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The sixth season of Downton Abbey concludes on ITV this weekend, with just a Christmas special left to air next month before it’s all over. Romance blossoms but a betrayal of trust threatens the chance of lasting happiness. Thomas considers desperate measures. > Buy the complete Season 1-5 boxset on Amazon. Season 6 Episode 8 … >
The episode opens as the family accepts Henry Talbot’s invitation to view him race at Brooklands. Lady Mary is attracted to him, but we see storm clouds begin to gather. The Dowager Countess is still licking her wounds after Cora’s replacement of her as President of the hospital board. She decides to use the family’s … >
The Abbey is bustling with preparations for its first ever public tour. Lady Mary has decided – much to the consternation of Lord Grantham and Mr. Carson – to sell tickets to raise money for the hospital. Thank goodness Bertie Pelham looks in on Lady Edith and gives the hapless family some much-needed direction on … >
The final season of Downton Abbey continues on ITV this weekend. Downton Abbey opens its doors to the public for charity, and tensions between Cora and Violet reach a dramatic climax. > Buy the complete Season 1-5 boxset on Amazon. Season 6 Episode 6 airs at 9pm on Sunday 25 October on ITV. To whet … >
The fifth episode of Downton Abbey’s final season opens as Daisy helps Mr. Mason move into Yew Tree Farm. Mrs. Patmore supplies a hamper of refreshments and is soon serving tea to a grateful Mr. Mason. We suddenly see – as does Daisy – that Mr. Mason and Mrs. P are perfect for each other. … >
The final season of Downton Abbey continues on ITV this weekend. Violet embroils the Minister of Health in the hospital row, but his visit ends in catastrophe. Meanwhile, Mary’s suspicions are aroused. > Buy the complete Season 1-5 boxset on Amazon. Season 6 Episode 5 airs at 9pm on Sunday 18 October on ITV. To … >
The episode opens with Mr. Barrow enjoying his turn as butler while the Carsons are on their honeymoon. In typical Barrow fashion, he manages to irritate everyone at every turn, including Lord Grantham. “I don’t care for a lack of generosity,” he reminds Barrow. We’re starting to feel that the hints that Barrow is going … >
The final season of Downton Abbey continues on ITV next weekend. The Carsons’ absence is keenly felt both above and below stairs, as Mr Barrow has stepped in as butler. Anna’s pregnancy hits a snag and Lady Mary’s eye is on more than the estate. Meanwhile, Daisy continues her crusade on behalf of Mr Mason. … >
Episode 3 revolves around the happy occasion of the wedding of Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson. Mrs. Patmore and Anna are horrified over Mrs. Hughes’ choice of her brown “day dress” as her wedding gown. We agree. Mrs. Patmore goes all modern and springs into action, ordering a dress from a catalogue. When it arrives … >
Episode 2 begins with a glimpse of Mr. Mosley ironing the morning newspaper. At least economies haven’t reached to this level. Battle lines are drawn over the ownership of the local hospital, with Cora siding with Isobel while Lord Grantham tries to remain neutral, saying he’d like to avoid “blood on the carpet” when the … >