She was forced to leave school at the age of 11. When Thomas decides to buy extra food and supplies on the black market to sell to Downton's kitchen staff, she refuses to get involved in his business, but she sympathises with Thomas after he realises he has been swindled. But she refused him and he married a woman named Ivy and had a son, Peter. He previously served in the Army alongside the earl as his batman during the Boer Wars and suffered an injury to his right leg. A visit to Dr Clarkson confirms that the suspicious lump is not cancer, but only a benign growth. His last name remains unknown. He volunteers to help Mr Mason take care of Downton's pigs and shows an interest in farming. Bates then invite O'Brien to his cottage, and whispers the words "her ladyship's soap" in her ear, before warning her that unless she calls Jimmy off, he will not keep her secret. Daisy gave in to Andrews flirtatiousness and told him shed made up her mind about many things, including to move in with Mr. Mason, where Andrew was learning the farm trade. ), moving on from Downton with handshakes and warm wishes for both those from upstairs and downstairs. When Bates is deemed guilty and is sentenced to be hanged, Anna breaks down and briefly prepares to leave Downton Abbey with Lady Mary, whom she is very close to, offering to accompany her mistress on an extended holiday to America, much to Mary's delight. Anna returns to Downton in a lighter mood, which does not go unnoticed by Bates. She has one sibling, a sister Becky, who lives in Lytham St Annes Lancashire. Thomas is quickly drawn to Jimmy, whose flirty and vague behaviour leads him to believe that Jimmy might be interested in sharing a homosexual relationship. George V (Guy Williams) is the king to whom Rose MacClare is presented at court in 1923. Vyner then asks that Anna visit Scotland Yard for further questions during the Crawleys' stay in London. During the War, he served with Charles Blake in the Royal Navy aboard Jellicoe's flagship HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland. This engagement is broken off and during the war he is injured. As the series rolled on, each character's personality became more clear, making the Downton Abbey casts scale of likability more apparent. Mr Albert Mason (played by Paul Copley) is the father of William, the Downton footman who died of injuries received in the Great War. She returns to work as Mary's lady's maid but is alone until Christmas. In 1913, Mason's wife dies of a heart attack leaving him on his own on their farm. She also seems to have protective feelings towards Daisy when she suspects that some of the other staff such as Thomas or Miss O'Brien are trying to make a fool or take advantage of her. In episode 5, Bates is insistent that nothing will go wrong with the pregnancy, when Anna begins to worry. Shortly after this, of her free will, Jane leaves service at Downton. However, she eventually decides she does not want to marry any of them, providing a shock, especially for Tony. Andrew is hired by Carson on a temporary basis to work the week of Lady Rose MacClare's wedding at Grantham House in London. By series 4 the love triangle is getting nowhere until Alfred decides to leave after catching Ivy kissing Jimmy. Lenker states that the character is initially "a solid villain" but develops and "he gradually became one of the most beloved members of the Crawley family staff". 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. Shortly beforehand, Thomas signs up to the Royal Army Medical Corps in an effort to avoid being sent to the frontline for the war that is soon coming. Not really.". The evidence does not portray Bates in a good light; the jury finds him guilty of the murder of his wife, and he is sentenced to be hanged. And with his booming voice and laddish sex appeal, he seemed an odd partner for shy, softly spoken Phyllis. She loses her virginity to him. When Kevin does Pirates, I usually go with him. Mrs Hughes and the staff are dismayed at his ideas, and she pins a postcard featuring a beach scene on the wall in the office he is working to try to drop a hint. In the Christmas special he is invited by Lord Grantham to the traditional Christmas shoot but repeatedly turns it down. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. I don't read much about what people say and certainly don't think people think of me as a 'national treasure'. The show ran for six successful seasons, from 2010 to 2016, per IMDb, and also inspired two spinoff movies, the second of which is slated for release in 2022 and takes the characters to the south of France (via Tatler). She is one of eleven children and her parents are deceased. Mrs Hughes is concerned that her upcoming marriage to Charles Carson will involve wanting Carson to have a "full" marriage, or in other words, a marriage involving sexual intercourse. Because Alfred quickly becomes enamored with the new kitchen maid, Ivy Stuart, Jimmy also takes an interest. March 4, 2016 / 1:53 PM They eventually move to a cottage on the Downton grounds. Cousin Matthew's meek fiance fell victim to the Spanish flu, freeing him up to marry Lady Mary. The two try to continue their lives; however, both find it difficult to look past what has happened. Bates goes with her, and it is thought that his romance with Anna is over. 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. Below is a photo of Lady Edith with her sisters, Lady Mary and Lady Sybil, before the ill-fated wedding. She dies at the end with Robert, Cora, Mary, Edith, Bertie, Denker, Isabel and Dickie by her side. Despite not hearing from him, her intense romantic affections for him never falter. She stops him and assures him Anna still loves him, and decides to tell him so he would stay, feeling Bates' departure would finish Anna. They had been too scared to come forward before but had now stepped forward and informed the police of his actions. Some of the family do not recognise her at first, but when they do they are surprised at her elevated status. But because Ivy has a crush on Jimmy, Alfred decides to confront Jimmy about the fact that he's not interested in her. Bates is suspicious that the attacker could be Mr Green, valet of Lord Gillingham. He thanks her, clearly very touched, after they talk about it later. Tomorrow night according to pictures released