Downton Abbey finale tops 9 million viewers

The first season of the Julian Fellowes penned drama Downton Abbey ended its run on ITV1 last night with over 9 million viewers.

 

The first season of the Julian Fellowes penned drama Downton Abbey ended its run on ITV1 last night with over 9 million viewers. The 90 minute episode saw the Edwardian drama reach the outbreak of World War One in 1914 with the foreshadowing of great changes about to take place. According to overnight ratings the first season finale of Downton Abbey was seen by 9.5 million viewers – it’s highest overnight figure so far. The drama has consistently pulled in over 8 million viewers over its 7 part run but last night’s finale figure represents its highest overnight performance.

 

A second series of Downton Abbey has already been commissioned. You can post your comments on the last night’s finale here >> and find out more details about the second series here >>.