Downton Abbey star’s “extraordinary” drama with “powerful emotional core” has been confirmed on ITV

Penelope Wilton, known for Downton Abbey, and Jonathan Pryce, from Slow Horses, will star in ITV’s new four-part drama, Mavis Eccleston. The series is based on the true story of Mavis Eccleston, who survived a suicide pact with her husband after almost 60 years of marriage. After her husband’s death, Mavis was unexpectedly arrested and accused of murder.







