Downton Abbey

There's excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and the event brings out Robert's competitive side. Violet's great-niece Rose shows up but a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Matthew and Mary look like they are keeping secrets from each other. Thomas finds out that his future lies in Carson's hands. MORE -LESS

When you learn it as a child,

Her mother is my niece and my godchild, and she asked it as a special favour.

That's why I think the cricket may have come at rather a good time.

I want to be sure you'll give him a bad reference.

Cousin Violet is trying to find a new job for my cook.

Oh, darling Mummy.

But we need you to think so too, because Lord Grantham definitely won't.

Come on.

I just need to check which train you're planning to come back on.

I don't mean deliberately, but he's a vain and silly flirt.

I envy you.

What about you, Mr Barrow?

Yes. But that is not the right road to travel, Carson,

but it was near Cheadle.

I know it isn't very feminine,

Which is more than YOU do.

When they came out, they said they wanted to go to a club.

There she is. Heavens, what a transformation!

Well, no. No, I'm glad she's staying.

I suppose you know who's put him up to this, Mr Carson.

which would only lead to more heartbreak.

So... now we can start making babies.

Probably because she knows that Granny will be furious.

If I shouted blue murder every time someone tried to kiss me at Eton, I'd have gone hoarse in a month.

Of course. It's not your fault, Aunt Violet. But they promised...

You must know something about Miss O'Brien you can use against her.

We're giving the farmers a choice, that's all.

Michael Gregson, of the Sketch.

Can I get you some tea?

But why London? You've only just got back.

But don't forget the cricket.

I don't have the instincts for what he wants to do.

For God's sake, if it means that much to you.

You can teach me to fish, ride and shoot, but I'd still be an Irish Mick in my heart.

Lizzie was a wonderful person. I loved her very much.

Well played, Barrow. Thank you. Excellent innings.

Anna's patience is finally rewarded. Edith has an unexpected admirer. Matthew refuses to back down over his concerns. Branson's plans for the christening cause consternation.

Still, I think I will go.

In my old room, m'lord. That won't do.

end in chaos and a quarrel.

Now that Mr Bates is back.

All in an instant.

Downton must be self-supporting if it's to have a chance of survival!

How can you say that when you keep telling me to find something to do?

What sort of encounter? Mrs Bakewell refused to serve me.

You and Matthew?

Alfred's sick and tired of it and no wonder.

Yes. Mrs Bakewell was rather unkind.

Perhaps she isn't cut out for domestic life.

It's funny to think of a film star having your own name.

Dead. My dad was killed in the war

He's a funny one, isn't he?

I hate to hurt your feelings like that, but he's not.

What did you say? Can't a red-blooded man compliment a pretty girl?

I assume your father disapproves.

Does Mr Murray want luncheon tomorrow?

Have you both been up to something I don't know about?

Is she really so Machiavellian?

Oh, dear. It sounds like you're hiding a romantic secret.

the fourth only saved the estate by dying

Won't you stay and help me with that?

What? He's gone

I'm sorry, Alfred. Mr Carson won't tolerate these sort of shenanigans

when the train was suddenly engulfed by a blizzard

I don't understand.

Oh, Carson. Would you ask Mrs Hughes to meet me in the hall, please?

I can't get over how you've planned all this without a word to me.

You cannot want your only granddaughter

Am I mistaken in any part of this?

Tempers fray as Isobel's kind gesture backfires. Branson's decisions are put under scrutiny. As Bates's chance of freedom slips away, he goes to extreme lengths.

Perhaps give a little lunch party, nothing formal.

But this is the moment we've all been waiting for.

But I'm not arguing. You listened to Clarkson and so should I have done.

Well, there's no rush.

I'll go and see Mr Travis this afternoon.

Papa, I know it's hard for you...

Robert, people like us are never unhappily married.

Well, not at a cook. Now get on with whatever it is you're doing.

Forgive me for barging in.

I cannot feel bells and incense,

Well, you and Granny are ganging up against Tom.

but I find it hard to believe they're loyal to the Crown.

