S4 E8
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Season 4  "Episode 8"  4x8

Aired 11 years ago - Nov 10, 2013

Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem, but Violet may be about to see right through it. Isobel is the object of someone's attention, while Mary asks Gillingham for a favour. Rose is frustrated when things do not go her way and Alfred realises too late that he may have made a mistake. Just as Bates and Anna seem to be getting over the worst, some unexpected news shakes her up.

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Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 1
Mr Molesley, erm, is it true that you were a valet?
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What in God's name was that about?
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I'm relieved to hear I am redeemed before we leave for London.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 4
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Or lock him up and throw away the key.
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What were you saying to Mrs Hughes?
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That's very lyrical.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 8
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 9
Isn't it time people knew there are bigger and better values
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 10
we don't much care for Mr Barrow, which may offend you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 11
Hello, Miss. Hello.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 12
It was Jack Ross - the singer with the band
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 13
And the baby is happy, and you are...
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 14
And they have wonderful hospitals... in case we get ill.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 15
Oh, I can't agree. In my experience it's a dangerous occupation.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 16
Oh. