The Thomas Howes Handbook - Everything you need to know about Thomas Howes

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Thomas Howes (born 1986) is an English actor. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is best known for having played the role of William, the second footman in ITV's Downton Abbey, and played the role of Manchester United's player Mark Jones in the 2011 TV film of the Munich air disaster, United. He also has performed on the stage in the roles of Dickie in The Winslow Boy (The Theatre Royal, Bath) and Scripps in The History Boys (The UK tour of the National Theatre), and on radio in the role of Joseph Prado in Tulips in Winter. He also played the role of Little Ralf in the BBC's ChuckleVision series The Mystery of Little-Under-Standing. He played Sir Winston Churchill in an episode of the sixth season of the Canadian TV show Murdoch Mysteries.

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• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 04 mars 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781486476244
• Langue: English
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Thomas Howes Downton Abbey FARC Keith Stansell Marc Gonsalves Northrop Grumman Operation Jaque Out of Captivity Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Thomas Howes (actor)

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Thomas Randolph "Tom" Howesis an American Northrop Grumman employee who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and was held hostage from February 13, [1] 2003 to July 2, 2008. He was rescued in Operation Jaque, along with the two other American contractors, Ingrid Betancourt, and eleven [2] Colombian security personnel. On March 12, 2009, Howes, Keith Stansell and Marc Gonsalves were each awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom.

He was rescued by the Colombian national government on July 2, 2008 in a dramatic ruse.

Howes (second from right) on July 4, 2008

Mission in Colombia Thomas Howes was part of a team of a dozen or so pilots and technicians overseen by the U.S. Southern Command. Their operation was dubbed Southcom Reconnaissance System, and Northrop Grumman held the $8.6 million contract for the work. As the program became increasingly successful, several former pilots and others familiar with the program said civilian managers pushed flight crews farther over the jungles, often at night and sometimes 300 miles from their base. Their mission expanded, too, from locating targets in the illegal drug trade chosen by the American Embassy to keeping a look out for leftist guerrillas, including those of FARC. By 2002, pilots began to worry about what they perceived to be the lack of power and speed of their planes - the single-engine Cessna Caravan - for a country as big and mountainous as Colombia. Two pilots, Paul C. Hooper and Douglas C. Cockes, wrote letters in November and December 2002 to Northrop Grumman warning that flying single-engine planes was a recipe for disaster. The letters suggested that the Cessnas be replaced with twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 300s. The planes were not replaced, and the two pilots resigned. After the two crashes, which temporarily halted the program, Northrop Grumman resumed the operation under a different name, the Colombia Surveillance System, using twin-engine planes. After the first crash, the program was transferred to a newly created company, CIAO Inc..[3]

Abduction Thomas Howes, Marc Gonsalves, and Keith Stansell were on a drug surveillance mission in Colombia's cocaine-producing southern jungle when their single engine Cessna plane crashed on February 13, 2003 on the territory controlled by FARC. The American pilot, Tom Janis, and a Colombian military intelligence officer were led out by FARC gunmen and shot. The three surviving Americans, (Gonslaves, Stansell and Howes) were forced to march with the guerrillas, deeper and deeper into the jungle. After this, the three Americans' exact location was lost by US intelligence. Three different Americans associated with Northrop Grumman made an attempt to find the hostages by air but were all killed when their plane hit a tree. Then Colombian journalist Jorge Botero was allowed to contact them and record a tape to prove that they were alive and well–and ready to be traded for imprisoned members of the FARC being held by the Colombian government.

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Publications Out of Captivityis a book authored by Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, and Thomas Howes with the assistance of author Gary Brozek about their time spent as hostages of FARC guerrillas.

References [1] "Ex-captive: U.S. hostages could die in rescue" (http:/ /www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-05-19-pinchao_N.htm).USA Today. 2007-05-19. . [2] http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,375481,00.html

External links  http://www.marc-gonsalves.com/  The Forgotten Hostages (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/10/06/60II/main576739.shtml) on CBS 60 Minutes II  Held Hostage in Colombia (http://www.heldhostageincolombia.com) documentary film  (http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/02/colombia.us.hostages/index.html)

