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[06/14/22 - 09:02 AM]
"Downton Abbey: A New Era" to Debut on Peacock June 24
The much-anticipated return of the beloved franchise reunites the original cast.

[02/27/20 - 02:23 AM]
"The English Game" - Written by "Downton Abbey" Creator Julian Fellowes - Coming March 20
The series charts the origins of football and how those involved reached across the class divide to establish the game as the world's most popular sport.

[09/17/19 - 06:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Announces "Peacock" as the Name of Its Streaming Service and Unveils Initial Content Lineup
Peacock rolls out in April of 2020 with over 15,000 hours of content and takes center stage at the end of July during the 2020 Summer Olympics.

[09/04/19 - 11:49 AM]
NBC's "Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event" Revisits Iconic Characters and Cast as Fans Head to Theaters This Fall for More Time with the Crawleys and Company
The film "Downton Abbey," which features the returning cast and a story highlighted by a visit from the King and Queen of England, opens in theaters September 20.

[01/31/18 - 12:17 PM]
"Downton Abbey" Mastermind Julian Fellowes Brings Highly Anticipated New Drama "The Gilded Age" to NBC
The long-in-the-works project was originally announced back in November of 2012.

[08/16/17 - 08:23 AM]
An All-New Season of "Victoria" Premieres January 14, 2018 on "Masterpiece" on PBS
More than 16.2 million viewers tuned in for "Victoria's" premiere season, making it the highest-rated drama on PBS in 20 years - second only to "Downton Abbey."

[03/08/16 - 08:56 AM]
PBS Stations Draw 9.6 Million Viewers to Bid Farewell to "Downton Abbey" on "Masterpiece"
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, March 6.

[01/30/16 - 07:08 PM]
Outstanding Film and Television Performances Honored at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
Actors(R) for television drama and comedy ensemble performances went this year to "Downton Abbey" and "Orange is the New Black."

[12/10/15 - 05:58 AM]
73rd Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards Nominees Announced
"American Crime," "Fargo," "Mr. Robot," "Outlander," "Transparent" and "Wolf Hall" lead all TV nods with three each.

[12/09/15 - 07:12 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
This year's event will be simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Saturday, January 30 at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT).

[10/19/15 - 10:24 AM]
PBS' Winter/Spring Season Features Endings, Beginnings and Awaited Returns
Highlights include the final season of "Downton Abbey," a "Sherlock" special, the return of "Grantchester" and the premiere of Civil War drama "Mercy Street."

[07/13/15 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 13
Updates include: Bravo gives "Vanderpump Rules" a fourth season; Michelle Dockery to lead "Good Behavior" for TNT; and Anna Camp, Genevieve Angelson to lead Amazon's "The Good Girls Revolt."

[06/04/15 - 06:58 AM]
PBS Primetime This Fall Shines With Exquisite New Drama, Exuberant Performances, Extraordinary Science and Stars Galore
The 9-part "Indian Summers" on "Masterpiece" premieres September 27 with Golden Globe Award-winning actress Julie Walters in the dramatic retelling of the twilight of British rule in India.

[03/26/15 - 08:31 AM]
Carnival Films and ITV Announce Season 6 to Be the Final "Downton Abbey"
"We wanted to close the doors of 'Downton Abbey' when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come together and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by its fans," said Gareth Neame.

[01/19/15 - 09:12 AM]
Top-Rated Masterpiece on PBS Continues to Add New Titles in 2015
"Arthur & George" and "Home Fires" are among the latest additions to the franchise.

[12/11/14 - 05:38 AM]
Golden Globe Nominations 2015
"Fargo" leads all TV nods with five; followed by "True Detective" with four; and "The Affair," "The Good Wife," "House of Cards," "The Normal Heart," "Olive Kitteridge" and "Orange Is the New Black" with three each.

[12/10/14 - 06:12 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R) will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 25 from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.

[11/19/14 - 08:21 AM]
PBS Unveils New Titles as Part of Winter/Spring Season and Expanded Sunday Night Drama Lineup in 2015
Highlights include newcomers "Grantchester," "Wolf Hall," "Poldark" and "Indian Summers."

