Downton Abbey to end after six seasons

Mar 27, 2015 by Ian Evans

Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Amy Nuttall and Sophie McShera

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.