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Downton Abbey

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Downton AbbeyGenrePeriod dramaCreated byJulian FellowesWritten by Julian Fellowes Shelagh StephensonTina PeplerDirected byBrian Percival Ben Bolt Brian Kelly (director)Brian KellyAndy GoddardJames Strong (director)James Strong Ashley Pearce StarringHugh BonnevilleJessica Brown FindlayLaura CarmichaelJim Carter (actor)Jim CarterBrendan CoyleMichelle DockeryKevin Doyle (actor)Kevin DoyleSiobhan FinneranJoanne FroggattThomas Howes (actor)Thomas HowesRob James-CollierAllen LeechRose LesliePhyllis LoganElizabeth McGovernSophie McSheraMatt MilneLesley Nicol (actress)Lesley NicolAmy NuttallMaggie SmithEd SpeleersDan StevensPenelope WiltonOpening theme "Did I Make the Most of Loving You?"Composer(s)John LunnCountry of origin United KingdomLanguage(s) EnglishNo. of series 3No. of episodes 25 (List of Downton Abbey episodesList of episodes)ProductionExecutive producer(s) Julian Fellowes Gareth NeameRebecca EatonProducer(s) Liz Trubridge (series producer) Nigel Marchant Editor(s) John Wilson Steve Singleton Mike Jones Cinematography David Katznelson (series 1)Gavin Struthers (series 2)Running time 48a68 minutes per episode(excluding commercial breaks)Production company(s)Carnival FilmsBroadcastOriginal channelITV (TV network)ITVPicture format1080i (High-definition televisionHDTV)Original run 26bSeptemberb2010 a presentExternal links WebsiteDownton Abbey is a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and WGBH-TVMasterpiece. "Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)". Emmys.com. . Retrieved 2012-10-28. It first aired on ITV (TV network)ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010 and on PBS in the United States on 9 January 2011 as part of the Masterpiece (TV series)Masterpiece Classic anthology.The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire English country housecountry estate of Downton Abbey, depicts the lives of the Aristocracy (class)aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era c with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. Such events depicted throughout the series include news of the sinking of the Titanicsinking of the RMS Titanic in the first series; the outbreak of World War I, the 1918 flu pandemicSpanish influenza pandemic, and the Marconi scandal in the second series; and the Interwar period and the formation of the Irish War of IndependenceIrish Free State in the third series. Downton Abbey has received critical acclaim from television critics and won numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries. It was recognised by Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed English-language television series of 2011, and became the first international television series to receive the largest number of nominations in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, with twenty-seven in total.McCormack, Kirsty (20 July 2012). "Back for more! Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery lead the way as Downton Abbey gets SIXTEEN nominations for this year's Emmys". Daily Mail (London). . Retrieved 19 January 2013. It was the most watched television series on both ITV and PBS, and subsequently became the most successful British costume drama series since the 1981 television serial of Brideshead Revisited (TV serial)Brideshead Revisited. "Downton Abbey: How Hollywood is snapping up our bright TV drama stars". The Daily Mirror. 7 November 2010. . Retrieved 21 September 2011. By the third series, it had become one of the most widely watched television shows in the world. The New York Times. "A Bit of Britain Where the Sun Never Sets: 'Downton Abbey' Reaches Around the World". 3 January 2013Overview The series is set in the fictional Downton Abbey, a Yorkshire English country housecountry house, the seat of the Earl and Countess of Grantham, and follows the lives of the Aristocracy (class)aristocratic Crawley family and their servants during the reign of King

