ITV has released a set of promotional photos for the next episode of Downton Abbey.

Episode 5 of the period drama’s final season airs at 9pm on Sunday 18 October on ITV.

> Buy the complete Season 1-5 boxset on Amazon.

Violet embroils the Minister of Health in the hospital row, but his visit ends in catastrophe. Meanwhile, Mary’s suspicions are aroused.

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