[11/06/14 - 08:07 AM]
Sixth Season of "Downton Abbey" to Air on "Masterpiece" on PBS - Production Begins in 2015
Season 5 will premiere on "Masterpiece" on PBS on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

[11/03/14 - 04:07 AM]
More "Masterpiece" Coming to PBS in 2015
Highlights include new seasons of "Downton Abbey" and "Mr. Selfridge" plus the premiere of "Wolf Hall."

[10/07/14 - 09:01 AM]
"Downton Abbey" Cast Members Guest Star in an Episode of Disney Junior's "Doc McStuffins," Premiering Sunday, November 2 on Disney Channel
In the extended-length episode, Doc and the toys magically travel back to 19th century England where they meet a young Florence Nightingale (Joanne Froggatt) and help her realize her dream of becoming a nurse.

[08/16/14 - 07:01 PM]
2014 Creative Arts Awards Emmy Winners List
"Saturday Night Live" took home five awards while "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Game of Thrones," "Sherlock: His Last Vow" and "True Detective" each nabbed four.

[03/06/14 - 09:42 AM]
Dan Stevens ("Downton Abbey") to Narrate the New Special, "Once Upon a Time: Wicked is Coming," Airing Sunday, March 9
The special features interviews with the cast and executive producers Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.

[02/10/14 - 09:29 AM]
"The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A Grammy Salute" Delivers an Impressive 13.95 Million Viewers Opposite Skiers, Skaters, Dowagers and Zombies
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 9.

[01/18/14 - 07:09 PM]
SAG-AFTRA Honors Outstanding Film and Television Performances at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
"Modern Family" and "Breaking Bad" both took home top ensemble honors as well as lead actor.

[01/06/14 - 01:41 PM]
Two-Hour Premiere of "Downton Abbey, Season 4" on "Masterpiece" Highest Rated Drama Premiere in PBS History
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 5.

[12/12/13 - 11:54 AM]
"Mysteries of the Castle: Beyond Downton Abbey" - Special Edition of "20/20" airs Thursday, December 26, 9:00 - 11:00 pm ET on ABC
The two-hour special is a behind-the-butler look at the Downton Abbey world from inside the real-life English castle that inspired the cult series.

[12/12/13 - 06:30 AM]
The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
HBO tops all networks with nine nominations while "House of Cards" leads all series with four.

[12/11/13 - 06:20 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
HBO tops all networks with 15 nominations while "Breaking Bad" leads all series with four nods.

[12/10/13 - 09:55 AM]
Bravo Media Ranks #1 in P18-49 in Cable with Record-Breaking Sunday Night Ratings
Bravo spins the numbers for Sunday, December 8.

[12/05/13 - 01:46 PM]
Dust Off Your Dinner Jackets! Bravo Media's "Watch What Happens Live" Welcomes the Cast of "Downton Abbey" to the Clubhouse Tuesday, December 10 at 11PM ET/PT
Laura Carmichael, Rob James Collier, Allen Leech and Lesley Nicol are all scheduled to visit the series.

[11/20/13 - 06:04 AM]
Prime Instant Video to be the Exclusive Subscription Streaming Home for the MASTERPIECE on PBS Period Drama "Mr. Selfridge"
Beginning today, Prime Instant Video will be the only such subscription service to offer the first season of the series.

[11/11/13 - 06:04 AM]
Fifth Season of "Downton Abbey" to Air on "Masterpiece" on PBS
As previously announced, season four premieres Sunday, January 5 on the network.

[11/05/13 - 10:06 AM]
Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs of "2 Broke Girls" Announced as the Hosts of "The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards" at the Nominee Press Conference
Winners will be revealed during the live broadcast from Nokia Theater L.A. Live on Wednesday, January 8.

[10/23/13 - 08:12 AM]
PBS Announces Winter/Spring Season With Strong Roster of Returning Series and New Entries in Variety of Genres
Highlights include the return of "Downton Abbey" (January 5), "Sherlock" (January 19), "Call the Midwife" (March 30) and "Mr. Selfridge" (also March 30).

[10/17/13 - 01:57 PM]
Around the Country and Across the Pond, PBS Celebrates the Holiday Season
Highlights include the previously announced special "Return to Downton Abbey," hosted by Susan Sarandon, on Sunday, December 1.

[10/10/13 - 10:05 AM]
"Return to Downton Abbey" Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 9:00 PM on PBS
Susan Sarandon hosts the special, a mix of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite moments.

