shakes Fellowes , meanwhile , has revealed he is to turn Trollope 's 1858 novel lady Thorne into a new three - part historical drama for ITV . Tale is one of his best works and is likely to attract an A - list cast . TV insiders say that Bonneville , who plays Lord Grantham in Downton and Lily , will be ideal as Thomas ##e 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 .