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While many of the beloved characters earned their happy endings, his . Edna claims that Tom still seduced her, and Mrs Hughes reminds Edna it was she who got Tom drunk, then climbed into his bed, meaning she was in no way seduced. Occasionally her caring attitude may become even counterproductive, as when she advises that Daisy should not sacrifice that much of her spare time to try to self-educate herself, as she sees that hopes for that kind of lifestyle which would justify such efforts are set too high considering Daisy's chances to move in the social hierarchy of that era. When Cora gets out, she slips on the soap, causing her to miscarry. Inspector Vyner of Scotland Yard returns to Downton and informs Anna and Bates that they have discovered that Green attacked several women. Thomas is well aware that Lord Grantham and Carson are only keeping him on sufferance. Thomas also leads on the kitchen maid, Daisy, partly for his amusement (since it annoys the second footman, William Mason, who has feelings for her) and for ulterior motives. Towards the end of the second series, she becomes guilt-ridden when she finds out her meddling in Bates's private life has started a chain reaction which led to Vera's threatening to expose the family secrets and bring the Crawley family into disrepute. He later tells her how uncomfortable and idiotic he feels in the company of the Crawley's old friends. . He is an outspoken socialist, Irish nationalist and republican; during luncheons in the servants' hall, he had few qualms about espousing support for early Labour leader Keir Hardie. When Edna insists no one can know if she is pregnant or not, Mrs Hughes asks Tom if he really thinks Edna would have let herself get pregnant before she was sure she could have him. In the second series Christmas episode, it is apparent that Carlisle's pragmatism does not sit well with the Crawleys and he and Mary begin to argue more frequently, much to the consternation of Matthew and her grandmother. During the second series, Matthew serves in the First World War and both become engaged to other people, but after a series of obstacles, Matthew proposes to her again, and the two marry. She becomes distant from everyone, and is unable to even bear Mr Bates's touch, as she confesses to Mrs Hughes that she feels she no longer deserves him, and feels unclean. Shortly after their wedding night, Bates is arrested for murdering his previous wife, although Anna and the rest of the residents at Downton are convinced that he is innocent. Major Gordon then claims to be Patrick Crawley, the first cousin once removed of the Earl who perished with his father James Crawley in the sinking of the Titanic (neither of their bodies were recovered). Bates finally confronts Anna and reveals the truth; he realised Green was the attacker as soon as he returned to Downton, and he did intend to murder the valet the day he was killed. At the end of series one, William punches Barrow for his cruel remarks regarding Lady Grantham's miscarriage and the death of William's mother. In series six, Bates and Anna must deal with the shadow of Green's murder; however, the case is resolved quickly when a confession is made by another of Green's victims and Anna is freed from bail. Mrs Hughes Threatens Edna | Downton Abbey | Season 4 - YouTube Known for its extravagant set, charming characters and stellar ensemble cast, the series became a cultural. His father was a local farmer and William used to help with the horses. In series six, she and her father have left for America, only for them to return to stay at Downton in the third episode. Bates is less sure, but agrees that Anna will not be convicted. An unofficial will from Matthew comes into the family's hand, Thomas plots against Anna, Rose gets involved in a scrap at a servant's dance, and Mrs. Crawley tries to reconcile Carson and Trigg. They kiss and enjoy their reunion. After she got fired, Edna manages to come back to Downton to work as Cora's lady's maid. It is not known whether he went ahead and published the story. Despite being upset that she kept it from him, he comforts her when she tells him she thinks she's let him down. While participating in the "Albanian talks" he visits Downton as a guest, accompanying Evelyn Napier. However, Bates is not fooled, and when she returns to Downton, tells her he believes he knows what took them to London, believing the worst has happened. He visits Downton Abbey in 1917 as part of a tour of England to drum up support for the war effort. Patrick Gordon (played by Trevor White) is a major in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who made a request to stay at the convalescent home at Downton Abbey because he claims he is related to the Crawley family. After the war, with male staff able to be hired, the full household staff are brought up to the pre-war levels and Mr Carson is able to return to solely undertaking the duties of butler. Gregson then has Edith sign legal papers; should anything happen to him, she will inherit his