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    Downton Abbey 'to take a different direction' in 2013

    Downton Abbey executive Gareth Neame hinted that the next season of the show will have a more positive note

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    Downton Abbey executive Gareth Neame hinted that the next season of the show will have a more positive note

    Downton Abbey had us weeping during the last series, what with not one but two of our favourite characters being killed off (Lady Sybil and Matthew Crawley.) So it comes as refreshing, and somewhat relieving, news that the show is finally about to take a positive turn.

    DOWNTON ABBEY MAKES SHORTLIST AT NATIONAL TV AWARDS

    Show executive Gareth Neame teased E! Online with plans for the fourth series of Downton Abbey and promised life for Lady Mary in the wake of her husband’s death will actually provide a ‘great opportunity’.

    As he spoke about how the character will try to rebuild her life with her newborn son, Gareth said: 'This is a lesson in something that seems like a really big loss in the moment, but will actually turn into a great opportunity... which it will also be for the show, to take a turn in a whole different direction.'

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