this week by Carnival Films, the makers of Downton Abbey there will be a happy ending to this gentle romance. He is extremely tall, which Carson comments is almost too much, even though height is a desirable aspect for a footman. Despite the pains, Anna is fine, as her body is adjusting to pregnancy. Mary slyly arranged for Edith to have dinner at the Ritz with Bertie, who professed his love for the unlucky sister. In the second film, Mary has a flirtatious relationship with a film director named Jack Barber, but she stays faithful to Henry. Before working at Downton Abbey, Mrs Hughes was "walking out" with a country farmer named Joe Burns. Just take care." Mrs. Patmore had cornered her in the hallway as she finally shrugged on her coat at the end of the night. For example, when Mrs Hughes got the all clear on the possibility of her having cancer shesaw Mr Carson singing because he was so relieved. In September 1921, Mary gives birth to their son George, but Matthew is killed in a car crash while driving home from the hospital. However at the very end, Mrs Patmore notices a familiar face has snuck into the room. Edith then invites him to a party at Downton, where he begins to earn her father's respect. 3. Mrs. Hughes, who's no Julia Child, asks. This puts strain on the couple, as Anna is too frightened to ask John the truth of his trip to York. When Kevin said hed got a part in Downton, I thought he was winding me up, she said. In 1920, he expresses his wish to name Daisy his sole heir, and asks her to come live at the farm so he may teach her how to run it. In episode 2, Bates discovers Anna yet again upset, after having told Lady Mary about her pregnancy problems. Mrs. Hughes goes with him to dinner and the fair, but after realizing that she is no longer the same farm girl of past years (and that Downton would most likely fall to pieces without her) she again refuses and continues in her post. In the final episode of the series, she falls for Andy Parker, the new footman who has been helping at Mr Mason's farm. Carson's main complaint is that a valet should perform extra duties outside of just seeing to Lord Grantham, including carrying trays and acting as a third footman if necessary. Downton Abbey closed its doors to fans on Christmas 2015, after six seasons unfurling the story of the Crawley family. Sybil (now pregnant) and Tom return to Downton after fleeing Ireland in the third series, where Sybil gives birth to a daughter but dies soon after due to eclampsia. Isobel Grey (formerly Crawley, ne Turnbull), Lady Merton (played by Penelope Wilton) is Matthew's widowed mother. Offscreen, however, actor Phyllis Logan is worlds away from the buttoned-up housekeeper. She and Tom then confront Edna, where she reveals evidence behind Edna's scheme and threatens to ruin her if she does not leave and keep quiet. Horrified, Alfred is pressured by his aunt, O'Brien, to report the incident to Carson, as homosexuality is considered a crime at this time. This makes Bertie, as the nearest male heir, the new Marquess of Hexham. Albert Travis (played by Michael Cochrane) is the Rector of St Mary's Downton whose living is under the patronage of the Earl of Grantham. However, Edith reveals to him that she is pregnant, and the child's birth will coincide with Bertie's departure date. In the fourth series, Mary is pursued by three suitors: Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham), Evelyn Napier, and Charles Blake. For example, he recalls that he and the sisters disliked their governess, which Edith identifies specifically as Frulein Kelder. Cora discovers the situation just before Bryant is killed in battle, and later arranges for the Major's parents to come to Downton. Lady Rose Aldridge (ne MacClare) (portrayed by Lily James) (b. She is devoted to Robert and his family and thus feels it is her duty to speak her mind on every possible occasion, though her interference in her nieces' decisions often has disastrous results. As the Minister for Health, the future Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (Rupert Frazer) is persuaded to dine at Downton Abbey by Violet in May 1925 (his wife Anne is her goddaughter). In the third series, Thomas and O'Brien's alliance begins to fall apart with the appointment of her nephew Alfred as footman. [2] Edith is often the "forgotten" one as she is not considered as pretty and smooth-talking as her older sister, Mary, or as daring and passionate as her younger sister, Sybil. Mrs Hughes, like Mr Carson and Tom Branson, is unhappy about the fact that Edna Braithwaite has returned, and is certain that they cannot have her back. Furious over this, she tells the judge in her divorce case that Bates paid her off to consent to it. When former chauffeur Tom Branson returns to Downton Abbey as Lady Sybil's husband she is one of the few servants who accept the new situation. He also has a special place in his heart for Lady Mary, given she was the first child born at Downton during his tenure as butler. It is to Carlisle, as a man of influence, that Lady Mary turns to when she concludes that marrying Matthew is not an option. The tale becomes known to other members of the family after it becomes a rumour in London. Logan is also glad that the show brings respite to those struggling to contend with the pandemic. Although scheming in nature and always looking to manipulate circumstances to her and Thomas's benefit, she has a conscience and softens up over the second series. In the second season, Bates is plagued by his estranged wife Vera, who is out for revenge. He also insists that Ethel cannot prove that Charlie is Major Bryant's child. Welcome to MsMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Downton Abbey Moments. A distraught Bates along with Lady Mary is adamant that Anna will not be convicted or even go to trial. After discussing Edith's child, Marigold, at the servants dinner, Bates notices she has become subdued. After the war ends he covers for Carson when he falls ill with Spanish influenza, only to accidentally become drunk while tasting the wine for dinner. Bates goes to York for the day but does not reveal the reason for going and Mr Green dies in Piccadilly after "falling into the road". Lord Grantham's youngest daughter succumbed to complications during childbirth, leaving former chauffeur Branson a single