After weeks of rumours, ITV has officially confirmed that they are re-teaming with Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes for a six episode adaptation of his novel Belgravia. US cable network Epix is on-board as the co-producer and will air the series state-side. 
ITV has released a trailer for the final Downton Abbey Christmas special, which is set to premiere on Christmas Day (Friday December 25th) at 8:45pm. The final Downton Abbey Christmas special will premiere on ITV on Christmas Day (Friday December 25th) at 8:45pm, it has been announced. After months of rumours, ITV and series producer Carnival Films have confirmed that the upcoming sixth season of Downton Abbey will be its last. The 8 episode final season and a Christmas special will air on ITV later this year, and will be broadcast on PBS state-side in early 2016. 
The two-hour Downton Abbey Christmas special will premiere on ITV on Christmas Day (Thursday December 25th) at 9pm, it has been announced. ITV has renewed ratings hit 'Downton Abbey' for a sixth season. 
Sue Johnston is set to guest star on the upcoming fifth season of ITV's hit period drama 'Downton Abbey'.