As the much-loved show prepares to bow out at Christmas, Keeley Bolger looks back on the six series of the top-rating drama

After numerous death-defying stunts, from shark cage-diving and alligator wrangling to bungee jumping and white-water rafting, Baz Ashmawy and his mother Nancy hit New York for their latest adventure — and showed there is just one way to win an Emmy.

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The final series of Downton Abbey begins on Sunday on ITV, and on Tuesday on TV3.

Hugh Bonneville is open to the idea of appearing in a Downton Abbey movie once the hit period drama comes to an end next year.

Carey Mulligan’s role in a Hardy adaptation marks the latest step up the ladder for the talented actress, writes Susan Griffin

Downton Abbey fans upset that the show is bowing out will be pleased to hear that the Dowager Countess may again appear on screen.

ANGELINA JOLIE inspired many with her bravery over revealing she’s had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, because of being at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Fans of the hit high society drama Downton Abbey have reacted with disbelief to reports the show could end this year.

It's been confirmed the so-called 'next Downton Abbey' will air in the US early next year.

Friends, family and showbiz stars paid tearful tributes to the actress Lynda Bellingham as they said farewell to an “extraordinary force of nature”.

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If you weren’t paying attention, you could be forgiven for expecting a George Clooney cameo as Downton Abbey returned for its fifth season.

Julian Fellowes admits it was a "great privilege" to have George Clooney star in a 'Downton Abbey' special.

The cast of 'Downton Abbey' have been banned from taking modern items on set.

Siobhan Finneran wants to return to 'Downton Abbey'.

A fan favourite is heading for the exit door at the 'Downton Abbey'.

The Prince of Wales was among more than 2,000 people who paid tribute to the late broadcaster David Frost at a service in Westminster Abbey.

'Downton Abbey' fans will be delighted to learn that the period drama is returning for a fifth series next year.

'Downton Abbey' fans are threatening to boycott the show over the rape of Anna Bates.

IT’S the most successful drama in British TV history and it’s back for the long-awaited fourth season.

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech has revealed his own mother told him off for failing to warn her about a character’s shocking death on Christmas Day last year.

Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed plans to bolster its upmarket credentials by sponsoring hit period drama Downton Abbey.

Michelle Dockery was "really shocked" when Dan Stevens' 'Downton Abbey' character was "brutally" killed off.

Dan Stevens has apologised for the way he left 'Downton Abbey'.

It is gnome mean feat – but the strict ban on ornamental figures populating gardens at Chelsea Flower Show has been lifted, for one year only.

'Are You Being Served?' actor Frank Thornton died in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 92, his agent David Daly has said.

Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes, has hinted that the hit period drama could continue without him.

Gwyneth Paltrow wants a role in 'Downton Abbey'.

'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes has said he is “sure” Hollywood star Shirley MacLaine will return to the show at some point.

'Mrs Brown's Boys' scooped the prize for Best Sitcom at last night's National Television Awards in the UK.

The award for situation comedy at last night’s National Television Awards went to Mrs Brown’s Boys.

Some of the small screen’s biggest stars were on show tonight as celebrities began arriving at this year’s National Television Awards.

'Downton Abbey' executive Gareth Neame has said the show is going to "turn in a whole different direction" in the next series.

Julian Fellowes had no choice but to kill off 'Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley.

Martin Clunes wants a role on 'Downton Abbey'.

Hit drama Downton Abbey has been given a fourth series as ITV bosses warned viewers to have their “tissues ready” for the show’s Christmas tearjerker.

Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith has dismissed reports she was at the centre of a heart scare.

Chart star Florence Welch has revealed a hidden talent for acting – playing Abbey families in a show written by her uncle, satirist Craig Brown.

Dame Maggie Smith could be set to leave 'Downton Abbey'.