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Downton Abbey

Programs/Content

‘Downton Abbey’ pledge marathon boosts public TV’s June pledge drive

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 17, 2020

With PBS rights to the drama expiring June 30, stations and viewers are making the most of the show’s fundraising farewell tour.

Programs/Content

How Rebecca Eaton’s ‘tailor-made’ role at ‘Masterpiece’ fits with a new strategy for original dramas

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | April 2, 2020

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.

Programs/Content

‘Downton’ trio join up for first ‘Masterpiece’ feature film

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 16, 2017

The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.

Programs/Content

New royal drama seen as ‘golden opportunity’ to build on success of ‘Downton’

By Barbara Mulligan | November 1, 2016

The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.

Awards

With Smith’s latest Emmy for ‘Downton,’ hit series leads PBS’s prime-time standouts

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | September 19, 2016

Another “Masterpiece” break-out, “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,” won for best television movie.

People

Eaton on post-‘Downton’ life: ‘It’s very hard for me to resist challenges’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 6, 2016

Eaton has been at the helm of the PBS strand for 31 years of its 45-season history.

Quick Takes

It’s a veddy big and happy farewell for ‘Downton Abbey’

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 8, 2016

Some 9.6 million viewers tuned in for Sunday night’s last episode.

Programs/Content

Podcasts tied to TV shows pave way for larger strategy at WGBH

By Henry Schneider, Contributing Editor | February 26, 2016

Podcasts such as Masterpiece Studio and Antiques Roadshow have given WGBH “a running start” in pushing into the medium.

Programs/Content

‘The Pub’ #52: Slate’s June Thomas reviews ‘Mercy Street’

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | January 22, 2016

Can the Civil War drama compare to Downton Abbey?

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