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The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic! Until then, explore all things Downton, from war to peace to everything in between.



Latest Articles About Downton Abbey on PBS

Julian Fellowes Says DOWNTON ABBEY S4 Picks Up 6 Months Later
by Pat Cerasaro - February 18, 2013

DOWNTON ABBEY creator and forthcoming ROMEO & JULIET film screenwriter Julian Fellowes has revealed much in a new interview with the New York Times - perhaps most importantly that the many of the events of 'A Journey To Highclere', the Season 3 finale episode that aired stateside last night, were di...


Maggie Smith's Return to DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4 Confirmed!
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013

TVLine reports that Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith will return to the popular British serial when it returns for its fourth season....


VIDEO: First Look - Dan Stevens Stars in SUMMER IN FEBRUARY
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2013

Below, check out the trailer for SUMMER IN FEBRUARY, from CrossDay Productions/Apart Films. The period drama stars 'Downton Abbey' star Dan Stevens along with Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning and Hattie Morahan. The film will be released in the UK on June 14....


DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 Becomes Highest Rated Drama in PBS History
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2013

In total, 24 million viewers tuned into "Downton Abbey, Season 3" over its seven-week run - a 7 million-viewer increase from Season 2 - making it the highest-rated PBS drama of all time....


VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Goes Inside DOWNTON ABBEY's Highclere Castle
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2013

Correspondent Martha Teichner took viewers on a private tour of Highclere Castle, the real English manor that serves as the backdrop for the popular TV drama 'Downtown Abbey' on this weekend's CBSSUNDAY MORNING WITH Charles Osgood on the CBS Television Network. Check out the segment, which aired jus...


Sarah Rice's GLAMOROUS NIGHTS & CARELESS RAPTURE Plays 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2013

One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, multiple award winner Sarah Rice brings Glamorous Nights and Careless Rapture -- Music of the Era of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and more... to 54 Below in a special one night only performance tonight, Mar...


DOWNTON ABBEY's Season Three Premiere Brings Huge Ratings for PBS
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2013

PBS and WGBH announced today that the premiere of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC 'Downton Abbey, Season 3' captivated viewers nationwide, building on the love affair with the series that started two years ago. An average audience of 7.9 million viewers tuned in for Sunday's premiere. (Nielsen Fast National da...


Lily James Bumped Up to Series Regular on DOWNTON ABBEY
by Tyler Peterson - February 20, 2013

According to Entertainment Weekly, Lily James has officially been promoted to a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY....


MURDER ABBEY Comes to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 2/11
by Kelsey Denette - January 23, 2013

Murder Abbey, named one of the 'six best Downton Abbey spoofs' by The Daily Beast, returns to New York City and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for one performance only. Murder Abbey is a solo costume drama parody written and performed by Upright Citizens Brigade member, Kate Hess. Murder Abbey...


VIDEO: 60 MINUTES Spotlights 'Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013

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!...


VIDEO: Cast of DOWNTON ABBEY Discuss Episode 6
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013

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!...


Dan Stevens in Talks to Star in A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013

The 'Heiress' star is currently in talks to join the cast of Scott Frank's upcoming film A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES opposite Liam Neeson....


VIDEO: DOWNTON's Maggie Smith: 'Lady Violet Will Drop Down Dead at Some Point'
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2013

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!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Trouble for The Crawleys on PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2013

Below, get a sneak peek clip of the next episode of the drama series DOWNTON ABBEY, airing Sunday January 20th on PBS. In the episode, things are not quite right between Mary and Matthew. Lavinia's father's money is still a source of contention between them, complicated by the fact that the couple i...


VIDEO: DOWNTON ABBEY Cast Reacts to Events of Last Week's Episode
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013

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)....


DOWNTON ABBEY Executive Producer Talks Finale's Tragic Ending
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013

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 t...


VIDEO: DOWNTON's Maggie Smith Reveals She Has Never Watched the Show!
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013

The British actor sits down with Steve Kroft for a rare interview in which she seems to still be in her "Downton Abbey" character, Lady Grantham. Dame Smith's 60 MINUTES interview will be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 17 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Get a sneak peek below!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lady Violet's Niece Arrives on Next DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2013

Change arrives in a big way for several key characters on the next episode of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY. A yearly cricket match with the village sees old scores settled and new plots hatched while Lady Violet's niece Rose arrives. Get a sneak peek below!...


Amazon's Prime Instant Video to Exclusively Stream PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013

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....


VIDEO: Newest Episode of Jimmy Fallon Spoof DOWNTON SIXBEY
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2013

As the current resident of Studio 6B, Jimmy Fallon is the Earl of Downton Sixbey, with all the intrigue of the PBS series DOWNTON ABBEY re-imagined as the inner workings of a late night talk show. Below, check out the latest episode of the 'serial' drama!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Wedding Bells on Tonight's Episode of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2013

Below, check out a sneak peek of Downton Abbey Season 3 episode 2, airing tonight, January 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS. In the episode, Lady Edith and Lord Anthony Strallin are finally tying the knot after several years while Sybil argues with her grandmother, Lady Violet. Meanwhile, Matthew frets ove...


SOUND OFF WORLD PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE: Two Images From THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY
by Pat Cerasaro - January 03, 2013

Just in time for the Season Three premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY on PBS stations across the US starting this Sunday, BroadwayWorld is pleased to present two exclusive images from the spectacular fact-filled THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY by Jessica Fellowes, niece of creator Julian Fellowes....


VIDEO: CONAN's Take on DOWNTON ABBEY's Shocking Season Finale
by TV News Desk - February 19, 2013

In the following clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, Conan reveals-SPOILER ALERT!-what really happened in the tragic season 3 finale of Masterpiece Classic's Downton Abbey. Watch below!...


iTunes to Offer DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 Episodes Ahead of Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013

Deadline reports that Apple is offering fans of the popular DOWNTON ABBEY series a chance to view the final three episodes of the show's third season ahead of their broadcast on PBS....


SOUND OFF WORLD PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE: Two Images From THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY
by Pat Cerasaro - January 03, 2013

Just in time for the Season Three premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY on PBS stations across the US starting this Sunday, BroadwayWorld is pleased to present two exclusive images from the spectacular fact-filled THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY by Jessica Fellowes, niece of creator Julian Fellowes....






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