I'm not sure. Not at the time,

But, um, you described how

Where's Daisy?

Not right away, but eventually.

My dream would be if you were to come here and live with me so I could teach you.

Dr Clarkson, my daughter-in-law is quite convinced

when the only way they can conceivably bear their grief

How do you, after spending all your growing years in Manchester?

But perhaps we can try to persuade her

Who says I was at Crawley House?

He wants me to go and live at the farm, because he wants to leave me the tenancy

I haven't said anything yet. It's probably too late now, anyway.

Has she? Do you know what she has built it into?

- Change it to what? - To the truth.

I never thought of you as a woman with no standards.

He's more or less told me I've let the estate fall to pieces.

I come inside to tell her that her favourite rose is in bloom

quick, quick, slow.

And it will be wonderful for him to hear something good.

How nice of you, Ethel. Mrs Patmore is in the kitchen.

Why don't you ask Ivy if she has got any spare time?

An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion. Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline. New maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs, and Alfred's interest is resented by Daisy.

He used to wind them, but of course it's quite wrong for a valet to do it.

Mary, you know what I said about the baby being Catholic?

And don't worry. I'll fight your corner with Travis if it comes to it.

And old Lady Grantham?

Well, she might be. But he wouldn't be very happy about it.

And you don't think Papa understands that?

But I said to her, "Never fear, Duchess, I'll get a baby out of you one way or another."

Come into the library.

I suppose I mean my fertility, if it may have limited my chances of fathering a child.

Back to Manchester. I can stay with my sister.

Well, anyone who doesn't like you needs their head examining.

But I said I'd telephone.

You are upsetting these people for no reason at all.

Mr Carson.

Our Ethel.

- So you'd take her to the hospital? - I would have taken her an hour ago!

Just good news of the baby and a car to take me home.

And so I suggest we all get some sleep

If he's taken to you, he'll definitely put in a good word with his Lordship.

Dr Clarkson, should we take her to the hospital?

I don't know why I'm crying, really.

Mr Murray, I wonder if I might have a word with you before you go.

Mr Crawley and I were discussing the management of the estate.

And the challenge is to get a statement from Mrs Bartlett

Branson's political views land him in hot water and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a decision about her son's future.

I will, ma'am.

is different than it was before the War.

They almost do.

No, I am pleased, really I am.

Heaven knows what Ethel wants of us this time.

A guinea?

Obviously, I don't know why,

And what can they do? Tell you what they can start doing.

Go on, then.

to rebuild their lives. Can't we work together

Give my regards to Mr Molesley.

Why not? I am. Not in any real way, I'm sure.

Get some dry clothes of Matthew's. I'll come when the coast is clear.

Do you think he's on the run from the police? Don't be daft.

Why are you running away? And what's Sybil's part in this?

you are not helping. But when I saw them

I'm going up. Good night.

I want to make it clear that whatever I do, it's for Sybil and not you.

I see you've been working for the Dowager, Lady Anstruther.

Why have we come? To hear more guff about a mother's love? Mr Bryant,

Well, that's very generous, isn't it, Ethel?

Ethel, you don't have to do this.

Tell Turner, he's straight. Don't tell him till the afternoon.

Not badly. I'm beginning to get a sense of how it works.

It's settled, then. Tell the maids they can buy their valentines.

until we live in a very different world from this one.

It wasn't like that. We thought this might happen and decided what to do.

With Sybil they think they could have another Maud Gonne or Lady Gregory.

All in good time, Daisy. All in good time.

He looks like a footman in a musical review. Poor Alfred.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed.

As a matter of fact, I did. Could you make them out? I think so.

Now you're in favour again.

Are you going to take that over me?

Don't say you support her? Of course I do, and so do you,

Edith's big day finally arrives, but will the family be convinced that Strallan's age does not matter? Mary takes matters into her own hands - but the price could be high.

The house is pretty, and we might make something of it.

- I thought you knew. - Of course I know. Thank you, Molesley.

Only, I know that Mrs Hughes is suffering from a condition,

Oh.