father. He continues to notice the change in her mood after Anna tells Mary that she believes she is pregnant again. Carson, relieved, responds to the news by singing as he goes about his work, making her smile. A typical man. Bates is overjoyed by the news. Image Via ITV. She first meets Matthew when he is back in England on leave from the Army and they later become engaged. This all occurs when Matthew and his mother were away in France, in the trenches and field hospitals respectively. He was hospitalised in Leeds as Downton, then used as a convalescent home, was only for officers, but William's father could not afford to leave his farm or repeatedly travel to and fro to visit. He knew Mary since they were young children, but they did not become reacquainted as adults until after Matthew's death at the end of series three. One of her most constant traits is her unfailing devotion to Downton as her home and, eventually, the estate which she will preside over. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. When she finds Carson's old colleague Charles Grigg has fallen on hard times, she steps in and helps him when Carson would not, and encourages him to let his old wounds heal. Richard Carlisle (played by Iain Glen) is the fianc of Lady Mary Crawley in series 2. Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson get married in the St. Michael and All Angels Church. Eventually they do, and she even takes a picture of Carson's old love Alice Neal and frames it for him. After failing to persuade Dr Clarkson to "bend the rules", a furious Violet manages to pull some strings to have William sent back to Downton, where he was cared for by Lady Edith. We Bought a New House My Audition as a Story Teller The Car Ride The (almost forgotten) Jump Rope Blog Post The tragic O'Brien soap incident. Downton Abbey and Harry Potter are two of Britain's most popular franchises, though they have only one other thing in common: Maggie Smith, who plays Violet Crawley on Downton and Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.She was fantastic in both roles but they weren't very satisfying, according to Smith.Fans, on the other hand, seem to have gotten a lot more out of both Downton and . Hot as hell. If Rose got divorced tomorrow,. When Green returns to the Abbey, Bates is further convinced of his guilt. I kept asking him, No, what are you really doing? When I realised it was true, I was a bit miffed that he hadnt asked me first, but I liked having him around and Id love to work with him again.. After Lady Grantham is struck by a severe case of Spanish flu, O'Brien maintains a bedside vigil, attempting to atone for the miscarriage. When Elsie turns his proposal down he later married Ivy (died 1910) and had one son Peter, who joined the army. By the end of the series, Molesley finds work as a schoolteacher. Tom doesn't learn her true identity until later. Years of gentle friendship and mutual respect between Downton Abbeys butler Mr Carson and housekeeper Mrs Hughes have blossomed into the slowest and most tender of courtships. He also helps cover up the scandal that the murder trial of Downton valet Bates would cause. During a dinner in his honour, Branson, the Irish nationalist and socialist chauffeur, attempts to avenge himself on the Army by pouring a soup tureen of slop over the general, but he is stopped in time by Carson the butler (who after reading Branson's apology note to Lady Sybil, found by Anna, thought Branson meant to assassinate the general). He is a major figure in the community in his own right, as evidenced in series five when he is asked to chair a committee building a memorial to townsmen who died during the First World War. Mrs. Hughes remains impassive, but replies (shortly after realizing what he was asking) with great happiness that she accept the proposal, saying with playful eyes "I thought you'd never ask" . Edith learns that he suffered a debilitating injury to his arm serving in the First World War, hence his refusal. Baxter is not telling the whole story, something Molesley is convinced of when he hears the same story from Barrow. It made her smile. Rose later becomes attracted to Sir John Bullock, a guest at a Downton house party with whom she later meets up in London along with some of her relatives. She is a widow as her husband died during the First World War. He leaves Downton, telling Carson in a letter that he has confessed to murdering Green in order to have Anna freed. Who inherits Downton? In the fifth series, Mary meets Henry Talbot, a race car driver. In the first feature film, Bertie is asked by King George V to accompany him on a three-month tour of Africa. Pamuk rebuffs him and later uses this incident to blackmail Thomas, threatening to inform Lord Grantham about his indiscretion unless Thomas agrees to guide Pamuk to the room of Lady Mary later that same evening. At the end of Series Three, Jimmy is promoted to first footman, but he holds a grudge against Thomas into the Christmas Special. Jessica Brown-Findlay was the first leading cast member to leave Downton Abbey, but the actress made it clear from the start exactly how long she intended to remain with the series. O'Brien is one of several servants asked to testify at Bates's trial and is genuinely relieved when they learn that Bates had been reprieved. Carson wants it to be in the Great Hall of Downton Abbey, but Mrs Hughes disagrees because she "doesn't want to be a servant on her wedding day." Her big television break came when she played the upper crust Lady Jane Felsham in Lovejoy a role she occupied for seven years. Ethel tells Mrs Hughes that her neighbours think she is a war widow but admits that Major Bryant refuses to acknowledge that he is Charlie's father, despite Ethel and Mrs Hughes's best efforts to get him to admit paternity. When Lady Rose returns to Downton, having had a child of her own, and asks when the baby is due, Anna reveals that she is about ten days away from her due date. Shortly after the war, Cora has Spanish influenza and nearly dies before making a full recovery. It's the second film spinoff of the early 1900s British drama, which ended its six-season run on PBS i n 2015. Soon, however, Mrs Hughes tells Mr Bates what happened to Anna, although she refuses to disclose who was the culprit. Two years later, they had a baby, David. [2] Early