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As intensifying competition drives up the costs of British dramas, production execs at WGBH are developing their own ideas for shows that “Masterpiece” could own.
The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.
The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.
Another “Masterpiece” break-out, “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,” won for best television movie.
Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.
Some 9.6 million viewers tuned in for Sunday night’s last episode.
Podcasts such as Masterpiece Studio and Antiques Roadshow have given WGBH “a running start” in pushing into the medium.
Can the Civil War drama compare to Downton Abbey?
PBS answered a looming question: What will take over Downton Abbey’s Sunday-evening timeslot?