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George V. The first series spanned the two years before the World War IGreat War beginning with news of the sinking of the Titanicsinking of the Titanic in 1912, which set the story in motion. The second series covered the years 1916 to 1919, and the 2011 Christmas Special covered the 1919 Christmas period, ending in early 1920. The third series picks up soon thereafter, covering 1920 through the autumn of 1921. LocationsHighclere Castle, used for interior and exterior filming of Downton AbbeyHighclere Castle in Hampshire was used for exterior shots of Downton Abbey and most of the interior filming. "Downton opens for charity". ITV (TV network)ITV. 21 August 2012. . Retrieved 6 October 2012. The kitchen and servants' quarters and working areas and several "upstairs" bedrooms were constructed and filmed at Ealing Studios.David Gritten "Downton Abbey: behind the scenes", Daily Telegraph, 20 September 2010The village of Bampton, OxfordshireBampton in Oxfordshire was used to film outdoor scenes, most notably St Mary's Church and the library, which served as the entrance to the cottage hospital.Ffrench, Andrew (23 April 2010). "Village is the star of the show". Oxford Mail. . Retrieved 6 October 2011. First World War trench warfare in France was filmed in rural Suffolk near the village of Akenham specially designed for period war scenes.Fellowes, Jessica (15 September 2011). "Downton Abbey: The cast and crew reveal the secrets of filming Downton". London: Daily Mail. .Hollingshead, Iain (24 August 2011). "Trench war comes to Downton Abbey". London: Daily Telegraph. .Many historical locations and aristocratic mansions were used to film various scenes. The fictional Haxby Park, the estate Sir Richard Carlisle intends to buy in Series 2, is part of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. "November News". Waddesdon News. . Retrieved 2013-01-09. Inveraray Castle doubled as "Duneagle Castle" in the 2012 Christmas special. Greys Court in Oxfordshire was used as the family's secondary property, into which they proposed moving and calling 'Downton Place' due to financial difficulties in the third series. Also in the third series, Bates' prison scenes were filmed at Lincoln Castle in Lincolnshire. Also in the third series, parts of the servant's homes were filmed on Matthew Millett's Grandma's farm. The Downton Abbey of the title and setting, though fictional, is described as lying in the historical County of Yorkshire. The towns of Easingwold, Kirkby Malzeard, Kirkbymoorside, Malton, North YorkshireMalton, Middlesbrough, Ripon, Richmond, North YorkshireRichmond, and Thirsk, each mentioned by characters in the series, lie in present-day North Yorkshire, as does the city of York, while Leeds - similarly mentioned - lies in West Yorkshire. CastMain castThe Crawley family Actor Character Relation Appearances Hugh Bonneville Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham Lord Grantham, head of the Crawley family Series 1 onwards Elizabeth McGovern Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham Lady Grantham, Lord Grantham's American heiress wife Series 1 onwards Michelle Dockery Lady Mary Crawley Eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham; widow of Matthew Crawley Series 1 onwards Laura Carmichael Lady Edith Crawley Middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham Series 1 onwards Jessica Brown Findlay Lady Sybil Branson (nde Crawley) Youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham; late wife of Tom Branson Series 1aSeries 3 Maggie Smith Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham Lord Grantham's mother Series 1 onwards Allen Leech Tom Branson Widower of Lady Sybil; agent of the estate and former chauffeur Series 1 onwards Dan Stevens Matthew Crawley Heir presumptive (third cousin once removed) of Lord Grantham; former lawyer, latterly co-owner of the estate; late husband of Lady Mary Series 1a2012 Christmas Special Penelope Wilton Isobel Crawley Matthew's mother; widow and former nurse Series 1 onwards Lily James Lady Rose MacClare Cousin and ward of the Granthams; daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Flintshire Series 3 onwards Staff Actor Character Position Appearances Jim Carter (actor)Jim Carter Charles "Charlie" Carson Butler Series 1 onwards Phyllis Logan Elsie Hughes Housekeeper (servant)Housekeeper Series 1 onwards Brendan Coyle John Bates Lord Grantham's valet; husband of Anna, widower of Vera Series 1 onwards Siobhan Finneran Sarah O'Brien Lady Grantham's lady's maid Series 1 onwards Rob James-Collier Thomas Barrow Footman, later Lord Grantham's valet, then underbutler Series 1 onwards Joanne Froggatt Anna Bates (nde Smith) HousemaidHead housemaid, later lady's maid; wife to John Bates Series 1 onwards Lesley Nicol (actress)Lesley Nicol Beryl Patmore Cook (servant)Cook Series 1 onwards Sophie McShera Daisy Mason (nde Robinson) Kitchen maid (great house)Kitchen maid, later assistant cook; widow of William Mason Series 1 onwards Thomas Howes (actor)Thomas Howes William Mason Footman; late husband of Daisy Series 1aSeries 2 Rose Leslie Gwen Dawson Housemaid Series 1 Amy Nuttall Ethel Parks Housemaid, later Mrs Crawley's Housekeeper Series 2aSeries 3 Kevin Doyle

