Downton Abbey Season 4 Premiere Sets PBS Record

Downton Abbey fans were anxious to find out what’s happening with the Crawley family and how Mary’s handling life as a new mother without her beloved Matthew, tuning in to the season four premiere to record-setting numbers. 10.2 million viewers watched the two-hour premiere, setting a new record as the highest rated drama premiere in PBS’ history.
 
The season four premiere was up 22% over season three’s premiere and PBS even tied with CBS during the 9-11pm time slot for the title of the night’s most watched network.
 
“As this captivating drama continues, our audiences have been eagerly awaiting this new season to see what’s next for these beloved characters,” stated PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger. “I’m so pleased that millions of viewers have returned to Downton Abbey on their local PBS stations for what has become a post-holiday tradition.”
 
“I’m delighted to see that the Crawley family’s intrigue continues to beguile our viewers,” said MASTERPIECE executive producer Rebecca Eaton. “Julian Fellowes has written every word of all four seasons of Downton, and I toss him a huge bouquet on behalf of his American fans.”
 
Source: PBS
 
-Posted by Rebecca Murray

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