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Season 6  "Episode 6"  6x6

Aired 8 years ago - Oct 25, 2015

The house is made open to the public to raise money for the hospital, an act that divides opinions among the family and the servants. Tensions between Violet and Cora come to a head as a decision is made about the hospital takeover, Mr Dawes has a proposition for Molesley, and Baxter is thrown into turmoil by an unexpected letter. Carson is not happy with Thomas, while Mary and Edith hope to overcome their past and find new happiness with the men in their lives.

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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 1
- And Cora's very competent. - Mmm, yes, she's competent.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 2
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 3
I do know it. The question is, can I summon it up when the time comes?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 4
It's, uh, a little Chateau Chasse-Spleen, My Lord.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 5
And we only have one groom and a stable boy.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 6
Oh, it's addressed to me.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 7
- She must be feeling rather left out. - Her mind is on other things.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 8
No. You're seeing Dr Ryder if you're seeing anybody.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 9
And you might ask one of the maids about making the bed.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 10
- I received a letter this morning from the Board of Governors. - Go on.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 11
- and, as Mrs Crawley says, I'm afraid she'd be almost willing the new regime to fail. - Probably.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 12
So this is the urgent business that takes m'lady to London town?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 13
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 14
Barrow was in the gallery, looking rather glum. Do we know why?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 15
And it was a good idea, m'lady. An idea that has brought us
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 16
I doubt that Lady Mary would replace her.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 17
Doesn't it? That's a relief.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 18
Oh, I don't know what to say.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 19
I don't believe we need a ceremony. The doors will be open from 9:00. Who'd want to get here for then?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 20
- With a view to... - He wasn't very specific.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 21
He gave me exercises and suggested a warm towel if it lingers,
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 22
I must give Clarkson an answer, or Mama will find out some other way,
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 23
They don't need me now, so I'm ready for the next.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 24
- Welcome. - Evelyn! - My hand is complete.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 25
- We're both driving at Brooklands next month. - In the car you tested in Yorkshire?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 26
I'll tell you what would be nice with this. Some horseradish,
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 27
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 28
but...
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 29
Heavens, Mr Talbot. Is this part of your plan to convince me?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 30
No, not at all. As an argument, I think it's rather compelling.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 31
- Would you like a drink? - Just a tiny glass of whisky and water.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 32
- Hop in. - I will. But first...
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 33
- I know you and Larry rather got off on the wrong foot. - That's one way of describing it.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 34
I'll do lunch for Mr Dawes, too.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 35
- This is Mr Pelham. - Good evening, sir.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 36
Why bother? Have you seen the kitchen gardens here?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 37
Do we need guides? Can't they just have a look and leave it at that?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 38
- Sandwiches in Her Ladyship's room. - We'll set up two of the tea tables.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 39
He asked me if I'd give cars another chance. Perhaps I should.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 40
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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 42
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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 44
Mama, I think maybe we should...
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 45
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 46
You can say that! You, whose very life has been saved.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 47
- No. Why is it so big, your house? - I'm not sure, really.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 48
- And who'll run it day-to-day? - My niece. My sister's girl.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 49
Uh, this is my soon-to-be daughter in law, Miss Cruikshank.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 50
- Is dinner finished? - It is.

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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 2 #2 Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 3
I do know it. The question is, can I summon it up when the time comes?
#3
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 4
It's, uh, a little Chateau Chasse-Spleen, My Lord.
#4
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 5
And we only have one groom and a stable boy.
#5
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 6
Oh, it's addressed to me.
#6
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 7
- She must be feeling rather left out. - Her mind is on other things.
#7
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 8
No. You're seeing Dr Ryder if you're seeing anybody.
#8
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 9
And you might ask one of the maids about making the bed.
#9
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 10
- I received a letter this morning from the Board of Governors. - Go on.
#10
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 11
- and, as Mrs Crawley says, I'm afraid she'd be almost willing the new regime to fail. - Probably.
#11
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 12
So this is the urgent business that takes m'lady to London town?
#12
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 13 #13 Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 14
Barrow was in the gallery, looking rather glum. Do we know why?
#14
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 15
And it was a good idea, m'lady. An idea that has brought us
#15
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 16
I doubt that Lady Mary would replace her.
#16
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 17
Doesn't it? That's a relief.
#17
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 18
Oh, I don't know what to say.
#18
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 19
I don't believe we need a ceremony. The doors will be open from 9:00. Who'd want to get here for then?
#19
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 20
- With a view to... - He wasn't very specific.
#20
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 21
He gave me exercises and suggested a warm towel if it lingers,
#21
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 22
I must give Clarkson an answer, or Mama will find out some other way,
#22
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 23
They don't need me now, so I'm ready for the next.
#23
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 24
- Welcome. - Evelyn! - My hand is complete.
#24
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 25
- We're both driving at Brooklands next month. - In the car you tested in Yorkshire?
#25
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 26
I'll tell you what would be nice with this. Some horseradish,
#26
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 27 #27 Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 28
but...
#28
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 29
Heavens, Mr Talbot. Is this part of your plan to convince me?
#29
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 30
No, not at all. As an argument, I think it's rather compelling.
#30
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 31
- Would you like a drink? - Just a tiny glass of whisky and water.
#31
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 32
- Hop in. - I will. But first...
#32
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 33
- I know you and Larry rather got off on the wrong foot. - That's one way of describing it.
#33
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 34
I'll do lunch for Mr Dawes, too.
#34
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 35
- This is Mr Pelham. - Good evening, sir.
#35
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 36
Why bother? Have you seen the kitchen gardens here?
#36
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 37
Do we need guides? Can't they just have a look and leave it at that?
#37
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 38
- Sandwiches in Her Ladyship's room. - We'll set up two of the tea tables.
#38
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 39
He asked me if I'd give cars another chance. Perhaps I should.
#39
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Mama, I think maybe we should...
#44
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You can say that! You, whose very life has been saved.
#46
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 47
- No. Why is it so big, your house? - I'm not sure, really.
#47
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 48
- And who'll run it day-to-day? - My niece. My sister's girl.
#48
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 49
Uh, this is my soon-to-be daughter in law, Miss Cruikshank.
#49
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 6 Episode 6 (S06E06) - 50
- Is dinner finished? - It is.
#50