Maggie Smith Leaving Downton Next Season

Oh Dowager, I think I’ll miss your hats most of all.

According to the RadioTimes:

“They say this is the last one, and I can’t see how it could go on,” Smith has told the Sunday Times, alluding to recent speculation that the hit ITV drama will come to an end after the sixth series.

“I mean, I certainly can’t keep going,” she continues. “To my knowledge, I must be 110 by now. We’re into the late…

Downton Abbey: First Pics from Series 5

Downton Abbey Series Five is underway, and we’ve got images from the outdoor shoot yesterday.

It’s mostly “walking to and from the village” stuff, so there’s no Cora, Edith, or Lady Rose. Nor are (most) of next season’s already announced guest stars featured. But we do get a good look at some of our favorites.

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