on, she is portrayed as a petulant and cold young woman; as the series progresses, however, she shows more vulnerability and compassion. Though Mary struggles to overcome her lingering grief about Matthew's death, she realises she loves Henry, and the two marry at the end of series 6. The episode ends with Anna and Bates sharing a Happy Christmas alone. She is best friends with Mrs Patmore. He has a stern, but fatherly, disposition over the servants. Moreover, her sweet love affair with the equally stoic Mr. Carson further endeared the housekeeper to everybody watching at home. 1862) is the housekeeper at Downton Abbey. Mrs. Hughes had come and gone two mornings ago, briskly and with her usual touch of kind sentimentality. Gwen endears herself to the family by recalling the everlasting selflessness and generosity of the late Lady Sybil. She struck him; however, she did not kill him, merely wounded him. He also reveals that Bates is no longer a suspect, as the person seen talking to Green appeared to be shorter than him. Daisy Parker (formerly Mason (ne Robinson)) (played by Sophie McShera) is the kitchen maid, later assistant cook, at Downton. Later, at the memorial, Mary speaks to Bates, certain that Anna will not be convicted, and feels there will not even be a trial, as the police have nothing to go on. In the last episode she is the first person at Downton to become aware of the chauffeur Tom Bransons interest in Lady Sybil as she observes Lady Sybil and Branson holding hands for a short moment in celebration of the housemaid Gwen having finally succeeded in getting a job as a secretary. Carson is mortified when he suffers severe chest pains while serving the family dinner and as a consequence is forced to accept help from the female staff. The year is 1925 but older women's body shame persists in 2016. Prince Igor Kuragin (Russian: ; played by Rade Sherbedgia) is a former Russian nobleman forced into exile as a result of the 1917 Revolution. He has a sister, Mrs Chetwood, who writes to Cora with the recipe for his favourite dessert, apple charlotte. This scheme fails, however, when he is sold worthless goods and is rendered penniless. In 1996, Julian Fellowes learned that, according to a friend's great aunt's diary, around 1890 a diplomat did die in the bed of a single woman; the woman and a matron carried the diplomat's corpse to his guest bed, where a valet later found him; the secret was kept for a century.[22]. She gives it to Lady Mary, who destroys it after Bates uses his skills as forger and pickpocket in suppressing a royal scandal. Phyllis continued to work playing opposite Helen Baxendale in the TV series An Unsuitable Job For A Woman. [5] A Huffington Post poll revealed that 85% of the respondents expressed dislike of Matthew's death. Ambitious, she decides that she no longer wants to work in service and saves up her money to buy a typewriter to take a correspondence course in typing and shorthand. After Thomas excels in the match, Lord Grantham decides to keep him on in the new position of under-butler, much to Bates' consternation since Barrow now nominally outranks him. Edith accepts him, and they marry on New Year's Eve 1925. In a journey to the highlands it is revealed that Dr Clarkson has developed romantic feelings for Isobel Crawley. In the 2019 film she and Andy have become engaged, but she shows little enthusiasm for marriage. Despite these virtues, Robert's adherence to tradition lets him down in other ways. But she still holds Hughes close to her heart. From then on, though clear she disapproves of Ethel's choices, Mrs Hughes smuggles food to the poverty-stricken Ethel and her infant son, attempting several times to give an irresponsible Major Bryant Ethel's letters. Barrow is badly beaten instead. Gordon convinces Lady Edith by relating experiences in Downton. In Series 5, Mrs. Hughes tells Mr. Carson that O'Brien has left Lady Flintshire to serve as lady's maid to the wife of the new governor of the Bombay Presidency in British India. With the announcement of a movie sequel scheduled for release in March 2022, we're celebrating the best Downton Abbey quotesfrom both upstairs and down. His good looks are widely commented on and attract both Mary and Thomas. Though unwilling to register an official opinion upon hearing Ethel's decision not to give up her son Charlie, she is much kinder towards Ethel, perhaps even with some small degree of admiration. They then share their first kiss. "She's not one to just roll over and die with her legs in the air," Logan told Town & Country . She has one sibling, a sister who lives in Lytham St Annes. Furthermore, she looks out especially for William, who is often melancholy due to homesickness and Thomas Barrow's bullying. Mr. Bates' mean old first wife killed herself and made it look like he'd murdered her. He is arrested in front of the entire Downton staff after Lavinia's funeral and is put on trial, during which some other staff members at Downton and Robert are called to testify. 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Mrs. Hughes has described her sister as being born "not quite right in the head" and has been privately caring for her since their mother died. In episode 6 he insists on paying for Anna to have an appointment with Dr Ryder when she begins to experience lingering pains again, and asks that she stop keeping him in the dark. Then a close friend looked at me one day and said, Youre pregnant. In the first series, she is asked to stand-in for Mrs Patmore as cook at the Abbey while she is away having an eye operation. 