On Wednesday, June 29 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, VisionTV will premiere the sixth and final season of “Downton Abbey,” a series that will forever be remembered as one of the greatest period dramas to ever come to television.
“It’s extraordinary the impact it had,” said ‘Downton Abbey’ star Hugh Bonneville during a recent interview with ITV News. “I’m using the past-tense now – because it’s gone – but it was a wonderful thing to be a part of and I really think these characters did become a part of peoples’ lives. They were very real to people, which is enchanting and lovely. But, it was the right time to end.”
He continued: “People aren’t coming across the street to punch [me], they’re coming across the road to say, ‘I really like the show.’ Rob James-Collier, who played Thomas Barrow, he famously said: ‘In America, people will come across the street to tell you how much they love the show. In Britain, they cross the street to tell you they don’t watch it.’” {Laughs}
Ahead of the season six premiere, we felt it would be fun to catch up with some of the best social media happenings related to “Downton Abbey.” Here, we share some excellent character quotes and imagery found on the official “Downton Abbey” Twitter feed, as well as news items and photos posted online by fans and various media outlets.
To pay tribute to “Downton Abbey,” VisionTV will be hosting Downton Abbey Day at Toronto’s William Ashley. Happening Saturday, June 25 from Noon to 3pm local time, this celebration will include show trivia, fashion, dining and afternoon tea tips, not to mention some amazing prizes. Click here to learn more about what will be a truly wonderful event!
-Adam Grant
Something we can all relate to, Lady Violet. #Downton #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/5iPm4De253
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/sttsvetkova8532/status/745630488799346688
Drink at luncheon? Of course not, Lady Violet. #Downton pic.twitter.com/EzOkyjTRLO
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 13, 2016
Downton Abbey couple Laura Carmichael and Michael Fox make rare appearance – https://t.co/Q5Y07C3D0e pic.twitter.com/2cvFka1khm
— Jones Carter (@JonesCarter65) June 22, 2016
Swoon. #Downton pic.twitter.com/0uS831BQOd
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 10, 2016
NEWS Hove designer: I made bunting for Downton Abbey – IT WAS a beautiful summer’s day and a garden party was b… https://t.co/KeELGx3kzK
— brighton (@PlasteringGuy) June 22, 2016
Such very true words, Tom. #Downton pic.twitter.com/cUQrxpH1C0
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 6, 2016
Super!!—Every time the Dowager Countess Insulted someone on Downton Abbey: https://t.co/ZM6fTf8Acg via @BrowBeat
— Nistula Hebbar (@nistula) June 21, 2016
Oh how we've missed you, Lady Violet. #Downton pic.twitter.com/y4Kdsf0XYp
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) June 2, 2016
What The Stars of Downton Abbey Look Like in Real Life https://t.co/yZmjdKPijc
— Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) June 20, 2016
We remember it well, do you? #Downton pic.twitter.com/9cr909tE52
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 29, 2016
‘Downton Abbey’ director Andy Goddard to helm Rolling Stones pic: https://t.co/ebahGgf8zj pic.twitter.com/fF9RzcxQGF
— IMDb (@IMDb) June 14, 2016
Can you spot the five differences in this #Downton spot the difference? pic.twitter.com/PbIeNVVkW5
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 23, 2016
13 of the Dowager Countess of Grantham's best one-liners from #DowntonAbbey: https://t.co/WQJWEPiFHI pic.twitter.com/1QRJE9lp59
— Norah Salazar (@norah_s) June 12, 2016
Such very #WiseWords, Lady Mary. #Downton pic.twitter.com/mYBaVLI5Bl
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/PatchesAndLamby/status/742122063360450560
We're in the kitchen for a spot of #Downton spot the difference. There are 5 differences to be found! pic.twitter.com/VETobw3PAB
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/British_Artists/status/742012800663486464
Such very #WiseWords Molesley. #Downton pic.twitter.com/mV81VQvnvo
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) May 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/Marvellism_/status/741894204054511617
We don't doubt that, Lady Violet! #Downton pic.twitter.com/NrWMzPmJYQ
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) April 25, 2016