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PBS Announces Premiere Date for DOWNTON ABBEY - Season 4!

One of the most talked about shows on television has an official premiere date: DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4 will begin on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday, January 5, 2014. (more...)

DOWNTON ABBEY Set for 10 More Seasons?

According to the New York Daily News, DOWNTON ABBEY executive producer Gareth Neame hopes to see the popular historical drama remain on the air for another ten seasons. (more...)

Gary Carr to' Jazz Up' DOWNTON ABBEY in Season Four

DOWNTON ABBEY is about to get a little jazzier next season. According to Deadline Gary Carr has signed on to the ITV period drama as jazz singer Jack Ross, described as "a charming and charismatic young man.' (more...)

Is Lady Mary/Branson Romance Heading to DOWNTON ABBEY's Season 4?

Fans of the historic drama DOWNTON ABBEY were devastated during the third season when two of the show's most popular characters, Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Tom Branson (Allen Leach) struggled to deal with the deaths of their spouses. But are viewers ready to see the two grieving survivors become romantically involved? (more...)

VIDEO: DOWNTON's Maggie Smith: 'Lady Violet Will Drop Down Dead at Some Point'

In an interview on this morning's TODAY show on NBC Dame Maggie Smith, star of PBS's historic drama Downton Abbey says she anticipates that one day the show's writers will have to kill off Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Check out her appearance below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Lady Mary in DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4

Following this morning's news that Shirley MacLaine will return to DOWNTON ABBEY for season four, and that the show is adding a slew of new characters, ITV has debuted the first look at Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery, and baby George, from the upcoming season. Check out the photo below! (more...)

CONFIRMED: Shirley MacLaine Will Return to DOWNTON ABBEY for Season 4

Amidst all the cast changes happening on DOWNTON ABBEY, fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the fate of one more character: PBS and Carnival films announced today that Shirley MacLaine will officially be back for season 4 as 'Martha Levinson.' (more...)

PBS to Air DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4 Concurrently with U.K.?

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, DOWNTON ABBEY executive producer Gareth Neame spoke about the possibility of PBS airing the fourth season of the highly popular historic drama in the U.S. at the same time it airs in the U.K. (more...)

DOWNTON ABBEY Executive Producer Talks Finale's Tragic Ending

The season three finale of Britain's popular historic drama DOWNTON ABBEY ended in tragedy last night, as Matthew Crawley, portrayed by actor Dan Stevens, met his fate in a fatal car accident. Entertainment Weekly spoke to the show's executive producer, Gareth Neame about the decision to write off the popular character in that manner. (more...)

VIDEO: 60 MINUTES Spotlights 'Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith

Every bit as cantankerous as her character on 'Downton Abbey,' Dame Maggie Smith gave a rare and 'spiky' interview to CBS's 60 Minutes. Check out clips from last night's feature below! (more...)

VIDEO: Cast of DOWNTON ABBEY Discuss Episode 6

Below, Masterpiece and PBS speak to the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY about the 6th episode of the historical drama which aired last Sunday. WARNING: This video contains spoilers - proceed at your own risk! (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Episode 7 of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY

Below, catch a sneak peek of a scene from the next episode of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY airing this Sunday, February 17th! (more...)

RECAP: Scandal in Yorkshire on DOWNTON ABBEY - Ep. 6

It was double Downton this week on PBS. But for those of you who may have missed the two-hour episode, here is a brief recap of what happened! (more...)

RECAP: The Wheels of Change Are Turning on DOWNTON ABBEY - Ep. 5

If you were distracted by (American) football, Beyonce and blackouts last Sunday and didn't have a chance to catch Episode 5 of DOWNTON ABBEY, here's a summary of what you missed! (more...)

Amazon's Prime Instant Video to Exclusively Stream PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced a content licensing agreement with PBS Distribution that will make Prime Instant Video the exclusive subscription home for streaming the Carnival/MASTERPIECE co-production DONWTON ABBEY. (more...)

VIDEO: PBS Presents DOWNTON ABBEY - 'Best of Sybil & Tom' Montage

Following the shocking and sorrowful events of last week's episode of DOWNTON ABBEY, PBS presents a montage of the the most sweet, tender and moving moments featuring Sybil and Tom. Check it out below and be sure to have plenty of kleenex handy! (more...)

VIDEO: DOWNTON ABBEY Cast Reacts to Events of Last Week's Episode

Below find out the cast's reaction to the the shocking and sorrowful events of last week's episode. (SPOILER ALERT: Proceed at your own risk if you have not yet viewed this episode). (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Things Go Badly Amiss On DOWNTON ABBEY Ep. 5

On the next episode of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY, things go badly amiss as Robert and Cora are not speaking. The servants are shunning Matthew's mother Isobel. And Matthew and Robert have fallen out. Also, Bates takes a gamble. Below, watch an exclusive scene from Episode 5 premiering February 3rd on PBS. (more...)

RECAP: Tragedy Strikes on DOWNTON ABBEY

If you missed the turbulent events of Sunday's episode of DOWNTON ABBEY, this recap will fill you in. But fair warning: this show was not for the faint of heart! (more...)

RECAP: Rebellion's in the Air on DOWNTON ABBEY's Episode 3

In case you missed the eventful third episode of the widely popular UK series Downton Abbey last Sunday, here's everythihg you need to know before this Sunday's show. Downton Abbey airs Sundays on PBS. (more...)