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Season 3

Aired 11 years ago - Nov 04, 2012

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

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When you learn it as a child,
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Her mother is my niece and my godchild, and she asked it as a special favour.
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That's why I think the cricket may have come at rather a good time.
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I want to be sure you'll give him a bad reference.
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Cousin Violet is trying to find a new job for my cook.
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Oh, darling Mummy.
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But we need you to think so too, because Lord Grantham definitely won't.
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Come on.
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I just need to check which train you're planning to come back on.
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I don't mean deliberately, but he's a vain and silly flirt.
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I envy you.
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What about you, Mr Barrow?
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Yes. But that is not the right road to travel, Carson,
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but it was near Cheadle.
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I know it isn't very feminine,
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Which is more than YOU do.
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When they came out, they said they wanted to go to a club.
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There she is. Heavens, what a transformation!
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Well, no. No, I'm glad she's staying.
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I suppose you know who's put him up to this, Mr Carson.
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which would only lead to more heartbreak.
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So... now we can start making babies.
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Probably because she knows that Granny will be furious.
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If I shouted blue murder every time someone tried to kiss me at Eton, I'd have gone hoarse in a month.
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Of course. It's not your fault, Aunt Violet. But they promised...
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You must know something about Miss O'Brien you can use against her.
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We're giving the farmers a choice, that's all.
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Michael Gregson, of the Sketch.
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Can I get you some tea?
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But why London? You've only just got back.
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But don't forget the cricket.
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I don't have the instincts for what he wants to do.
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For God's sake, if it means that much to you.
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You can teach me to fish, ride and shoot, but I'd still be an Irish Mick in my heart.
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Lizzie was a wonderful person. I loved her very much.
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Well played, Barrow. Thank you. Excellent innings.
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Aired 11 years ago - Oct 28, 2012

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.

Aired 11 years ago - Oct 21, 2012

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.

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Perhaps give a little lunch party, nothing formal.
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But this is the moment we've all been waiting for.
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But I'm not arguing. You listened to Clarkson and so should I have done.
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Well, there's no rush.
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I'll go and see Mr Travis this afternoon.
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Papa, I know it's hard for you...
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Robert, people like us are never unhappily married.
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Well, not at a cook. Now get on with whatever it is you're doing.
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Forgive me for barging in.
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I cannot feel bells and incense,
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Well, you and Granny are ganging up against Tom.
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but I find it hard to believe they're loyal to the Crown.
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I'm not sure. Not at the time,
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But, um, you described how
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Where's Daisy?
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Not right away, but eventually.
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My dream would be if you were to come here and live with me so I could teach you.
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Dr Clarkson, my daughter-in-law is quite convinced
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when the only way they can conceivably bear their grief
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How do you, after spending all your growing years in Manchester?
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But perhaps we can try to persuade her
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Who says I was at Crawley House?
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He wants me to go and live at the farm, because he wants to leave me the tenancy
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I haven't said anything yet. It's probably too late now, anyway.
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Has she? Do you know what she has built it into?
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- Change it to what? - To the truth.
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I never thought of you as a woman with no standards.
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He's more or less told me I've let the estate fall to pieces.
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I come inside to tell her that her favourite rose is in bloom
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quick, quick, slow.
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And it will be wonderful for him to hear something good.
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How nice of you, Ethel. Mrs Patmore is in the kitchen.
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Why don't you ask Ivy if she has got any spare time?
Aired 11 years ago - Oct 14, 2012

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.

Aired 11 years ago - Oct 07, 2012

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.

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I will, ma'am.
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is different than it was before the War.
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They almost do.
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No, I am pleased, really I am.
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Heaven knows what Ethel wants of us this time.
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A guinea?
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Obviously, I don't know why,
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And what can they do? Tell you what they can start doing.
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Go on, then.
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to rebuild their lives. Can't we work together
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Give my regards to Mr Molesley.
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Why not? I am. Not in any real way, I'm sure.
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Get some dry clothes of Matthew's. I'll come when the coast is clear.
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Do you think he's on the run from the police? Don't be daft.
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Why are you running away? And what's Sybil's part in this?
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you are not helping. But when I saw them
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I'm going up. Good night.
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I want to make it clear that whatever I do, it's for Sybil and not you.
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I see you've been working for the Dowager, Lady Anstruther.
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Why have we come? To hear more guff about a mother's love? Mr Bryant,
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Well, that's very generous, isn't it, Ethel?
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Ethel, you don't have to do this.
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Tell Turner, he's straight. Don't tell him till the afternoon.
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Not badly. I'm beginning to get a sense of how it works.
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It's settled, then. Tell the maids they can buy their valentines.
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until we live in a very different world from this one.
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It wasn't like that. We thought this might happen and decided what to do.
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With Sybil they think they could have another Maud Gonne or Lady Gregory.
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All in good time, Daisy. All in good time.
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He looks like a footman in a musical review. Poor Alfred.
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If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed.
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As a matter of fact, I did. Could you make them out? I think so.
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Now you're in favour again.
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Are you going to take that over me?
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Don't say you support her? Of course I do, and so do you,
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Aired 11 years ago - Sep 30, 2012

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.

Aired 11 years ago - Sep 23, 2012

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.

Aired 11 years ago - Sep 16, 2012

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.