PBS will bring sixth season of ‘Downton Abbey’ to U.S. TV

American viewers will get more of the Crawley clan: “Downton Abbey” has been renewed for a sixth season on PBS.

The public broadcaster announced Thursday that it’s bringing back its most-watched series ever for another go, with production slated to resume in Britain next year. PBS did not announce a premiere date for the season, but if experience holds, it would be likely to appear in early 2016.

Season 5 of the family drama set amid the decline of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century wraps up on ITV in the U.K. on Sunday but won’t premiere in the U.S. until January.

Season 6 will be written by “Downton” creator Julian Fellowes.

“We have had an amazing reaction to the story lines, acting and production values of ‘Downton Abbey’ this year and the whole team is thrilled to be moving ahead with a new season of the show,” executive producer Gareth Neame wrote in a statement.

“Downton” is the most-watched series in PBS history. Season 4’s premiere drew more than 15 million viewers up to a week after the initial airing, according to Nielsen.

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