'Downton' to see first black character

'Downton Abbey' is to introduce its first black character.

'Downton' to see first black character
Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 11:52

'Downton Abbey' is to introduce its first black character.

The ITV period drama is currently seeking an actor to play musician Jack Ross as part of a storyline about race relations in the 1920s.

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