Goodbye to Downton - Series filmed in Hampshire ends

Final episode of Downton Abbey airs tonight Credit: ITV

The ITV drama series Downton Abbey ends this evening at 8.45pm with the final episode of the show, featuring the lives of an upper class family and their staff below stairs at a stately home.

The series penned by Julian Fellowes has been a success across the world. It was filmed at Highclere Castle on the Hampshire / Berkshire border.

Hampshire County Council has said that spending by the production team has brought the count's economy £8 million each year.

Here's ITV Meridian reporter Divya Kohli's report from the set of Downton Abbey, where she talks with the cast and crew.

Watch our report from behind the scenes at Highclere Castle - where 'Downton Abbey' is filmed

Find out more about Downton Abbey here including a sneak preview of the Christmas Special.