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(actor)Kevin Doyle Joseph Molesley Mr Crawley's butler and valet Series 3 onwardsRecurring Series 1aSeries 2Matt Milne Alfred Nugent Footman Series 3 onwards Edward Speleers James "Jimmy" Kent Footman Series 3 onwards Recurring and guest cast Actor Character Position Appears in... Samantha Bond Lady Rosamund Painswick (nde Crawley) Sister of the Earl Series 1 onwards Jonathan Coy George Murray Lord Grantham's lawyer Series 1, Christmas Special 2011, Series 3 David Robb Dr Richard Clarkson Medical doctor Series 1 onwards Fergus O'Donnell John Drake Farmer on the Grantham estate Series 1, Series 2 Christine Lohr Mrs Bird Mrs Crawley's cook Series 1aSeries 3 Lionel Guyett Mr Taylor Chauffeur Series 1 Andrew Westfield Mr Lynch Groom (horses)Groom Series 1 Cathy Sara Mrs Drake Wife of Mr Drake Series 1, Series 2 Brendan PatricksThe HonourableThe Hon Evelyn Napier Suitor of Lady Mary Series 1 Theo James Kemal Pamuk Ottoman EmpireOttoman (Turkish) Embassy attachd Series 1 Charlie Cox The Duke of Crowborough Suitor of Lady Mary; lover of Mr Barrow Series 1 Nicky Henson Mr Charles Grigg Former colleague of Carson Series 1 Bill Fellows Joe Burns Mrs Hughes' former suitor Series 1 Robert Bathurst Sir Anthony Strallan Family friend and former suitor of Lady Edith Series 1, Christmas Special 2011aSeries 3 Cal Macaninch Henry Lang Lord Grantham's valet Series 2 Sharon Small Marigold Shore Lady Rosamund's maid Christmas Special 2011 Clare Calbraith Jane Moorsum Housemaid Series 2 Zoe Boyle Lavinia Catherine Swire Late fiancde of Mr Crawley Series 2 Iain Glen Sir Richard Carlisle Publisher and Lady Mary's former suitor Series 2aChristmas Special 1 Maria Doyle Kennedy Vera Bates Late wife of Mr Bates Series 2 Lachlan NieboerLieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)Lt Edward Courtenay Wounded officer Series 2 Daniel Pirrie Major (United Kingdom)Maj Charles Bryant Wounded officer; father of Ethel's child Series 2 Trevor White (actor)Trevor White Maj Patrick Gordon Wounded officer who claims to be Patrick Crawley, who was believed dead and would be heir presumptive if not Series 2 Paul Copley Mr Mason William's father Christmas Special 2011aSeries 3 Kevin McNally Mr Bryant Maj Bryant's father Series 2, Series 3 Christine Mackie Mrs Bryant Maj Bryant's mother Series 2, Series 3 Nigel Havers Lord Hepworth Suitor of Lady Rosamund Christmas Special 2011 Cara Theobold Ivy Stuart Kitchen maid Series 3 onwards Shirley MacLaine Martha Levinson American mother of Lady Grantham Series 3 Tim Pigott-Smith Sir Philip Tapsell London obstetrician and gynaecologist Series 3 Ruairi Conaghan Kieran Branson Tom's brother Series 3 Charles Edwards (English actor)Charles Edwards Michael Gregson Newspaper editor Series 3 onwards Lucille Sharp Reed Mrs Levinson's maid Series 3 Michael CulkinCosmo Gordon LangArchbishop of York Series 3 MyAnna Buring Edna Braithwaite Maid Christmas Special 2012 Peter Egan Hugh "Shrimpie" MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire Lord Flintshire, Rose's father Christmas Special 2012 Phoebe Nicholls Susan MacClare, Marchioness of Flintshire Lady Flinshire, Rose's mother and the Dowager Countess' niece Christmas Special 2012 John Henshaw Tufton Grocer and Mrs Patmore's former suitor Christmas Special 2012 ProductionGareth Neame of Carnival Films conceived the idea of an Edwardian eraEdwardian-era TV drama set in a country house and approached Fellowes, who had won an Academy Award for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for Gosford Park. Although Fellowes was reluctant to work on another project resembling Gosford, within a few weeks he returned to Neame with an outline of the first series. Fellowes writes the scripts, and his wife Emma is an informal story editor.Fellowes, Julian (December 2012). "The Most Happy Fellowes". Vanity Fair. . Retrieved 9 November 2012.EpisodesSeries one The first series was broadcast in the UK on 26 September 2010, and explored the lives of the Crawley family and their servants from the day after the Sinking of the RMS Titanicsinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912 to the outbreak of the First World War on 4 August 1914. Much of the focus is on the need for a male heir to the Grantham estate, and the troubled love life of Lady Mary as she attempts to find a suitable husband. The device that sets the drama in motion is the entail accompanying the (fictional) Earldom of Grantham (which endows both title and estate exclusively to Primogenitureheirs male) complicated by the dire financial state of the estate only saved when the earl a then the heir apparent a married an American heiress. On the marriage, her considerable fortune was contractually incorporated into the comital entail in perpetuity. The earl and countess, who had three daughters and no son, arranged for their eldest daughter to marry her cousin, son of the then-heir presumptive. The demise of both heirs in the sinking of the Titanic destroyed the plans and brought into play a distant male cousin, a solicitor from Manchester as heir presumptive to the countess's fortune.Series two The second series premiered in the UK on 18 September 2011, and

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