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. Lord Grantham, after being pressured by Cora and Carson to see how Bates is not fulfilling his job properly, regretfully tells Bates that it is not working out. He is initially reticent about his family, but mentions that his great-grandfather and his family were Russian Jews from Odessa who had emigrated to England during the 19th century and eventually anglicised their family name. When Jimmy returns with Dr. Clarkson and the other fair-goers, they find Thomas beaten and bloody. It is impossible to recognise Major Gordon as Patrick Crawley because his face was severely burned during the Battle of Passchendaele. While there, she apparently comes to like Lady Flintshire and manages to arrange to become her lady's maid. They love to dislike her. When the war ends, Thomas tries to make a profit by taking advantage of the nationwide rationing by selling goods on the black market. In the first series, she is shown to have feelings for first footman Thomas, something that Mrs Patmore tries to discourage as she can see that Thomas is "not a ladies' man". A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. She decides, with some encouragement from Mrs Patmore, to allow William his fantasy to boost his morale in battle and gives him a photo. Robert and Cora, whove had their own marital struggles, saw both their surviving daughters happy. She also discovers a ticket in John Bates's coat indicating he went to London from York, and did not remain in York like he claimed. [citation needed] Moreover, actor Leech wanted to audition for Thomas Barrow, but chose Branson. The two attempt to move past the attack, but both find it very difficult. Later in series 6, Branson is instrumental in setting up Lady Mary with Henry Talbot, and in the series finale, goes in with Talbot on an automobile dealership. This greatly upsets the farmer's wife, who was led to believe that the child was the orphaned daughter of her husband's friend whom she never met. Downton Abbey got some things correct, but some wrong. When Rose responds that the prince was very popular, the king dryly remarks that "the prince is never short of popularity." 08:53 GMT 03 Oct 2015. When he told Lord Grantham. 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. But Carson replies that this is the point: he wants to be stuck with her. During the 2014 Christmas special, Anna awaits trial in prison as Mary and Bates visit her. Later, having returned to Grantham House, Mrs Hughes interrupts Anna and Lady Mary and informs them that Vyner has returned and has come to arrest her. He also comes to Downton Abbey for dinner later that year. During an informal ball in the servant's hall, he dances with Daisy. Ned Ehrbar is an entertainment producer for CBS News. Tony later calls off his engagement to Mabel, because of his interest in Mary. He has a close relationship with Mrs Hughes, built up over a quarter-century of overseeing the household staff. Lady Edith has recently learned to drive and she volunteers to drive their tractor. Thomas later tells Anna Bates that he's upset because he wasn't special to Jimmy, which Anna very adamantly disagrees with. However, having bought the train ticket to London in York, he decided not to go through with the plan at the last minute, as he considered his actions would do far more harm than good, since he would certainly have been hanged for the crime if convicted; his love for his wife proved greater than his desire to defend her honour. The show provides us with stories of romance, betrayal, loss, and love. Mrs. Elsie Carson (ne Hughes) "We must all have our hearts broken once or twice before we're done." A perennial favorite, Mrs. Carson possesses many positive qualities. He also later mentions Jimmy to Phyllis Baxter in a bout of sadness and annoyance that he's gone. The period drama surrounding the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley clan and their servants is a wonderful tale. as Matthew dies in a car crash on the way home. Mary offers to take Anna to London, paying for her to visit Dr Ryder, the doctor that had treated Mary for problems when she had trouble conceiving a child with Matthew. He starts his employment there in 1910 as a junior footman. What most viewers will not realise is that the heartwarming storyline about finding love after your youthful dreams of romance have faded will have had great resonance for the actress who plays Mrs Hughes, Phyllis Logan, 59. He returns to Downton as first footman although, as always, he plans to move up to a higher position in the house staff. After Larry unremorsefully calls Tom "only a grubby little chauffeur chappie", Lord Merton angrily tells him to be silent, and apologises very sincerely to Tom for what Larry did, adding his hope that Tom would recover before the wedding. Before she can bring herself to tell him about Marigold, Mary peevishly reveals the truth. An overconfident Thomas makes a snide remark that Mr Bates can do nothing to stop him only for Bates to violently grab him and shove him against the wall, proving that despite his disability he is not to be underestimated. Fearing for his safety, Lord Grantham had him assigned to Matthew Crawley's battalion to be his batman. She asks for large amounts of money, refusing a divorce so he cannot marry fellow servant Anna, and blackmails him, threatening to expose Lady Mary's secret. DOWNTON Abbey's Hugh Bonneville has ended up in the doghouse - after revealing HE was responsible for having the show's beloved labrador retriever killed off. He continues to do so after Barrow returns, telling her that he does not care to know what Barrow has over her, but urges her to stand up to him and not let him make her do things she does not wish to do. When Vera dies (we later find out by suicide), Bates is accused of her murder. Lady Anstruther, returned from France, orchestrates a plan to turn up at Downton Abbey in pursuit of Jimmy. She receives some money from a deceased family member, purchases a cottage in the nearby community of Haughton-le-Skerne and opens a Bed and Breakfast, hiring her niece, Lucy to help her. ", "It looked as if he was chewing the mouth of that poor girl! When news reaches the Crawleys confirming Michael Gregson's tragic death, Lady Edith tells a terribly distraught Mrs Drewe the truth, reclaims her daughter, and flees to London. , updated I was knocked out by her right away. Lord Grantham insists on using his influence to get Freddie into Ripon Grammar School and paying the school fees in future. I thought youd never ask.. In between serving in the Anglo-Boer War and joining the staff at Downton Abbey, John Bates went to prison for a theft that Vera had committed. Anna swears her to secrecy, but Mrs Hughes tries to get her to mend her relationship with Mr. Bates (which has soured because she is avoiding him), and will not hear of Anna thinking of suicide (which she plans on doing if she turns out to be carrying Green's child). Edith finally got her happy ending. In the second feature film, Andy and Daisy are married and both living together on the farm