Downton Abbey

September 1912. Designated heir Matthew Crawley and his mother Isobel arrive and move into a house in the grounds of Downton Abbey but Matthew is uncomfortable with having servants and is not keen on an arranged marriage - something he has in common with Lady Mary. Robert's mother Violet looks down on them as they are not from her class - Matthew is a working solicitor and Isobel,a trained nurse and doctor's widow,who nonetheless impresses when she helps at the local hospital and saves the life of one of Robert's tenants. Cora upbraids the two nastiest servants,O'Brien and Thomas,for sneering at the Crawleys but impresses upon Mary the financial need for the marriage. Carson is blackmailed by Grigg, a man with whom he once had a music-hall act but Robert takes his part and sees Grigg off. Whilst Carson feels foolish for having a less than aristocratic past he is supported by Bates and the two men become friends

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#2

Daisy, did you hear me call or have you gone selectively deaf?

#3

We're delighted to be here.

#4

Well, we could always start with Mrs Crawley and Lady Grantham.

#5

In a way, he set up his own memorial.

#6

We'll discuss this later. We mustn't bore the ladies.

#7

Oh. Fancy.

#8

that reflects the pride and dignity of the family he serves.

#9 #10

(SOBS)

#11 #12

Why do you always have to pretend to be nicer than the rest of us?

#13

Thomas was in the library when old Violet came in from the garden.

#14

Sir. No, thank you.

#15

Er...

#16

Injection of adrenalin is a comparatively new procedure.

#17

I've got my opinions, m'lady, same as anybody.

#18

I don't think that's fair. Not here in the servants' hall.

#19

I thought these would make a change. Where are my usual ones?

#20

It makes no difference to Sybil and me.

#21 #22

Oh, you exaggerate!

#23

and he'll sort it out for you.

#24

We're missing a sugar sifter. I know I put three out.

#25 #26 #27

Her father's home and her mother's fortune are to be passed to me.

#28

Oh, well enough.

#29

And let her ruin me with a nasty reference?

#30

Well, obviously it's... No, you don't love it.

#31

Does Mr Carson know?

#32

Uh-uh, don't come all high and mighty with me.

#33

Oh, aye, I'll not mind waiting in here.

#34

Oh.

#35

We were a double act. On the halls.

#36

(SCOFFS) You did not!

#37

Oh, it's nice to see someone's got some manners.

#38

just like the rest of us! Perhaps.

#39

We'll have to treat him like a god for a month to calm his nerves.

#40

Meanwhile, we have to watch that dreadful woman

#41

Will you prepare Mr Drake for his procedure, please?

#42

Your ladyship.

#43 #44 #45

Cousin Isobel wants something to do? Very well.

#46

Would you find me very ungrateful if I dispensed with his services?

#47

I'm afraid Papa wants to teach Granny a lesson.

#48

Who wants an old sea monster when they can have Perseus?

#49

So no more of that, please.

#50