Season 3 poster for 'Downton Abbey' and a US premiere date of January 6, 2013 on PBS Masterpiece Classic!

"What is a weekend?" The new Season 3 poster for Downton Abbey, that is! lol, just had to say that again, as it's, well...the weekend (very appropriate for this post much like last year's S2 Downton Abbey news, haha!)...It's just been released via its website on PBS Masterpiece Classic with the S3 poster as the website's new background image. The aristocrat family and its servants are getting crowded on the poster too, which now includes new cast member, the legendary Shirley MacLaine. Check out the poster (click it to enlarge) above!

Also, here's more info for Downton's S3...

Season 3 of DOWNTON ABBEY
September 2012 on ITV
January 6 - February 17, 2013 on PBS

“Somebody will be born, and somebody will die, somebody pretty key in the cast, unfortunately not going to make it.” - Rebecca Eaton

Season 3 Premieres in Jan., 2013
Check local listings
The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic!

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