Off-screen romance! Lady Edith hooks up with her Downton co-star

The series may be well and truly over, but for these two Downton Abbey stars the romance continues. 

Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith, has reportedly found love with co-star Michael Fox who plays an illiterate footman named Andrew Parker in the popular ITV drama. 

It's a romance that would have caused endless controversy in the fictional universe of Downtown Abbey (a Lady and a footman?!), but in real life, it may just be a perfect match. 

"Laura and Michael struck up a great friendship during filming last year," a source has told the Sun. 

"They started off as mates but quickly realised there was chemistry there and decided to start dating.

"It's very early days still but they are really enjoying each other's company.

"The best part is that since the show ended they have had a lot more time to spend with each other."

Well at least something good has come out of the end of the series because most of us are still blubbering into our hankies. 

Laura has been a veteran of the show, having been involved with the production since the very first series. Meanwhile Michael joined the cast as the footman in the penultimate series. 

Well grab your finest coat Andrew Parker because you've pulled.