It’s been announced that the next series of Downton Abbey is going to be THE LAST EVER.
That means no more Lady Mary, Edith, or the Dowager Countess. Nooooo! But yes. Soz, kids.
There’s also going to be a massive gaping WTF DO WE WATCH ON A SUNDAY NIGHT WHEN WE’RE ALL FULL OF SUNDAY ROAST every weekend. Erm, watch films? Or play a board game?
Downton Abbey exec producer Gareth Neames said:
“Millions of people around the world have followed the journey of the Crawley family and those who serve them for the last five years.
“Inevitably there comes a time when all shows should end and Downton is no exception. We wanted to close the doors of Downton Abbey when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come together and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by its fans.
“We can promise a final season full of all the usual drama and intrigue, but with the added excitement of discovering how and where they all end up...”
Julian Fellowes said:
"The Downton journey has been amazing for everyone aboard.
"People ask if we knew what was going to happen when we started to make the first series and the answer is that, of course we had no idea.
“Exactly why the series had such an impact and reached so many people around the world, all nationalities, all ages, all types, I cannot begin to explain.
“But I do know how grateful we are to have been allowed this unique experience. I suspect the show will always be a principal marker in most of our careers as we set out from here, and if so, I consider that a blessing and a compliment.”
When will all these shock announcements end?! With this and Zayn Malik we can’t quite cope. We need a break, and some tissues, and maybe a holiday.