No.

I saw Dr Clarkson today.

Every family should have one.

well, I would say about half an inch away from the centre line.

- I'm sorry. This has been a mistake. - Oh, please. Please don't go. Not again.

I don't understand. What do you mean "tired"?

but she had to post a letter, so she walked me down the street.

and we'd sometimes have luncheon in the house.

- We still own most of the village. - Oh.

I haven't opened it.

- Do you have an address for her? - I do. If she's still there.

Against the wall! Mr Turner, search the bunk, please!

I've got work to do, even if you haven't.

- Because if the doctor... - It wasn't Doctor Clarkson.

He thinks I don't know but, of course, I do.

- Who told you? - Well, Mr Barrow mentioned it.

I want to write a letter. Sorry.

"to add you to my list of heirs.

Not yet, it won't.

I was quite touched.

I am grateful to you, Daisy.

You could stay here and have a lie-down.

I hope so, because if you try to find one more excuse

Why don't we get the photographer to take a picture of the three of us

We're so happy, aren't we?

I'll explain it later, but I'm going to give you Reggie's money.

For your first course, some truffled egg on toast, perhaps?

I am a useful spinster, good at helping out.

Hoping for a bailout from her American grandmother, Mary makes sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before. Mrs Hughes gets worrisome news. Thomas disapproves of O'Brien's attempts to boost Alfred's progress.

How? She's like a runaway train.

The chimney isn't drawing properly. This oven's not hot enough.

Well, if that's how you feel then there's no more to be said.

and you are coming for dinner tonight.

But I bought a garter.

Surely you can make something of that, if she has a heart at all.

It's very, very unlikely. Isn't it, Doctor?

You don't mean that, Granny, when we're both so drawn to America.

I just...

Newport's not a jungle. Not at all.

We must do everything in our power to keep houses like Downton going.

That's the one you should have taken. Soda crystals.

Well, you heard him. With any luck, you'll know at once.

Mary, a lot of people live in smaller houses than they used to.

- So what happens now? - I send it away for analysis.

But when I'm in love with a gentleman, you cast him into the outer darkness.

So do I, Papa. Oh, so do I.

I'm going to write and ask for a meeting.

- It seems they may have to sell. - What?

It's smoking. The range.

But the dinner's not cooked. We haven't even put in the soufflés.

I agree. We'll all pull together and it'll be great fun.

Bring anything back you think a human being could swallow.

♪ Let me call you Sweetheart

Alfred, hurry up. I need you to take round the claret.

He felt that the Crawley family had quite enough.

Really? Have they?

If you do, you'll just get hurt.

Cora’s mother arrives for Matthew and Mary’s wedding. New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson’s high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O’Brien.

But it can't be as bad as...

I'll ask his Lordship when...

Because I'd rather work to get you free than dine with the King at Buckingham Palace.

That can't be, can it? Since he's already been taken on.

To learn about who we both are without everybody being there.

It wasn't just me. Everyone said we couldn't lose.

The estate must be a major employer and support the house or there's no point to it.

So you'll live at the big house when you're back from honeymoon?

But when did...

- But what was in the letter? - Just that Sybil's coming after all.

Well, I wouldn't fight the idea of a second footman, milady.

They won't be leaving for a half hour or more.

Why didn't the first name succeed?

What's happened to you? Have you swapped places with your evil twin?

Goodnight.

You don't make it easy for them.

I'm going to write to everyone in the book in case she said or, please God,

No, not drink. Some horrible pill. Sybil, take him upstairs.

Well, come in, Tom.

Really? It seems so strange to think of the English embracing change.

Do explain again how exactly you are related to all of us, Mr Crawley.

Enough to ruin him. Enough for us to lose Downton.

But I wouldn't be home for a month.

and the groom still cannot see the bride before the wedding.

No, Smithers did it. Like all ladies' maids, she lives for intrigue.

I'm not sure. I know she accused him of not being on our side.

What I see is a good man, milady.

then shouldn't we be brave and back away now?

I mean, I'm sure you know.