In series six, Gwen returns, eleven years later, to Downton as a successful married woman, although she visits the mansion only in the fourth episode. She runs off and leaves Downton immediately. Lord Grantham sends Thomas after Lady Edith, and Thomas can only watch in horror, unable to protect Jimmy this one last time. Before she can bring herself to tell him about Marigold, Mary peevishly reveals the truth. 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. Violet attempts to find the whereabouts of Princess Irina through Lord Flintshire, who is her nephew-in-law, and eventually receives a letter from Lord Flintshire saying the Princess may have fled to Wan Chai, Hong Kong, where she might be working as a nurse. Charles Blake stages a scene where Mabel and Tony come across Charles and Mary supposedly in a passionate kiss, and finally, Tony gives up on Mary and decides to marry Mabel. He goes with her to the church of St. Mary Magdalene, where Rose helps care for exiled Russians. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! During the 2014 Christmas special, Anna awaits trial in prison as Mary and Bates visit her. She and her late husband, Marmaduke Painswick, had no children. After Lady Edith has a letter published in a newspaper proclaiming support for women's rights, Michael writes to her at least twice offering her a column in his magazine. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. Edna starts asking questions and making comments about Tom and Sybil, saying that Lady Sybil could have done better but that he is handsome, which prompts Mrs Hughes to tell her to mind her place. In the fourth series, Mary is pursued by three suitors: Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham), Evelyn Napier, and Charles Blake. He has a sister, Mrs Chetwood, who writes to Cora with the recipe for his favourite dessert, apple charlotte. He later tells her how uncomfortable and idiotic he feels in the company of the Crawley's old friends. In the final series, after losing his tenancy at a neighbouring estate, he is offered the tenancy of Yew Tree Farm in Downton, thanks to the unflagging efforts of Daisy. When she discovers that Andy sabotaged a pump because he thought she was flirting with a plumber, she assures him that she was not, and admits that she is impressed by his strength of feeling. Edna is a former housemaid who is conniving and scheming. Residence Downton Abbey, Downton, Yorkshire, England Boston, Massachusetts, United States (formerly) Dublin, Ireland (formerly) Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland (formerly) Title (s) Tom Branson Mr Branson The Chauffeur A grubby little chauffeur chap (by Larry Grey) Sir The Firebrand (by Molesley) Tommy (by Kieran Branson) Daddy (by Miss Sybil Branson) Violet convinces the local parish vicar to officiate the bedside wedding ceremony and attends along with Lady Edith and the entire staff present. 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. 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. Baxter is not telling the whole story, something Molesley is convinced of when he hears the same story from Barrow. The Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (Kate Phillips) is the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. In series 6 only credited with the main cast in "The Finale". In episode 6 Anna begins to experience uncomfortable pains again and Bates insists he pay for her to see Ryder again. Downton Abbey's 17 Most Shocking Moments - Town & Country Martha sees herself as representing modernity, while Violet seems to represent the pre-war aristocratic world that is gradually becoming obsolete. She also tells Bertie she is feeling unfulfilled in the role of marchioness. Mabel Lane-Fox, whom Mary refers to as "the greatest heiress of the season." It is revealed that she was poisoned by eating rat poison cooked in a pie, and Bates is put under suspicion. He volunteers to help Mr Mason take care of Downton's pigs and shows an interest in farming. 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 meets Mrs Hughes at a fair in Downton after the death of Ivy and asked her a second time to marry him, giving her a parting gift of a small doll. Tom Falls Into Edna's Clutches | Downton Abbey - YouTube Hence, she becomes sensitive and upset when confronted with the topic of war. At first, she is afraid of losing both Mrs Patmore and her father-in-law, when they begin to see one another, however, after reassurance from both of them that they will always love her, she changes her mind. Then she learns he got into a fight with some men in Munich after taking exception to what they were saying. A 'Downton Abbey' Season 4 Recap So You're Not Wondering Who That In the Great War, Ethel has trouble supporting herself and her son and Mrs Hughes helps her, acting as her friend and bringing her food. Michael Gregson (played by Charles Edwards) (d. around 8 November 1923) is a London editor for the society magazine The Sketch. Edith learns that he suffered a debilitating injury to his arm serving in the First World War, hence his refusal. Edna Braithwaite - Downton Abbey. He has been widowed since the death of his wife Maud. Angry, she casts Jimmy off, and Jimmy laments to Thomas that the whole venture was a waste of time and money. In the second feature film, Tom weds Lucy Smith. Rupert Christiansen, writing in The Telegraph, bemoaned the casting and the fact checking.[23]. It's not such a free place any more. Phyllis Baxter (played by Raquel Cassidy), is hired as lady's maid to Cora following the departure of Edna Braithwaite. He is never referred to by name on the show, but the published scripts reveal his first name to be Philip. When the food does not meet her exacting standards, she takes her frustration out on the maids, especially Daisy. He seems to be taken aback by her behaviour, but responds in a polite way to her forwardness. Tony instead becomes engaged to the Hon. Bates then disappears and is now on the run. In Downton Abbey: A New Era, newlyweds Daisy and Andy are sharing the farm with Mr Mason. Bates is angered when Miss Baxter informs the police that he could have made it to London the day Green was killed, despite her making clear she could not swear on the evidence. He is married and has several young children. May Bird (played by Christine Lohr) was the cook for Isobel and Matthew Crawley at Crawley House. "[17] Finneran stated her belief that O'Brien's negative attitudes originated from how the character "has basically sacrificed her entire life to somebody else, for the good of their life and their home its no wonder that she would get frustrated or angry about things. When he returns to Downton to attend a house party, his valet, Mr Green, rapes Anna. Outspoken, Ethel does not like being told what to do by anyone, which often has her in conflict with Anna or Mrs Hughes. Who is mismanaging downton? Explained by Sharing Culture He leaves Downton, telling Carson in a letter that he has confessed to murdering Green in order to have Anna freed. 