Freelance writer Jessica Fellowes knew her uncle Julian created something special with “Downton Abbey,” but neither expected such widespread and cross-cultural admiration.
A look at the numbers alone attest to the public media program’s popularity: 12 Emmys, three Golden Globes, three SAG awards, broadcast rights granted to over 220 countries and territories. The evidence of the show’s near-universal appeal is staggering.
The demand for all things “Downton” urged Fellowes to write five official companion books to her uncle’s wildly successful series. The latest — and perhaps final — book is “Downton Abbey: A Celebration — The Official Companion to All Six Seasons.”
Fellowes joined Lois Reitzes for a chat about the appeal of the Crawleys and their staff, the books the show inspired and the upcoming “Downton Abbey Wine Dinner” at Terra Terroir.
The sixth and final season of “Downton Abbey” premieres Wednesday night on PBA30.
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