ITV and Carnival Films, the producers of the United Kingdom series, have announced details about the final episode of the beloved show.
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Lady Rose was last seen in 2014 leaving for a new life in NY having just married Atticus Aldridge, played by Matt Barber, who also returns for the Christmas episode.
As for Mary, Radio Times reports that she will be “endeavouring to build bridges with her sister”, despite the damage she has already caused regarding Marigold and though she is continuing “to pose a threat” to Edith. Meanwhile as Henry settles into his new role as husband and stepfather, it is finding his place at Downton that proves more hard.
Downstairs, head butler Carson faces a few personal challenges, which prove that even he is not invulnerable to change.
It will end with all the family celebrating New Year’s Eve as they welcome in 1926. “Will Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) get the joyful ending she deserves within the Downton Abbey Christmas special?So as to add whet fans” appetite, it has-been exposed in that Miranda show star Patricia Hodge will join the well-loved characters while official shots let go on Friday. capture Lily James’ long-awaited return.
Once again, the special will be based at the stunning Northumbrian castle Alnwick Castle, which doubled up as the location for Brancaster, home of Bertie Pelham, the new Marquess of Hexham, with filming taking place in the spectacular interior rooms of the castle as well as on the estate.
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Downton Abbey, the highest rating United Kingdom drama of the past decade with an average of almost 11 million viewers, debuted on ITV in 2010 and has since become a global phenomenon. The Crawleys are set to say their final farewells during a feature-length special, which will air on Christmas Day – and it looks set to be a dramatic send off for our favourite aristocrats and their staff.
