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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Downton Abbey creator brought hit series to an end because of World War II

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has revealed he brought the period drama to an end after 15 years in order to avoid setting the story during World War II.

The 76-year-old writer said he “didn’t really want to get into the Nazis and Germany” and instead “wanted to leave at a time when that had not yet become apparent as a threat.”

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