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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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!...
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 - 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!...
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!...
Sarah Rice's GLAMOROUS NIGHTS & CARELESS RAPTURE to Play 54 Below, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 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 on March 3rd...
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 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 on March 3rd...
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!...
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 - 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!...
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!...
DOWNTON ABBEY on Masterpiece Classic Rates Second on Super Bowl Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2013
PBS and WGBH announced today that "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on MASTERPIECE CLASSICrated second only to the Super Bowl on February 3 (Nielsen Overnights data, 4.4 household rating)....
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2013
PBS and WGBH announced today that "Downton Abbey, Season 3" on MASTERPIECE CLASSICrated second only to the Super Bowl on February 3 (Nielsen Overnights data, 4.4 household rating)....
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....
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: PBS Presents DOWNTON ABBEY - 'Best of Sybil & Tom' Montage
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013
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!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013
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!...
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)....
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)....
Amazon Prime Instant Video to be the Exclusive Subscription Streaming Home for DOWNTON ABBEY on PBS
by Robert Diamond - 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 "Downton Abbey." Seasons 1 and 2 of the award-winning series are currently available on Prime I...
by Robert Diamond - 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 "Downton Abbey." Seasons 1 and 2 of the award-winning series are currently available on Prime I...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Things Go Badly Amiss On DOWNTON ABBEY Ep. 5
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013
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....
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2013
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....
SAG Stars Suggest BREAKING BAD, HOMELAND and More as Broadway's Next Big Musical Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2013
In the spirit of Tom Hooper's success with the movie musical Les Miserables, People spoke with SAG stars on the red carpet last night at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards to find out which television show they thought should be made into the next musical sensation. The results: Homeland, Br...
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2013
In the spirit of Tom Hooper's success with the movie musical Les Miserables, People spoke with SAG stars on the red carpet last night at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards to find out which television show they thought should be made into the next musical sensation. The results: Homeland, Br...
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....
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....
Casting Underway for DOWNTON ABBEY'S Season 4
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
SPOILER ALERT!! American fans of the hit UK series Downton Abbey may want to skip over the following casting news for the fourth season of the PBS series....
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
SPOILER ALERT!! American fans of the hit UK series Downton Abbey may want to skip over the following casting news for the fourth season of the PBS series....
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...
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...
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:...
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:...
ITV Execs Behind DOWNTOWN ABBEY to Depart Network
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2013
It was announced today that ITV drama executives, director of drama Laura Mackie and controller of drama Sally Haynes, will depart the network in June to begin work on their own production studio....
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2013
It was announced today that ITV drama executives, director of drama Laura Mackie and controller of drama Sally Haynes, will depart the network in June to begin work on their own production studio....
VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOWNTON ABBEY's Lady Edith
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2013
PBS has released a new DOWNTON ABBEY behind-the-scenes video entitled 'Edith: Unlucky in Love?'. 'I don't think Edith is making bad choices,' begins series star Elizabeth McGovern. 'I think she's been playing the cards that she's been dealt.' Decide for yourself in the sneak peek below! (Warning to...
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2013
PBS has released a new DOWNTON ABBEY behind-the-scenes video entitled 'Edith: Unlucky in Love?'. 'I don't think Edith is making bad choices,' begins series star Elizabeth McGovern. 'I think she's been playing the cards that she's been dealt.' Decide for yourself in the sneak peek below! (Warning to...
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...
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 Julian Fellowes on Dan Stevens' Departure
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, DOWNTON ABBEY creator and writer Julian Fellowes finally shed some light on Dan Stevens' departure, as well as the process of permanently writing him off....
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, DOWNTON ABBEY creator and writer Julian Fellowes finally shed some light on Dan Stevens' departure, as well as the process of permanently writing him off....
CBS SUNDAY MORNING to go Inside DOWNTON ABBEY's English Castle, 1/20
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
Correspondent Martha Teichner takes 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 CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD on the CBS Television Network....
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013
Correspondent Martha Teichner takes 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 CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD on the CBS Television Network....
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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....
Maggie Smith Will be Back for DOWNTON ABBEY's Fourth Season
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013
TVLine has confirmed that Maggie Smith will officially return for the fourth season of DOWNTON ABBEY....
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013
TVLine has confirmed that Maggie Smith will officially return for the fourth season of DOWNTON ABBEY....
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