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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.



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Upright Citizens Brigade Presents 'Downton Abbey' Spoof MURDER ABBEY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012

Murder Abbey, named one of the six best Downton Abbey spoofs by The Daily Beast, continues at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Murder Abbey is a solo costume drama parody written and performed by Upright Citizens Brigade member, Kate Hess. Murder Abbey continues at UCB Theatre at 5919 Franklin Aven...


DOWNTON ABBEY Wins Big at Britain's National Television Awards; Full List of Winners Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013

At tonight's Britain's National Television Awards, CORONATION STREET, DOWNTON ABBEY, and STRICTLY COME DANCING took home the big awards! The ceremony was held at London's infamous O2 Arena. Check out the full list of winners below:...


DOWNTON ABBEY Creator Prepared to Write Off Dan Stevens' Character
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2012

Last week, DOWNTON ABBEY actor Dan Stevens announced that he may not return for the highly-acclaimed series' four season. Today, show creator Julian Fellowes told Entertainment Weekly that he's prepared to write Matthew Crawley (Stevens), off of ABBEY. ...


'Downton Abbey' Creator Julian Fellowes to Explore England's Historical Homes
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012

Deadline.com reports that Julian Fellowes, creator of DOWNTON ABBEY, will soon be seen on ITV touring some of England's great estates and historical houses. NBCUniversal International Television's Chocolate Media will produce the two-part series to be titled JULIAN FELLOWES' HISTORICAL HOUSES....


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: 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...


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...


DOWNTON ABBEY's Season 3 Premiere to Screen at Warner Theatre, 1/5
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2012

Downton Abbey is the most highly anticipated and critically acclaimed television drama of 2013. And CPTV is giving you a special sneak peak. Kick off the new year with Edwardian elegance as CPTV hosts a special reception and preview screening event of Masterpiece's Downton Abbey on Saturday, January...


ITV Releases Statement on Dan Stevens' DOWNTON ABBEY Exit and Christmas Special
by TV News Desk - December 26, 2012

ITV has just released the following statement addressing its recently aired DOWNTON ABBEY Christmas special and actor Dan Stevens' impending exit from the show....


DOWNTOWN ABBEY REVISITED to Premiere 11/25 on PBS
by Tyler Peterson - November 01, 2012

PBS has announced that DOWNTON ABBEY REVISITED will premiere Sunday, November 25, 2012, 8:00-9:30 p.m. ET. ...


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: First Look - Promo for Season 3 of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2012

PBS has released a promo trailer for the third season of DOWNTON ABBEY, premiering January 6th. The teaser reveals what's in store for the Crawley family and the inhabitants of Downton in the upcoming season. Also featured is actress Shirley McClaine who makes her debut in the role of Martha Levinso...


Review Roundup: THE HEIRESS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - November 01, 2012

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award winning play The Heiress began previews on October 6th and will open tonight, November 1st at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th St.). The show will play a limited run through February 10, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say......


InDepth InterView: Jessica Fellowes Details THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY, Season 3, THE GUILDED AGE & More
by Pat Cerasaro - January 05, 2013

Today we are talking to a talented writer and journalist who has penned the definitive book on the hottest UK crossover TV series of the new millennium, the early 20th century-set family period drama DOWNTON ABBEY, with her estimable new tome now available, THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA...


Liberty Hall Museum Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - January 02, 2013

On the heels of November's successful food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Ocean and Monmouth Counties and victims of Hurricane Sandy, Liberty Hall's season of giving continued with the joyful delivery of over three hundred toys to the Picatinny Visitors Center in Dover, New Jersey on December 18t...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Episode 7 of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013

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


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HGTV Special Featuring DOWNTON ABBEY's Highclere Castle
by - December 28, 2012

HGTV will premiere CASTLES ON CAMERA: ROYAL RESIDENCES ON TV, which will feature the abode of Downton Abbey's Crawley family. The world-reknown Victorian estate called 'Highclere Castle' is currently the residence of Lady Fiona and Lord George Carnarvon. Get a sneak peek below!...


Sir Peter Hall Heckles Laura Carmichael at UNCLE VANYA's Opening Night on the West End?
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2012

According to The Telegraph, Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael took the stage to some harsh words from the audience in her debut in Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on November 2nd. What's even more surprising is that the critical exclamation came from former directo...


Julian Fellowes Plans DOWNTON ABBEY Prequel
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Academy Award winning writer Julian Fellowes plans to create a prequel to the highly successful series DOWNTON ABBEY. The new series would center on the early relationship between Hugh Bonneville's Earl of Grantham and Elizabeth McGovern's Countess of Grantham. ...


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!...


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...


InDepth InterView: Jessica Fellowes Details THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY, Season 3, THE GUILDED AGE & More
by Pat Cerasaro - January 05, 2013

Today we are talking to a talented writer and journalist who has penned the definitive book on the hottest UK crossover TV series of the new millennium, the early 20th century-set family period drama DOWNTON ABBEY, with her estimable new tome now available, THE CHRONICLES OF DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA...


Shirley MacLaine May Return for Fourth Season of DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2013

Have Downton Abbey fans seen the last of Cora's mum Martha Levinson? Not according to series creator Julian Fellowes. In a recent interview Fellowes revealed that he has not ruled out the possibility of a return of the boisterous character portrayed by Shirley MacLaine....


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)....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Promo for DOWNTON ABBEY Christmas Special
by - December 13, 2012

Fans of the hit drama DOWNTON ABBEY should prepare for both laughter and tears in a two-hour special. The Christmas special airs at 9pm, Christmas Day on ITV1. Get a sneak peek below!...






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