modern London apartment and the newspaper. Beginning as a junior footman, he rose to become butler by 1890. Isobel later receives a marriage proposal from Lord Merton, and despite a health scare and his sons' attempts to prevent the marriage, Isobel decides to marry him in the final series. She tells him that she believed she was pregnant, but that she had miscarried, and that it had potentially happened twice before. Edna's the fucking worst! Deducing that Miss O'Brien is pressuring Jimmy to have Mr Carson demand Thomas leave Downton with no reference, he informs Lord Grantham of the details, and asks Thomas to give him a weapon to use against his former ally. The Branson/Edna saga was swiftly ended this week . Whilst Anna is pregnant, she still fears that as there are months to wait, the baby is still in danger of being lost, despite her husband's insistence that nothing will go wrong. In "The Finale", the final episode of the series and of the show, Anna is shown to be pregnant and still working as a ladies maid, much to the dislike and discomfort of Carson, who feels a woman in "her condition" should not be working. It's not such a free place any more. She declines. [4] Following his death, his son George becomes the heir to the earldom, and a letter is found that serves as a will for Mary to inherit Matthew's share of Downton. Although in some ways his character embodies the traditional values of the aristocracy, Robert does not shun all progress, and he is very protective of and loyal to his family and servants. Thomas tells O'Brien that his father was a clockmaker. Mr Bates reassures Anna that nothing will change between them, and that he will always support her. This helps Daisy drop any objections she has about their pairing. However, the investigation into Green's death begins to wind down, as the police have failed to find anything more than circumstantial evidence to link Bates to the crime. Edith struggles with revealing the truth about Marigold to Bertie before accepting him. 173 likes. Anna and Bates both visit Scotland Yard where Anna is forced to be part of an identity parade to which Bates is outraged. Anna reveals to him that she believed she was pregnant, but that morning had realised that she had miscarried their child, and that it wasn't the first time it had happened, but the third. He helps Matthew and Mary modernise Downton. But Mr Mason insists to Daisy she has to say goodbye to him properly, and offers to help her find the right words to say. However, Edith reveals to him that she is pregnant, and the child's birth will coincide with Bertie's departure date. Lord Grantham sends Thomas after Lady Edith, and Thomas can only watch in horror, unable to protect Jimmy this one last time. Tom and Lucy later have a child of their own, a female, named Violet after the now deceased Dowager Countess of Grantham. Before going to Munich to begin his path to obtain German citizenship, he and Edith spend their last night together, making love for the first and last time. In this, she failed, as Mrs. Hughes exposed her scheme (where she would have found a person to get pregnant by and tried to saddle the baby on Tom. Anna insists that they marry so that she will have legal rights if the worst happens. Bates, however, manages to prove his innocence. When he pushes into Jimmy's room, he catches Thomas Barrow in the act of trying to kiss Jimmy. Lady Rose Aldridge (ne MacClare) (portrayed by Lily James) (b. Tom Branson plays a major role in the first feature film, saving the king's life and courting Lucy Smith, who is the daughter of Lady Maud Bagshaw, lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary and a cousin of the Crawleys. Anna May Bates (ne Smith; born possibly in 1886) was head housemaid at Downton Abbey and is currently lady's maid to Lady Mary Crawley. MyAnna Buring: I had no idea I'd be returning to Downton Abbey John Drake (played by Fergus O'Donnell) is a tenant farmer on the estate of the Earl of Grantham. Tom is enraged when she tells him if he was good enough for his late wife then she is good enough for him. A racy new maid, another shock for Lady Edith and simmering tension between Matthew and Lady Mary. It was a decision that both of them would regret later. His aunt is Sarah O'Brien, who brings him forward as a candidate for the empty post based on his previous experience as a waiter at a hotel. Branson and Edna: Branson has adapted to his new life as Downton's agent quite well, but there are those who make him feel ashamed. As the heir to the Downton Abbey estate, Robert Crawley married Cora Levinson - a young, forward-thinking American, partly at the will of his father who wanted to . At that time, it is inferred that Jimmy has kept up appearances by teasing Thomas and giving him a very clear cold shoulder that even Alfred notices is extreme. Race row after Dame Edna says Downton is popular because there 'are no When Barrow begins treating himself to cure his homosexuality and is suffering, Baxter convinces him to see Dr Clarkson, after which Barrow treats her with more respect. Edith's