Meanwhile Celebrity Chef Gordon, 49, didn't fare much better despite trying to win over the judges by feeding them Christmas pudding. A shocked Robert asked the Kitchen Nightmares star: "Where on Earth did you learn such language?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryo7fqdmcGQ. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Just as the judges are about to give up in their search for a Santa, Carson the butler make a dramatic entrance to Bonnie Tyler’s Hero. George Clooney Downton Abbey comedy sketch, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryo7fqdmcGQ. Sign In; Don't have an account? Add new page. Earlier in the sketch he had told the faithful servant that he had seen "jollier funeral directors". alerts and find out about everything before anyone else. Enjoy. Pinterest. This year Text Santa is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children. George Clooney Matthew Crawley Gentlemans Club Sketch Video Christmas Skits Christmas 2014 British Period Dramas Downton Abbey Cast Downton Abbey Thomas. It was at that point the cook popped up and let out her own sweary rant. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. When he found out he hadn't got the part, he let out a foul-mouthed tirade. By Jim Shelley for MailOnline. Series. Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. It is hilarious. 743 Pages. Article by Country Living Magazine. Next up was soap star Michelle, 28, whose sexy rendition of Santa Baby had Lord Grantham smitten but left his daughter Edith unimpressed. "From families affected by crisis, to granting wishes to children fighting life-threatening conditions, to funding nurses so those with cancer get the care they need." Finally the three judges concede that the butler would be the best candidate to take on the role of Father Christmas. By registering to HELLO! Has anyone seen the videos of Downton Abbey's comedy sketch done as a charity fundraiser? Well done and damn funny! Downton Abbey Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. WATCH: Christine Bleakley flashes her Christmas puddings as jumper... Coronation Street fans go crazy as the cobbles goes Back To The... Sir Bruce Forsyth does a tap dancing routine to win the role, Downton Abbey holds open auditions for Santa Claus, Mr Carson eventually gets the part after winning over the judges, Chef Gordon Ramsay gave a foul-mouthed tirade, Mrs Patmore replied to the chef with bad language, Soap star Michelle Keegan auditions for the role, Jim Broadbent leaves after being insulted by the Earl, Alesha Dixon on Text Santa: It’s important to lend your time to causes that help others, Coronation Street's Sally Webster morphs into Annie Walker for Back to the Future sketch, Text Santa viewers call for Caroline Flack and Olly Murs to 'get off the TV for good'. Some critics say its better than the actual show and I'm not about to disagree! The sketch was part of ITV's huge annual charity drive Text Santa, which sees a whole host of celebrities wearing their favourite festive jumpers and doing funny videos to raise money in a three-hour television extravaganza. Oh and George Clooney looks rather dashing too. Oscar-winning actor Jim, 66, kicked off the auditions - and despite his talk of wanting to "reinvent" the role - he nearly got the part. Activate HELLO! Since it’s launch in 2011, Text Santa has given more the £21M to families here in the UK and in 20 other countries around the world. The cast of Downton Abbey star in the Text Santa appeal. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Register; Start a Wiki. The stars of Text Santa in their Christmas jumpers. More information... People also love these ideas. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Very funny and very sporting - it's basically one long self-deprecating parody of Downton's well-trodden narrative devices eg, telegrams of doom, Edith's crap love-life, Thomas lurking about behind the curtains etc. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, To which Gordon replied: "Mrs Patmore.". The 10-minute skit in aid of the annual telethon Text Santa saw Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton and other stars deliver a hilarious performance. Has anyone seen the videos of Downton Abbey's… Games Movies TV Video. Even Sir Bruce, 87, and his toe-tapping routine didn't manage to clinch the job after Isobel only gave him nine points, leading the former Strictly Come Dancing host to storm out. Downton Abbey. PS - it was commissioned for ITV's Christmas charity appeal "Text Santa", which supported 6 UK charities, so all in a good cause too. It also aims to raise awareness around the vital work provided by each charity that it supports. Among the individuals hoping to win the star role were Jim Broadbent, Gordon Ramsay, Warwick Davis and ex-Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan and Sir Bruce Forsyth. Five reasons why the new series showed Downton Abbey is still more of a comedy or a farce than a serious drama. Actor George Clooney makes a sketch appearance on "Downton Abbey." The short comedy sketch is in aid of the Text Santa appeal. However he ended up walking out of the room after Robert made references to his weight. Search. He was finally given the job after donning a full beard and Father Christmas costume and impressing the judges. The characters of Downton Abbey are getting in the festive mood. The judge's go in search of the perfect Father Christmas for the Abbey. The characters of Downton Abbey are getting in the festive mood. DOWNTON ABBEY fans were in for a treat tonight as the cast of the ITV period drama gave an unforgettable performance in a comedy sketch. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Even Julian Fellowes isn't immune from a gentle ribbing over his obsession with minor details over realistic plots. The series first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010, and in the United States on PBS, which supported production of the series as part of its Masterpiece Classic anthology, on 9 January 2011. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Downton Abbey Wiki. You can donate to Text Santa by texting word SANTA5 to 70760 or donate £10 by texting SANTA10 to 70760. Downton Abbey Wiki. Express. As the number of applicants dwindled, Lord Grantham finally allowed stoic butler Mr Carson to have a go.