Sixth series of hit TV drama series Downton Abbey commissioned by ITV

Sixth series of hit TV drama series Downton Abbey commissioned by ITV

ITV and Carnival Films, the producers of Downton Abbey, said that production will begin early next year.

ITV REPORT  7 November 2014 / http://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-07/sixth-series-of-hit-tv-drama-series-downton-abbey-commissioned-by-itv/

“We have had an amazing reaction to the story lines, acting and production values of Downton Abbey this year and the whole team is thrilled to be moving ahead with a new season of the show.

This will provide audiences with a fresh opportunity to see what will befall our much loved characters.”

–        CARNIVAL’S MANAGING DIRECTOR, GARETH NEAME

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The globally successful and multi award-winning series, debuted on ITV in 2010 and has since been sold to over 250 territories worldwide.

“It is fantastic that Downton continues to be such a phenomenon - still the most popular drama on ITV in its fifth series - and we are thrilled to have commissioned a sixth series.

We don't know yet what Julian has planned, but we are looking forward to working with him, the fantastic cast and Carnival again and have no doubt series six will be unmissable.”

– ITV’S DIRECTOR OF DRAMA COMMISSIONING, STEVE NOVEMBER

The fifth season, which comes to an end on November 9, has been watched by an average of 10.4 million based on consolidated data per episode and will return at Christmas for a festive edition of the drama.

Last updated Fri 7 Nov 2014