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. After struggling with infertility, Mary becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, George, at the end of the third series. Gordon decides to leave, rather than commit to his claim, after learning the earl's agents will be investigating Peter Gordon's history after his emigration to Canada. Harold then accompanies his mother to England in July 1923. Bertie tells Edith that he misses her terribly and still wants to marry her. They then take this to Robert who ensures that the witness makes a statement, then tries to contact Bates. Eventually, his wife persuades him to accept the child as his grandson, and Mr Bryant offers to adopt Charlie. The Archbishop of York and future Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang (Michael Culkin) marries Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley in the spring of 1920. In episode 5, Bates is insistent that nothing will go wrong with the pregnancy, when Anna begins to worry. 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 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. She is the daughter of London solicitor Reggie Swire, to whom she has been very close ever since her mother's death during her early childhood. 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. When she feared what he might do next and knew what was about to happen, Anna hid in the dark, waiting for him with a knife. Time skips to 29 December 1925, and Anna is shown to be close to giving birth. Timeline | Downton Abbey Wiki | Fandom In 1912, she brings private papers of her uncle Jonathan Swire, a Liberal minister, to Sir Richard Carlisle since Sir Richard plans to financially ruin her father. 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. Left virtually penniless, he makes his way to England and settles in York, where he receives aid from a charity for migr Russian refugees. Bates then leaves Downton, writing in a letter to Carson that he is going to confess to murdering Green in order for Anna to be freed. 1873) was the butler of Crawley House, in the village of Downton, and valet for Matthew Crawley. Shortly after the war, Cora has Spanish influenza and nearly dies before making a full recovery. 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. Harold Levinson (played by Paul Giamatti) is Cora's younger brother. She begins to feel he is a sensible match for her. Thomas is well aware that Lord Grantham and Carson are only keeping him on sufferance. 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. 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. The story was inspired by true events. Problems for Anna, however, continue. A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. They wear brown shirts and go around preaching the most horrible things," as Edith later tells her aunt. From the start it is clear that Lord Grantham finds Jane attractive and he takes a great interest in the education of her twelve-year-old son, Freddie. 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. When she turned 16, she moved to the United Kingdom and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2004. . He runs after the car and orders Bates to get out, telling him to get back inside and that nothing more would be said about him leaving. 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). In episode 2, without his knowledge, Anna visits Dr Ryder in London, who offers to perform a cervical stitch to rectify the problem with her carrying a child to term, but she must become pregnant again first. After he confesses to Daisy, she reveals she wasn't flirting and, impressed by his actions, is ready to start planning her marriage to Andy. She is also entrusted with teaching Lady Sybil how to cook, something which the pair enjoy. After being caught stealing a bottle of wine, Thomas takes advantage of her feelings for him to persuade her to tell Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes that she saw Mr Bates take the wine. 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. Despite being upset that she kept it from him, he comforts her when she tells him she thinks she's let him down. When Jimmy returns with Dr. Clarkson and the other fair-goers, they find Thomas beaten and bloody. Lord Merton is invited to dinner at Downton Abbey along with his family before Mary and Matthew's wedding. In 1913, three years after Ivy dies and his son joins the army, Joe comes to Downton and asks Elsie to marry him, but once again she refuses him, even though she has previously expressed doubts about choosing a life of service over having a husband and family. Anna, however, tells him that the news is nothing sad and that actually, she's pregnant and expecting their child. She is one of Anna's closest allies, being the first person who helps her in the aftermath of Mr Green's attack. Baxter later tells Cora the rest of the story: she was tricked into stealing the jewellery by another servant who made her think he loved her, but he ran and left her to take the blame. Unlike the other servants, she shows no respect when talking with Tom, and refuses to stand up when he enters the servants hall. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. Violet has Clarkson lie to mend their marriage. Furthermore, she reasons that once Edna had what she wanted, namely Tom's word to marry her, she would have made sure she became pregnant by using another candidate. She dies at the end of the second film. He finds it difficult to reconcile the traditionalist, aristocratic lifestyle of Downton with his middle-class upbringing, but he is eventually accepted into the family and becomes something of a surrogate son to Lord Grantham. Lady Mary prepares a room for Anna and her husband in the main house so they can spend their wedding night together. [8] Leech at first tried to develop a Yorkshire accent in an effort to prevent his character from becoming an Irish stereotype, but when he was persuaded that Tom would not become such, he used his native Irish accent.[9]. Carson is reluctant to go along with the servants' plan to overpower the royal staff and take over serving the royal family, but ultimately agrees under prodding from Mrs Hughes. Martha has a slightly strained relationship with her daughter Cora and frequently trades barbed insults with Violet. After Lady Grantham is struck by a severe case of Spanish flu, O'Brien maintains a bedside vigil, attempting to atone for the miscarriage.