Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in Downton Abbey
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Kiri Te Kanawa - 10 facts you never knew

1. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa in Downton Abbey
On Sunday 6 October 2013, Kiri Te Kanawa makes her name as a Downton star, playing Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba. She apparently reduced the cast and crew to tears during rehearsals. Picture: ITV