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Penelope Wilton (born as Penelope Alice Wilton on 3rd June 1946; Scarborough, England) is the actress who plays Isobel Grey on Downton Abbey. She is best known for her role as Ann Bryce in the hit comedy TV series Ever Decreasing Circles (1984-1989), featuring Downton Abbey co-star Peter Egan.
Wilton is known for starring opposite Richard Briers in the BBC sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989); playing Homily in The Borrowers (1992) and The Return of the Borrowers (1993); and for her role as the widowed Isobel Crawley in the ITV drama Downton Abbey (2010–2015).
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British Icon of the Week: Dame Penelope Wilton, the Classy Star of 'Downton Abbey' and 'After Life' By Nick Levine | January 11, 2022. Dame Penelope Wilton returns Friday (January 14) in the third and final season of Ricky Gervais' bittersweet Netflix sitcom After Life.
Apr 26, 2024 · Ever Decreasing Circles, Downton Abbey and After Life star Penelope Wilton joins Lorraine in the studio to talk about her new film with Jim Broadbent.
Downton Abbey (TV Series 2010–2015) Penelope Wilton as Isobel Crawley.
Violet Crawley : Oh, here we go. Cora Crawley : Isn't that what the monarchy's for? To brighten the lives of the nation with stateliness and glamor. Isobel Merton : To quote Tennyson, "Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood."
Sep 19, 2014 · On meeting Penelope Wilton, it’s hard to decide what is most beguiling: the eyes – bright, watchful, suggesting depths of soulfulness – or that caramel-smooth voice with its unmistakable hint...