with Mr Mason, and after the departure of Thomas Barrow it is hinted that Andy will succeed Barrow as Downton's butler. At other times, Mrs Patmore becomes flustered and takes her frustration out on Daisy. His mother later tells George that it was time for his bedtime, and about the sudden demise of his father Matthew, only moments after his birth. Angry, she casts Jimmy off, and Jimmy laments to Thomas that the whole venture was a waste of time and money. Michael encouraged Edith to never be afraid to speak her mind and to write about whatever she wanted, even if it was not expected of a woman. More or less, she runs the entire servant branch of Downton Abbey alongside Thomas Barrow, after he replaced her husband, Charles Carson, as butler. Later he arranges Lavinia Swire's funeral and then the wedding for Matthew and Mary, even though the Archbishop of York performs it. She likes the hustle and bustle of being in the house and the kitchens and organizing. I thought I was probably infertile. Carson and Mrs. Hughes from "Downton Abbey" occupy the same time period (the '10s and '20s) and the same positions as Stevens and Miss Kenton; they've shared some of the same plots, too.. However, when he goes to reclaim the dog, he discovers her missing, and in his panic trying to find her in the woods, trips on several fallen branches and becomes muddied. For example, Rosamund's influence causes complications and delays Mary and Matthew's engagement during the first two series. 1865), usually called Lord Grantham, is the 7th and current Earl of Grantham. Her Aunt Rosamund finds out and accompanies her to get the abortion in London. Chamberlain later reveals to Tom that he had been blackmailed into attending by Violet, who knew of his role in one of the notorious pranks performed by his brother-in-law, Horace de Vere Cole (in their youth, de Vere Cole, Chamberlain and some others had disguised themselves as workmen and had dug a trench across Piccadilly Circus, causing a massive traffic jam "from the East End to Belgrave Square."). They have three children, the youngest being Rose. She is originally from Argyll, Scotland and her father was a tenant farmer to an unknown family. Profession head housekeeper. 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. She appeared in the film, played by Geraldine James.[24]. Molesley is not happy with the prospect, thinking it degrading to become a footman when he has been trained as a valet and butler. Also in Series Four, Alfred is still caught up in the downstairs "love square". He eventually takes a position in a smaller household, but when Carson develops an illness, Barrow is invited back to Downton to become the new butler. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. Some also appear in two film sequels: Downton Abbey (2019), and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022). By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. She appeared in the first film. While in England he makes the acquaintance of the Hon. "It wasn't anything, my girl. In Series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. William Mason (played by Thomas Howes) (d. 1918) was the second footman at Downton. Anna is then given a trial date and Bates is forced into taking action. A shocked Mrs. Hughes finds new maid Ethel and house guest/patient Major Bryant in bed in the servant's quarters. She reacts callously at first, reminding him of his place, but soon comes to apologise, and finally breaks down and cries. Downton Abbey Staffel 5 | Serie 2010-onlineUsers.length }} User Online {{ tweet.login }} Determined to find any way to legally marry Edith, he learns if he becomes a German citizen he can divorce Lizzy. Cora is surprised but confused. Inspector Vyner of Scotland Yard returns to Downton and informs Anna and Bates that they have discovered that Green attacked several women. Gwen Harding (born Dawson) (played by Rose Leslie) was a housemaid at Downton. Isobel Crawley knows of a cure, but as a modern medical technique it is unfamiliar to Dr Clarkson, who is reluctant to try it. She warns Tom that he may lose his job and end up with a broken heart if he is not careful. Livid, she dismisses Ethel, who later reappears with the announcement that she is pregnant. Anna is frightened that Bates discovered the truth and took his revenge. She tells Anna that she remembers Vera had dried food under her fingernails, meaning that Vera made the pie herself knowing that her husband would be implicated for murder. At Christmas there is still no sign of him, but at the Christmas carol service Bates manages to sneak in; he surprises Anna, and pulls her away from the crowd. Series 6 deals with Carson's and Hughes' marriage and life as a married couple. She uses her position to curry favour with Lady Grantham to consolidate her influence, although her actions usually benefit them both. Barrow asks Mr Carson to hire Andrew for the job. Downton Abbey ran for six critically acclaimed and highly beloved seasons from 2010 to 2015. "Downton's success did take us all by surprise and especially the love of it in the States," she told theMirror. The rest of Anna's pregnancy goes seemingly without a hitch. Nellie Melba (Kiri Te Kanawa) gives an operatic performance at the Abbey in 1922, where Cora intervenes to ensure she is treated as a guest of the family rather than a member of staff. William had three brothers and a sister but all died at or shortly after birth, leaving him as the only child. And then there is Cora and Robert who, at times, was a lovely couple, and at other times made you want to tear your hair out. Nevertheless, he maintains a fascination with medicine. Eventually Mary breaks off the engagement to him after the pair argue with increased frequency, and after Lord Grantham discovers the truth from Lady Grantham and advises Mary not to be unhappy with someone she does not love. Horrified by Major Bryant's refusal to acknowledge Charlie and his father's bullying, Ethel refuses the offer. Before 1912, she lived in Manchester with the Crawleys as their cook, but when they moved, she went with them. The Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (Kate Phillips) is the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Shes amazing, so sane, calm and thoughtful., That was in 1994. By 1923, he still has not been found, but pieces