repeated visits began to arouse the suspicion and anger of Drewe's wife. However, problems between the two are not over as Bates realises something has upset Anna. . She loses her virginity to him. Outwardly prim and somewhat strict in her manner as housekeeper, Mrs Hughes is essentially kindly and generous, as shown when she assists Ethel after she leaves her position and has a baby out of wedlock. In series six, despite her sister Mary's efforts to separate them, Edith marries Bertie Pelham, becoming a marchioness, and he and her family come to accept her daughter Marigold. Eventually he returns to his post as Robert's valet, and he and Anna rekindle their romance. During the first series he had strong feelings for Daisy. She would remain through the series end, after she revealed the whole story to Cora and Thomas' attempts to bully her were stopped. She would be canned after she tried everything to derail Tom's transition to the upstairs family. Robert then asks him to dinner after Tom Branson expresses his wish to baptise his daughter Catholic like himself, a decision Robert opposes. Unlike the other servants, she shows no respect when talking with Tom, and refuses to stand up when he enters the servants hall. He announces he is in love with Mary and proposes to her surprise, but she says they barely know each other, and she is not ready to marry again so soon after being widowed. She visits him in London, and he has a cocktail party that important artists and literary figures like Virginia Woolf attend. Matthew and Mary fall in love, but circumstances separate them, and Matthew becomes engaged to Lavinia Swire. However, Rosamund also supports Edith throughout Edith's unplanned pregnancy and with finding a way to raise the child. Horrified by Major Bryant's refusal to acknowledge Charlie and his father's bullying, Ethel refuses the offer. For his part, Mason knows how he is affecting them and tries to give them as much space as possible. Une soire extravagante Downton Abbey donne aux Crawleys une chance de renouer avec d . In series 6 only credited with the main cast in "The Finale". Anna returns to Downton in a lighter mood, which does not go unnoticed by Bates. During her visit to Violet in 1920, she unexpectedly joins Edith and Matthew on a trip to London, claiming that she is planning a surprise for her mother. Edna's Sickly Obsession with Tom | Downton Abbey - YouTube He would also gain the companionship of Mrs Patmore, Daisy dropping any objections she had about her father in-law and her superior at Downton Abbey being together. Headstrong, ambitious, and determined, Edna sets her sights on the recent widower Tom Branson. In the first film, she reveals she is pregnant with Bertie's child. In the third series, Ethel returns, having entered into a life of prostitution. O'Brien, Cora's lady's maid, schemes to get Cora to talk to Lord Grantham about Bates's unsuitability. However, when Logan auditioned for the role, the casting directors liked her Scottish accent so much that they decided to turn Mrs Hughes into a Scot.[11]. In the Christmas special he is invited by Lord Grantham to the traditional Christmas shoot but repeatedly turns it down. During a conversation with Bates, Anna tells him that something in her history could stack against her in a court case. She also feels, knowing Michael granted her power of attorney and she might inherit all he has if he is confirmed dead, that she must give something to their daughter, whom she then decides to reclaim. Daisy Mason, who is interested in Alfred, repeatedly tries to sabotage Ivy, Jimmy and Alfred in hopes that Alfred will realise that Ivy is no good for him. Harold then accompanies his mother to England in July 1923. This is a list of characters from Downton Abbey, a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece for ITV and PBS, respectively. In 1921, he hosts the Crawleys at Duneagle Castle, his family's Scottish estate. He returns to Crawley House immediately upon Mr Carson's recovery, though he goes to the great house with Matthew Crawley to be his full-time valet after his marriage to Lady Mary. I will not post major spoilers from series 4 without warning. Tom Branson was supposed to appear in only three episodes of the first series,[8] and Branson was originally Yorkshire-born. In the fifth series, Mary meets Henry Talbot, a race car driver. She describes Edna as dreaming of a life above her station and being waited on rather than waiting on others. She decides to avoid seeing him when he comes to say final goodbyes, but her father-in-law, whom she goes to see, convinces her she must say goodbye to him. In Italia, la stagione stata trasmessa in prima visione su Rete 4 dall'11 dicembre 2014 all'8 gennaio 2015.. La stagione copre il periodo di tempo da febbraio ad . At one point Grantham kisses Jane, but they are interrupted by an oblivious Mr Bates and they decide not to have an affair. Carson had expressed his concerns about Andrew's suitability after the gambling club incident, but Mrs Hughes, Barrow, and Daisy urge him to give Andrew a second chance. