Julian Fellowes’ period drama has captivated audiences around the world for a decade and a half, with its sharply drawn characters and thoughtful depictions of life in early 20th century England. But there are perhaps no bigger fans of the show than Heather and Tim McMillan, the subjects of our latest episode of Movie People.
Tim and Heather met in college at Texas A&M, where both were in the marching band together, and much like Mary and Matthew Crawley, they did not get along at first. It was their mutual love for Downton Abbey , which they say they’ve watched start-to-finish six times, that first sparked a connection, and when they eventually married, they incorporated elements of the show not only into their wedding, but also their honeymoon.
As Downtown Abbey celebrates its 15