Kim Kardashian West vying for Downton Abbey role

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Kim Kardashian West vying for Downton Abbey role

Kim Kardashian West wants to star in 'Downton Abbey'.

The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star is reportedly desperate to land a role in the ITV period drama, and resorted to seeking advice from Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith Crawley, on how best to secure a part.

According to The Sun newspaper, the 33-year-old beauty - who wed rapper Kanye West earlier this year - said: "I'm a big fan. I'd love to be on it if they asked. I love things like that."

The mother-of-one has previously had cameo TV roles in 'Beyond The Break' and 'Drop Dead Diva', and recently filmed scenes for the fourth season of hit CBS comedy '2 Broke Girls'.

However, the curvaceous star will be hoping the producers of 'Downton Abbey' don't remember her appearance in the spoof comedy 'Disaster Movie' which flopped on its release in 2008.

Last week, it was revealed Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney has secured a role in the award-winning TV show in a charity Christmas special.

But it is not known whether producers would be that keen on offering Kim a role.

'Downton Abbey' will return to UK screens this Sunday (21.09.14) at 9pm for a fifth series.