living in the titular, fictional estate in the aftermath of World War I and beyond.
Offscreen, however, actor Phyllis Logan is worlds away from the buttoned-up housekeeper.
But she still holds Hughes close to her heart.
However, he also popped up in “Downton” during Seasons 2 and 3.
The happy couple shares a son, David, and lives in Chiswick, England.
However, according to actor Phyllis Logan, the dedicated head-of-house would be just fine.
She likes the hustle and bustle of being in the house and the kitchens and organizing."
“She’d be taking them ‘round to the needy.”
Logan is also glad that the show brings respite to those struggling to contend with the pandemic.
“They are mad for it!
But it’s pointless me rocking up to LA now and saying ‘OK I am here!'”
She refused to disclose any plot points, however.
Despite her success, Logan remains impressively grounded.
“I am ‘Phyllis who goes to the butchers,'” she said.
“People in my area in London know me mainly as I have lived there 25 years.
Maybe Mrs. Hughes and that’s fine by me!”
