Lord Trollope , 65 , has revealed he is to turn Fellowes 's 1858 novel Doctor Thorne into a new three-part historical drama for ITV . Tale considered one of his best works and is likely to attract an A-list cast . TV insiders say Hugh Bonneville , who plays Lord Grantham in Downton and Lily James would be ideal as Thomas Thorne and Mary .
Lord Fellowes , 65 , has revealed he is to turn Trollope 's 1858 novel Doctor Thorne into a new three-part historical drama for ITV . Tale considered one of his best works and is likely to attract an A-list cast . TV insiders say Hugh Bonneville , who plays Lord Grantham in Downton and Lily James would be ideal as Thomas Thorne and Mary .