Shirley MacLaine Comes to Downton!
Downton Abbey
Season 2: Sundays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 19, 2012
The Primetime Emmy® Award winning series from Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) returns to Masterpiece classic in 2012! Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Dan Stevens headline the remarkable cast as war intrudes. Welcome to Downton Abbey!
Downton Abbey News
Exclusive Features
Lady Carnarvon Chat Transcript
Immerse yourself in the real-life setting of Downton Abbey. Read the transcript of our chat with Highclere Castle's resident Countess, Lady Carnarvon.
A Conversation with the Countess
Find out about the fascinating history and inhabitants of Highclere Castle, the real-life setting for Downton Abbey.
Downton Stars Chat with Fans
Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech and Brendan Coyle on season 2 and their characters. Read the transcripts.
Character/Actor Guides
Get bios, video, photos and more of key Downton characters and the actors who portray them.
The World of Downton Abbey
Author Jessica Fellowes gives you access to the style and drama of the series.
Locations
Explore Masterpiece's most iconic filming locations, including Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle.
Praise for Downton Abbey
"An instant classic."
The New York Times
"Compulsively watchable from the get-go."
Variety
"Impossible to resist."
Wall Street Journal
