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# 'Downton Abbey' creator reflects on beloved historical drama
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/downton-abbey-1757797848/
- Published: 2025-09-13T22:15:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-19T05:30:13.000Z
- Description: Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes reflects on beloved historical drama
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: PBS News Hour, #ZZZ_Show_fe87d6dc-6a0c-4ffb-800c-e787276ea730, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_c494f926-70dd-47a9-beab-3a7220d67b5a, #extra

“Downton Abbey,” the beloved historical drama of charm and wit, is coming to an end. At its peak, it drew more than 13 million viewers — the most-watched drama in PBS history. It’s going out with some flair, with the movie “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” out in theaters now. Stephanie Sy speaks with show creator Julian Fellowes for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.