Hugh Bonneville has confirmed that the upcoming sixth season of Downton Abbey will include a Christmas special, reports Digital Spy.
Bonneville revealed the news at the Television and Radio Industry Club Awards in London on Tuesday, where Downton picked up the drama program of the year award.
The cast of the hit ITV period drama are currently filming the eight episodes that will comprise season six, with rumors still swirling that it will be the final season. “We’ll do a ninth episode which will come out at Christmas,” said Bonneville when asked about the possibility of a Christmas special to bookend the sixth season.
