Downton Abbey back in the UK on September 18?
That seems to be the case, according to Scottish broadcaster STV's press release re: their decision to finally show Downton Abbey back-to-back in autumn:
Series one of Downton Abbey starts on Sunday August 7 and series two will follow on Sundays beginning on September 18.
Includes reactions from the two Scottish actors in the cast, Phyllis Logan and Iain Glen, which makes this the first time he's spoken on record re: DA:
Iain Glen, the Scot who joins the cast for the second series as new character, Sir Richard Carlisle, added: "I am not party to the original decision as to why STV didn’t acquire the original series from ITV, but I am delighted the decision has been reversed and the people of Scotland will be able to see what all the fuss has been about.
"I think good quality terrestrial drama made within the UK should be available to watch throughout the UK. No one expected Downton Abbey to be quite the global success it turned out to be and I think that added more voice to the argument.
"It became so popular because it is a finely written, subtly acted period piece. Downton Abbey shows in microcosm a very British way of life that has only recently passed but has gone forever.
"It is a sign of strength that STV thought again and reversed their original decision. On a personal level, having joined the cast of Downton for the second series I am glad that all my family and friends in Scotland will now be able to watch."
Related article on the BBC, which clears up the dispute btw STV and ITV:
There were reports that tens of thousands of Scottish households watched the first series on satellite TV via ITV London.
Series one of Downton Abbey starts on Sunday August 7 and series two will follow on Sundays beginning on September 18.
Includes reactions from the two Scottish actors in the cast, Phyllis Logan and Iain Glen, which makes this the first time he's spoken on record re: DA:
Iain Glen, the Scot who joins the cast for the second series as new character, Sir Richard Carlisle, added: "I am not party to the original decision as to why STV didn’t acquire the original series from ITV, but I am delighted the decision has been reversed and the people of Scotland will be able to see what all the fuss has been about.
"I think good quality terrestrial drama made within the UK should be available to watch throughout the UK. No one expected Downton Abbey to be quite the global success it turned out to be and I think that added more voice to the argument.
"It became so popular because it is a finely written, subtly acted period piece. Downton Abbey shows in microcosm a very British way of life that has only recently passed but has gone forever.
"It is a sign of strength that STV thought again and reversed their original decision. On a personal level, having joined the cast of Downton for the second series I am glad that all my family and friends in Scotland will now be able to watch."
Related article on the BBC, which clears up the dispute btw STV and ITV:
There were reports that tens of thousands of Scottish households watched the first series on satellite TV via ITV London.