Even after nearly six seasons, actress Joanne Froggatt is still amazed by Downton Abbey‘s success, especially in America. When the actress appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday, the host pointed out that it was very rare for such a British show to be a hit in the U.S., much less one on PBS.
“We were super surprised. It’s just been amazing,” Froggatt toldJimmy Kimmel. “Every time we come to the States we have such a warm welcome. … And I do think the American viewers have been such a big part of spreading the word of Downton across the world. And it’s when we realized the show was becoming really successful—when you guys liked it.”