Sun. Aug. 18, 9pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Join award-winning ABC News journalist (and huge “Downton” fan!) Deborah Roberts along with cast members and creators for a celebration of the beloved series and a sneak peek at the upcoming feature film.
In anticipation of the September 2019 release of the Downton Abbey feature film, Downton Abbey Live! is a celebration of all aspects of the wildly successful British drama – the stellar cast, superb writing, spectacular locations and dazzling costumes. Broadcast from New York City before a live studio audience, scheduled participants include cast members Phyllis Logan (Mrs. Hughes), Lesley Nicol (Mrs. Patmore), Kevin Doyle (Molesley) and Harry Hadden-Paton (Bertie) with executive producers Gareth Neame and Liz Trubridge.
Driven by lively conversation between host Roberts and guests, Downton Abbey Live! will reveal never-before-heard stories from the PBS series plus clips of the upcoming movie and a warm look back at one of the most successful period dramas in history. In addition, PBS viewers from around the country will have an opportunity to have their questions about the Downton Abbey series and upcoming movie answered by the cast and creators. What secrets will be revealed?
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