[07/18/13 - 08:21 AM]
NBC Scores 53 Emmy Nominations, Tying for High Among Broadcast Networks
Leading the charge were "Saturday Night Live" with 17 nominations, including outstanding variety series, and "30 Rock" with 13.

[06/26/13 - 06:04 AM]
Amazon Expands Agreement with PBS to Bring Even More Popular TV Shows to Prime Instant Video
Prime Instant Video will now have hundreds of additional episodes of popular PBS programs including "Nova," "Masterpiece" and Ken Burns documentaries.

[06/24/13 - 07:01 AM]
Carnival Films and ITV and "Masterpiece on PBS" Announce Paul Giamatti to Join "Downton Abbey"
Giamatti will play Cora's maverick, playboy brother Harold in the series' finale.

[05/14/13 - 07:10 AM]
"Downton Abbey" Season 4 Will Begin on "Masterpiece" on PBS on Sunday, January 5, 2014
The new season will run for eight weeks, from January 5 to February 23, 2014.

[03/19/13 - 06:02 AM]
National Ratings Cement "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on Masterpiece Classic as Highest-Rated Drama in PBS History
PBS spins the numbers for the season to date.

[02/19/13 - 02:06 PM]
"Downton Abbey, Season 3" on "Masterpiece Classic" Finale Ratings End on a High Note
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 17.

[02/19/13 - 11:27 AM]
Ovation to Air U.S. Premiere of Epic "Ben Hur" Miniseries Sunday, March 31 at 8 PM ET
Joseph Morgan, Emily VanCamp, Kristin Kreuk and Hugh Bonneville star in the project, which was originally set up at ABC.

[02/04/13 - 02:11 PM]
"Downton Abbey, Season 3" on Masterpiece Classic Rates Second on Super Bowl Sunday
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 3.

[02/01/13 - 08:47 AM]
Prime Instant Video to be the Exclusive Subscription Streaming Home for Carnival/Masterpiece Co-Production "Downton Abbey" on PBS
Beginning June 18, Prime Instant Video will be the exclusive subscription service for streaming the all-new Season 3.

[01/27/13 - 07:11 PM]
SAG-AFTRA Honors Outstanding Film and Television Performances at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
"Downton Abbey" and "Modern Family" were honored for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble for Drama and Comedy.

[01/07/13 - 12:33 PM]
Premiere Episode of "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on Masterpiece Classic Quadruples Average PBS Primetime Rating
PBS spins the numbers for Sunday, January 6.

[01/05/13 - 02:00 PM]
BBC America to Premiere New Drama, "Broadchurch," Starring David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Vicky McClure and Arthur Darvill in U.S.
The series explores what happens to a small community when it suddenly becomes the focus of a major murder investigation.

[12/13/12 - 05:29 AM]
The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
"Homeland" tops all series nominations with four, "Game Change" leads TV movies with five nods.

[12/12/12 - 06:16 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R)
"Modern Family" tops the primetime television category with four nods.

[12/06/12 - 06:10 AM]
PBS Announces Winter/Spring 2013 Lineup
Highlights include the third season of "Downton Abbey" on Sunday nights from January 6 to February 17.

[11/29/12 - 09:15 AM]
Fourth Season of "Downton Abbey" to Air on "Masterpiece" on PBS
Season three begins on on Sunday, January 6 and runs through February 17.

[11/27/12 - 11:03 AM]
NBC and Universal Television Enter Deal with Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Writer-Producer Julian Fellowes to Create and Produce His Next Dramatic Series
The "Downton Abbey" creator is developing his latest period drama "The Gilded Age" at the Peacock.

[11/01/12 - 02:30 PM]
"Downton Abbey Revisited" Premieres Sunday, November 25 on PBS
The 90-minute special recaps the show's first two seasons and offers a sneak peek at what's in store.

[09/23/12 - 08:01 PM]
The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Winners
"Modern Family" and "Homeland" took home top honors in the Outstanding Comedy and Drama Series categories.

[09/19/12 - 12:55 PM]
Spy Thriller "Hunted," from Creator and Writer Frank Spotnitz, Starring Melissa George, Debuts Oct. 19 on Cinemax
Adam Rayner, Stephen Dillane, Stephen Campbell Moore, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Morven Christie, Lex Shrapnel, Indira Varma, Dhaffer L'Abidine and Patrick Malahide also star.

