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New Downton Abbey series being secretly filmed, according to reports

Several news outlets have reported that a revival of the series is being "secretly" filmed at present in the UK
Several news outlets have reported that a revival of the series is being "secretly" filmed at present in the UK

A new series of popular period drama Downton Abbey is reportedly being "secretly" filmed in the UK.

A number of news outlets have reported that the show is set to return, with a source telling the Daily Mail that filming is already underway on the hugely popular show.

It is unknown at present if any of the show's main stars, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Joanne Froggatt and Irish actor Allen Leech - will return.

Allen Leech stars in the series as Tom Branson

ITV, who has aired the series to date, responded, "We aren't filming a new series [of the show] for ITV."

The show is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants. It was created and co-written by Julian Fellowes.

Enjoying huge popularity, the series ran for six seasons from 2010 to 2015, and also spawned two movies.

It is estimated that more than 120 million people worldwide have watched the series.

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