of what happened to him are coming to light. She reveals that her father died when she was about six years old and that her mother remarried, of which Bates already knew, however Anna had not told him the whole story. They often share wine in her sitting room or his pantry. He hides the Crawley family dog, Isis, whom he hopes to "find" to curry favour with Lord Grantham. Matthew eventually relents and uses the money to save Downton Abbey from bankruptcy following Lord Grantham's having lost his wife's fortune through bad investments. However, Lady Edith misses Marigold and decides to have Marigold grow up on the farm of Timothy Drewe, a sympathetic local farmer. ", The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election. But most importantly, she asked him to keep it quiet until after Ediths wedding. The pair see each other often in London during series six, and they fall in love. Marigold is born in Geneva, Switzerland and adopted by a Swiss couple. Now, with the release of a feature film of the same name due to be released on Sept. 20, written by series creator Julian Fellowes, here is a refresher on where everyone from the Crawley family including those who kept the Abbey in order ended up in the series finale. He first appears onscreen after Lord Grantham has given Carson permission to hire another footman in addition to Alfred Nugent. Charles Ernest Carson (b. In the second film, their son, Peter, is an infant, and Edith is once again involved in the day-to-day running of her publishing company and writing articles. Fellowes initially intended for Mrs Hughes to be a Yorkshire native. In series 6 only credited with the main cast in "The Finale". She is 26 at the beginning of the series. Despite the concern of her husband and of Lady Mary, Anna does keep working, although some of her duties are undertaken by other members of staff. "[12] Emily Orley, also of Buzzfeed, argued that the storyline of the rape of Anna had too much focus on the male characters.[13]. In the second Christmas special, she accompanies Lady Grantham to Scotland to visit Duneagle Castle. O'Brien and Thomas were the only servants who never did like Bates and the duo constantly try to find faults and uncover his past in an attempt to force Mr Carson to sack him. Vera Bates (played by Maria Doyle Kennedy) (d. 1918) was the estranged wife of John Bates. Anna May Bates (ne Smith) (played by Joanne Froggatt) (b. However, Anthony jilts Edith at the altar, devastating her. He addresses her when the Prince of Wales mentions that her father, Lord Flintshire, hosted the prince's tour of India. A pub owner confirms that Bates was indeed in York and would swear to it, which clears him. And while the household is lined up to receive a duke, O'Brien discreetly kicks Bates's cane on which he was leaning, knocking him on his face in the gravel, in order to cause a scene and bring attention to his disability. However, Mason becomes persnickety with the living conditions, which grates on the young couple. Mary only destroys the ticket after Bates retrieves a stolen letter that would cause a royal scandal. Problems for Anna, however, continue. Spanning 13 years of the early 20th century, "Downton Abbey" has seen its share of character deaths -- some more deserving than others. Outspoken, Ethel does not like being told what to do by anyone, which often has her in conflict with Anna or Mrs Hughes. Matters are made much worse when Murray confirms that her history, of which the police are now aware, would look convincingly to the police like Anna was capable of violence. In the opening episode of Downton Abbey's Season Six, middle-aged Mrs. Hughes is anxiety ridden at the prospect of being seen naked (and presumably having sex) when she marries her finance, Mr. Carson. Before working at Downton Abbey, Mrs Hughes was "walking out" with a country farmer named Joe Burns. The good stuff comes before and after. At my advanced age you dont really think you will have a baby.. After England's disastrous defeat to Wales can captain Chris Robshaw's (rather pushy) blonde inspire him to win? 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. In the second series, William wanted to enlist in the Army but was forbidden by his father, as he was the only other surviving member of the family. Ethel bursts into the meeting with her son, proclaiming that Charlie is their grandchild, but Mr Bryant accuses Ethel of only being after their money and insists that his son was a good man. Although Daisy finds this awkward at first, after he tells Daisy that William thought she was special and that his father would have no children left after his own death, their relationship changes and becomes akin to that of father and daughter. Daisy initially tried to avoid seeing Alfred at all, but eventually speaks to him and wishes him well as a friend. Over the years, the characters have struggled through death, disease, war and imprisonment and the audience has been right there with them. He often resists "modern" suggestions for better management of the estate, especially after his daughter Mary joins his sons-in-law Matthew and Tom in running it. Tony instead becomes engaged to the Hon. (Avoiding Spoilers) Living in Downton Abbey, a grand estate in Yorkshire, England. During the Revolution many years later, Prince Kuragin and his wife, Princess Irina Kuragina, were arrested by the Bolsheviks and separated. When Lady Sybil later dies after giving birth toa daughter, Mrs Hughes (like the rest of the staff) is utterly heartbroken and comforts Mr. Carson as they mourn together. In the second feature film, Tom weds Lucy Smith. It is revealed in series 4 that Carson almost married a young woman during his time as a performer but the woman chose the other half of the duo-Mr Grigg. She also speaks frankly about her employers when she and Mr Carson are alone; she enjoys seeing the Dowager Countess (whom she calls "the old bat") getting her comeuppance with the arrival of Isobel Crawley. At the end of series 5, Tom decides to leave Downton for Boston, Massachusetts with his daughter, but he eventually changes his mind and returns permanently to Downton. Harold Levinson (played by Paul Giamatti) is Cora's younger brother. In episode 6 Anna begins to experience uncomfortable pains again and Bates insists he pay for her to see Ryder again. When Lady Mary confronts Cora about her behavior, Cora gives a full and sincere apology to Mrs Hughes, and allows her to keep the coat even after the wedding. He is portrayed by Simon Jones in the film. During the first series he had strong feelings for Daisy. Though Isobel is concerned about marrying Lord Merton when his sons do not approve of her, Violet insists she should not let them ruin her future. 