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. He later leaves Downton as he feels he is unfit for service. She reveals that she had stolen jewellery from a previous employer who treated her nicely, and she went to prison but was released early for good behaviour. Vera Bates uses the story to blackmail Bates into going back to her, which he does to save Anna's reputation. Downton Abbey stands as a show with great potential to become a classic for generations to come. Unlike many Russian aristocrats after the Revolution, Prince Kuragin does not appear to be an anti-Semite; when he meets Atticus Aldridge and realises his family fled Odessa due to the Tsar's anti-Jewish pogroms, he tells Atticus that he is "not proud of why they chose to go.". At the end of the series five Christmas special Mrs Hughes has accepted Mr Carson's marriage proposal. When a witness comes forward to claim Mr Green was murdered and the investigation reaches Downton, police question Bates and Anna on several occasions. With Matthew off at war and Mrs Crawley working with the Red Cross in France he and Mrs Bird, the family cook, find themselves in an empty house with no one to serve. The papers Lavinia stole inadvertently helped create the Marconi scandal. Thomas watches forlornly as Jimmy enters Lady Anstruther's room, silently wishing Jimmy was coming to him instead. It is Bates who intervenes to save Thomas's prospects after he attempts to seduce Jimmy, as he is unwilling to see another man lose his livelihood due to the schemes of others. He volunteers to help Mr Mason take care of Downton's pigs and shows an interest in farming. The episode ends with Anna and Bates sharing a Happy Christmas alone. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In the second feature film, Daisy and Andy are married and both living on the farm with Mr Mason. She has one sibling, a sister who lives in Lytham St Annes. Months later, while on vacation, he tells Edith he knows about Marigold, and he believes Michael was an honourable man, with which she agrees, stating Michael would have married her as soon as he could. She returns to work as Mary's lady's maid but is alone until Christmas. The rest of Anna's pregnancy goes seemingly without a hitch. In 1923 Harold Levinson apparently takes a liking to Daisy's cooking, and his valet Ethan Slade offers Daisy a position so she can come to America and work for him. After William is severely injured saving Matthew Crawley during the Battle of Amiens, Daisy agrees to marry him to give him some happiness in his life but is widowed six hours later. Left virtually penniless, he makes his way to England and settles in York, where he receives aid from a charity for migr Russian refugees. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. In the first film, set in 1927, Marigold is four or five years old and has returned to Downton with her mother and stepfather for the royal visit. Later he arranges Lavinia Swire's funeral and then the wedding for Matthew and Mary, even though the Archbishop of York performs it. Edna Braithwaite Ah yes, the scheming maid who tried to hit on Tom while he was mourning Sybil's death, got fired, then managed to worm her way back into Downton to work as Cora's lady's maid,. He previously served in the Army alongside the earl as his batman during the Boer Wars and suffered an injury to his right leg. Finally, Edna says she cannot be stopped from speaking to Cora. But Edith, Mary, Matthew and Isobel defend Tom, and Mary settles the matter once and for all by revealing Sybil did not object to her child being a Catholic. However, in episode 4 she begins to suffer severe cramps and fears she is suffering another miscarriage. However, it would endanger Anna once again, who is released on bail. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. His son Larry, who was once keen on Sybil, treats her husband Tom with rudeness and disrespect. Bates is suspicious that the attacker could be Mr Green, valet of Lord Gillingham. Erin La Rosa of BuzzFeed stated that the rape was "all pretty uncharacteristic for Downton Abbey, and all terribly upsetting. When Matthew returns from the First World War injured she refuses to leave him despite being told that he will never walk again and is impotent. A shocked Anna begins to ask how the case is sorted out but Bates silences her, saying they will speak of it later. Edna comforts him, which makes him think she is the only one who understood him those two days. In 1921, Rose's relationship with her mother has soured, though her relationship with her father is better. Thomas s'arrange alors avec Edna afin de faire passer Anna comme mdisante son sujet auprs de Cora - ce qui marche, Robert allant rappeler l'ordre M. Bates ce propos. Edna approaches him again when she sees him sitting by himself and gives him a large whiskey, saying she thinks he needs it. Ultimately, his actions do not matter, as she confesses to Matthew about Pamuk and Matthew proposes to her despite this. Richard Clarkson (played by David Robb) is the Crawley family doctor. Although