Irish actor hoping for 'Downton' return

Irish actor Allen Leech has said that he is hopeful he'll get the chance to return to award-winning drama 'Downton Abbey'.

Irish actor Allen Leech shas said that he is hopeful he'll get the chance to return to award-winning drama 'Downton Abbey'.

The Dubliner is to feature in tomorrow night's third series finale on TV3, but he has hinted that it might not be the last we'll see of the rebel chauffeur.

He also said that he is still surprised that he ended up with a significant role in the show, after only being hired for a bit part.

Leech was home last week, to launch Brown Thomas' Christmas windows in Dublin.