‘Downton Abbey’: Is a Crawley road trip the diversion filmgoers need?
When it was announced that the sixth and final season of “Downton Abbey” would be followed-up by a film, there was much skepticism from critics and fans alike.
They were unsure if its large ensemble of characters and storylines would be suited to the big screen. Even some cast members were doubtful about the transition. Before its release, the show’s Dowager Countess of Grantham, Dame Maggie Smith, voiced her concerns. Kevin Doyle, who plays footman-turned-teacher Joseph Molesley, recently shared with the Monitor that he had similar qualms.
“When we were filming the last season they mentioned the idea