Bates had hoped Thomas would leave with a good reference, Lord Grantham decides to let him stay on so Thomas can lend his skills to the upcoming cricket match between the village and the house. Cora tells Robert the whole story when he asks if there is another reason for Mary staying with Carlisle when she obviously does not like him. He attempts suicide but is rescued by his friends. Edith learns that he suffered a debilitating injury to his arm serving in the First World War, hence his refusal. The two try to continue their lives; however, both find it difficult to look past what has happened. She also discusses with Charles Blake his feelings for Mary. While Barrow is away in America with Lord Grantham (as John Bates asked to be excused from the trip to remain with his wife), Baxter grows closer to Joseph Molesley, who treats her with respect. She maintains a quarrelsome rivalry with Violet, the Dowager Countess, but this eventually develops into a genuine friendship, especially after Isobel is grief-stricken by Matthew's unexpected death and Violet's brief illness. He tells Robert in another letter how to contact him. During the First World War, Sybil serves as an auxiliary nurse and develops feelings for Tom Branson, the family's chauffeur and a staunch Irish nationalist. However, Mrs Hughes tells her there will be no offer because there is no child. In 1914, Matthew asks Mary to marry him, but she is hesitant because of circumstances regarding the inheritance of the estate. Thomas later tells Anna Bates that he's upset because he wasn't special to Jimmy, which Anna very adamantly disagrees with. Joseph Molesley (played by Kevin Doyle) (b. Barrow finds Jimmy just as he is cornered by two members of the opposing team, and puts himself in the way so Jimmy can avoid being beaten and mugged. Problems for Anna, however, continue. She uses her position to curry favour with Lady Grantham to consolidate her influence, although her actions usually benefit them both. In 1919, she asks Mrs Patmore if, after many years in service, she can be promoted from kitchen maid to assistant cook and Mrs Patmore agrees to ask Mrs Hughes if the budget can support promotion for Daisy. However, after James-Collier had filmed the first two episodes of the show the producers contacted his agent and asked if he would like to be optioned for the second and third series.[15]. She is petite, slim, and of average height. He also reveals that Bates is no longer a suspect, as the person seen talking to Green appeared to be shorter than him. Downton Abbey is a British period drama set in the fictional Downton Abbey, Yorkshire, country house of the Earl and Countess of Grantham, and follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Edna also remarks to Lady Grantham that anyone would be lucky to be a member of the Crawley family. Andy helps Mr Mason move into Yew Tree Farm with Mrs Patmore and Daisy. Anthony Strallan (played by Robert Bathurst) was Edith's much older suitor. She also wants her husband back since she has tried living on her own and does not like it. At five or six years old, in 1928, she has donned braids and runs to ask her mother play with her one warm day. Edna Braithwaite was a general maid who arrived at Downton Abbey in September 1921 and left soon after, then . In the second Christmas special, she accompanies Lady Grantham to Scotland to visit Duneagle Castle. 1891) is the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham and arguably the centre of interest of all the family story arcs in the series. An unofficial will from Matthew comes into the family's hand, Thomas plots against Anna, Rose gets involved in a scrap at a servant . 1873) was the butler of Crawley House, in the village of Downton, and valet for Matthew Crawley. Bates goes with her, and it is thought that his romance with Anna is over. He was planning to propose to Edith before Mary tricked him into thinking Edith would reject him and he leaves without an explanation. She plays the victim, and accuses him of using her, then casting her aside, and not being a man of honor. She reveals the story of Anna's attack but states that the attacker was a stranger who broke into the house. Mr. Pamuk's Death. MyAnna Buring - IMDb Vyner then asks that Anna visit Scotland Yard for further questions during the Crawleys' stay in London. Bates sneaks up behind Anna, surprising her, then pulls her aside. Eventually, his wife persuades him to accept the child as his grandson, and Mr Bryant offers to adopt Charlie. Still in the dark about her pregnancy, Anna begins to experience pains in episode 4, for which Lady Mary rushes her down to London, claiming to Bates that the emergency is hers, not Anna's. In series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. She has blond hair, fair skin, and midnight blue eyes. Following his father's premature death, George becomes heir to his grandfather Robert and the Downton estate. During the Battle of Amiens, he threw himself in front of Matthew to shield him from a shell explosion and both men were seriously wounded.