About this showing of Downton Abbey
The first episode of the glittering period drama. It is April 1912, and news arrives of the sinking of the Titanic with the loss of Downton's heir James and his son Patrick.
Previously on TV
Downton Abbey
Previously shown on ITV3 on Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 12:25.
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Airing details
ChannelITV3
StartsSun 13 Sep 2026, 12:25
EndsSun 13 Sep 2026, 13:55
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