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Downton Abbey: Special Preview Screening!

Downton Abbey S6
Courtesy of Nick Briggs/Carnival Film & Television Limited 2015 for MASTERPIECE
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LAURA CARMICHAEL as Lady Edith Crawley, ELIZABETH MCGOVERN as Cora, Countess of Grantham and MICHELLE DOCKERY as Lady Mary Crawley

Saturday, December 12 | UPDATE: All Reservations Have Been Filled -- But Standby Seating may be available.

Showtimes (all reservations have been filled)
2pm Sat. Dec. 12
4pm Sat. Dec. 12
7pm Sat. Dec. 12

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Standby Seating may be available for guests without reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Downton Abbey Season 6 Preview

You'll get to see one hour of the first episode of season six, which returns in January with the bittersweet farewell from members of the beloved cast, including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern and more.

Guests are encouraged to attend in period wear, pose for photos and snap selfies.

Speaking of costumes...you'll also get a sneak peek at "Up Cloche: Fashion, Feminism, Modernity," a new exhibit opening at the MSU Museum in January.

"We're excited to bring the show into our own Studio A again this year," says Susi Elkins, WKAR TV station manager. "It's a fun opportunity to meet new fans, and give WKAR viewers an inside look at their local source for quality, original television." says Elkins.

Downton Abbey Season 6 premieres Sunday, January 3, on WKAR-TV and PBS. For DVDs and more Downton Abbey items, visit shopPBS.org.

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