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. Michael follows Edith and her family to Scotland in 1921, where he meets her family. Robert later realises Marigold bears a strong resemblance to Gregson, and then tells Cora that he thinks Marigold is Edith's daughter. 1862[1]) is the head housekeeper and she is in charge of all the female servants. However, he also popped up in "Downton" during Seasons 2 and 3. Mrs. Hughes offers her hand to steady him and they slowly walk into the water together. 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. Leech's audition for the role convinced Julian Fellowes to expand his role and to transform Branson into an Irishman. 1892) (played by Laura Carmichael) is the middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham. She had one favourite brother who had shell shock and later died during the Great War. During the final episode of the series, Carson deals with an illness that leaves him unable to perform his duties as butler. Eventually, after Barrow threatens to reveal her secret to Lady Grantham, Baxter is encouraged by Molesley to do so first. She refused to disclose any plot points, however. Over the course of six seasonsand a feature filmthe star-studded period drama Downton Abbey served up timeless lessons about life, love and loss. At the time, RADA-trained Kevin was in a romance with actress Stevie Harris, and they had two young children together, Peter 12, and Rachel, six. Anna reveals that she's already pregnant again. He tells Robert in another letter how to contact him. However, according to actor Phyllis Logan, the dedicated head-of-house would be just fine. Mrs Hughes arrived at Downton as Head Housemaid in 1895[3] and was promoted to housekeeper soon after. Daisy 'guides' Mrs Patmore into suggesting to Mason that he would be welcome in her cottage, and that it would be best for all concerned. He formerly worked as a hall boy, but wants to become a footman. However, the pains are nothing to worry about, as it's just her body adjusting to the pregnancy. Travis insults the Catholic faith and believes the Anglican Church is superior. Mr Bates, to Thomas's surprise, intervenes, by informing Lord Grantham of the details and then offering to force O'Brien to call Jimmy off. . However, when Tom Branson speaks to her about his own experiences in learning to live with the Crawley family despite their differences, she is inspired to make her marriage work. Mr. Carson, formerly of the Cheerful Charlies, had a lot to juggle in Season 6. Rose matures and become less self-centred. ", "It's good to have more than one string to your bow. Prince Albert, Duke of York (Jonathan Townsend), the future King George VI, is present at Rose's debutante ball. Lady Rosamund Painswick (ne Crawley) (played by Samantha Bond) is Robert's widowed sister who lives on her own in London. Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) is the son and heir of Viscount Branksome and a suitor for Lady Mary, but later becomes engaged to "one of the Semphill girls". Mrs Carson and Mr Carson return from their Scarborough honeymoon, only to be greeted by a welcome home party in the servants' hall, attended by upstairs and downstairs. Mrs Hughes and Cora get into a misunderstanding the night before Mrs Hughes' wedding. But, despite how they ended or how they began, there were a lot of perfect couples on the show and a lot of couples that made no sense at all. When they win, Barrow follows Jimmy who, having won a large bet, has too much to drink. 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. The judge voids the divorce decree, with the result that Vera and John are still legally married. Through Lady Rose MacClare, who is one of the helpers, he learns of her relationship to Violet and that the Dowager Countess still lives at Downton. He returns to Downton, having apparently settled affairs with his wife, but Miss O'Brien contacts Vera and once again, she returns to cause more trouble. William's father reaches out to her and Daisy tries to tell him about her guilt but he refuses to listen. Mrs Hughes arrived at Downton as Head Housemaid in 1895 [3] and was promoted to housekeeper soon after. He later opens the ball at Grantham House and dances with Rose. Here she is again, as Mrs. Hughes on Downton Abbey, which returns for its new season on PBS Jan. 5. Hence, she becomes sensitive and upset when confronted with the topic of war. This is at a time when most women did not smoke and it was very rare for a woman to be seen smoking in public. At the end of the third series, Tom becomes the land agent for the estate at Violet's suggestion, owing to having grown up on a farm in Ireland. However, when he sees the departing Bates leaving, Lord Grantham is overcome with feelings of guilt. By the time Series Five begins, Thomas and Jimmy have grown much closer in their friendship, though it is clear Thomas is still in love with him. He informs Lady Grantham that he suspects the new nanny may be mistreating the children in some way. Bates tries to ignore him at first. Matthew dies suddenly in a car crash only days later, and he never informed his wife Mary or her parents of his discussion with Gregson while fishing. George V's wife, Queen Mary (Valerie Dane), appears with her husband at the debutante ball. They became engaged during the Christmas special last year, with Carson declaring his love with the words: Take your time to decide, but know that Im not marrying anyone else., Mrs Hughes said she was delighted to have a proposal at her age, replying: Mr Carson, I can assure you the very last thing in the world that I am in this moment is offended. Cora agrees, though, that Marigold should be brought up at Downton. Barrow succeeds him as butler, with Carson serving in a supervisory role. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I was the one who had the doubts. They both start laughing. 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