Downton Abbey to end after six seasons

Mar 27, 2015 by Ian Evans

Downton Abbey cast members Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Amy Nuttall and Sophie McShera celebrate a win at the 19th SAG Awards.

The wildly popular British period drama Downton Abbey is ending after its sixth season. Producer Gareth Neame told reporters the news during a conference call on Thursday.

Set in England, the show has been a hit worldwide and set records PBS in the United States.