[09/15/12 - 07:53 PM]
The 64th Primetime Creative Arts Emmys Winners
HBO took home 17 awards, followed by CBS with 13 and PBS with 11.

[09/06/12 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "Downton Abbey" Season 3 Preview
The new season makes its U.S. premiere Sunday, January 6 on PBS.

[07/24/12 - 04:30 PM]
NBC and Sky Living HD Announce New Drama Series "Dracula," Starring Golden Globe Winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers in an Epic Tale of Love and Revenge
Meyers will play the title role in the 10-episode project, based on the classic Bram Stoker novel.

[07/19/12 - 08:21 AM]
PBS Programs Receive 58 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations
"Downton Abbey" was recognized with 16 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

[07/11/12 - 07:29 AM]
Iain Glen Will Seek Revenge During Guest Appearance on Syfy's Popular Series "Haven"
He'll play "a refined yet bitter man who has been trapped inside his house for more than 27 years" in the October 26 episode.

[06/25/12 - 05:41 AM]
Sundance Channel to Co-Produce Scripted Mini-Series "Restless"
Hayley Atwell, Rufus Sewell, Michelle Dockery, Michael Gambon and Charlotte Rampling all star in the project, based on William Boyd's novel.

[04/19/12 - 10:33 AM]
BBC America Warms Up for London Olympics With British Hit Comedy "Twenty Twelve" Starring Hugh Bonneville
Jessica Hynes, Olivia Colman, Amelia Bullmore, Vincent Franklin and Karl Theobald also star in the series, premiering Saturday, June 30.

[04/13/12 - 09:00 AM]
"Downton Abbey's" Dan Stevens to Narrate New Two-Hour "Planet Earth" Special on BBC America Premiering Sunday, April 22
The special features the extraordinary adventures of the award-winning team behind "Planet Earth," detailing what these 21st Century explorers went through to film the original series.

[01/30/12 - 02:58 PM]
Shirley MacLaine to Join the Cast of "Downton Abbey" Season 3
MacLaine will play a new character, Martha Levinson, the mother of Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern).







DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/9/11 - 3/6/16
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2015-2016 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
6 (52 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
series finale aired on 3/6/16
DESCRIPTION:
(from PBS's press release, October 2015) MASTERPIECE "Downton Abbey, The Final Season" - The top PBS drama of all time approaches its climactic chapter. The year is 1925. Momentous changes threaten the great house, and its owners and its servants, while past scandals loom. The beloved ensemble is back for the farewell season, closing the book on a television legend. - Sundays, January 3 - February 21, 9:00 p.m. ET; series finale March 6, 9:00 p.m. ET
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Allen Leech as Tom Branson
· Brendan Coyle as John Bates
· Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, The Countess of Grantham
· Harry Hadden-Paton as Herbert "Bertie" Pelham, 7th Marquess of Hexham
· Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, The Earl of Grantham
· Imelda Staunton as Lady Maud Bagshaw
· Jim Carter as Charles "Charlie" Carson
· Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates née Smith
· Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley
· Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham née Lady Edith Crawley
· Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore
· Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, The Dowager Countess of Grantham
· Matthew Goode as Henry Talbot
· Michael Fox as Andrew "Andy" Parker
· Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot née Crawley
· Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Lady Merton formerly Crawley
· Phyllis Logan as Elsie Carson née Hughes
· Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter
· Rob James-Collier as Thomas Barrow
· Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason née Robinson
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Amy Nuttall as Ethel Parks
· Cara Theobold as Ivy Stuart
· Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley
· David Robb as Dr Richard Clarkson
· Ed Speleers as James "Jimmy" Kent
· Jessica Brown Findlay as Lady Sybil Branson née Crawley
· Julian Ovenden as Charles Blake
· Lily James as Lady Rose Aldridge née MacClare
· Matt Milne as Alfred Nugent
· Rose Leslie as Gwen Harding née Dawson
· Siobhan Finneran as Sarah O'Brien
· Thomas Howes as William Mason
· Tom Cullen as Anthony Foyle, Viscount Gillingham
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brian Percival as DIR (Pilot)
· Gareth Neame as EP
· Julian Fellowes as CRTR/EP
· Rebecca Eaton as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Carnival Films
· ITV Studios