Shirley MacLaine cast
Multi-award winning actress Shirley MacLaine is cast as Lady Grantham's mother
The Food of Downton Abbey
Discover some of the grand meals that were served in an Edwardian-era country house and how to cook your own!
Episodes
In the final episode of the second series there's a mixture of joy, heartache and tragedy at Downton Abbey.
As we return to Downton Abbey, there's tension in the air between Sir Richard Carlisle, Lady Mary and Matthew...
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About the show
Downton Abbey portrays the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them during the early 1900s.
More about the show
More about the show
Credits
- Written & created by Julian Fellowes
- Executive producers Gareth Neame
- Julian Fellowes
- Rebecca Eaton
- Producer Liz Trubridge
Exclusive extras
Wed, 2011-12-21 05:27:35
The cast share their idea of their character's perfect Christmas and give a sneak peek at the Downton Abbey Christmas special.
Fri, 2011-09-30 04:57:28
Julian Fellowes and the cast discuss the decision to change Downton Abbey from a place of wealth and opulence to a hospital for the wounded.
Galleries
New photos added: Get a glimpse of the action with our photos taken during the filming of the Downton Abbey Christmas Special.
Who's who above and below stairs at Downton Abbey, where the staff know much more about their employers than their employers will ever know.















