrating the launch of his latest children's book, Rory Sparks and the Spy Who Loved Tea, which launched last week.
Tony SandbachHOST
Kate Sawyer, artistic director for the festival, said Mr Bonneville's appearance was a last-minute addition to an already packed schedule.
Fiona CarnarvonHOST
So I thought what would be fun would be to highlight some of the wonderful speakers and their thoughts about books and reading and writing.
Fiona CarnarvonHOST
So firstly, of course, everybody, you all know Hugh Bonneville, Lord Grantham, but actually, apart from his autobiography being his first book, he's now written a wonderful series of children's books.
Fiona CarnarvonHOST
called Rory Sparks and The Spy Who Loved Tea.
Fiona CarnarvonHOST
It's so entertaining and I really recommend it.
Joe RickeHOST
about Hugh, like what some people may not, the name may not mean anything.
David BatesHOST
He's Lord Grantham from Downton Abbey.
David BatesHOST
He's also been in about a bajillion films.
David BatesHOST
He's got a very large portfolio of work.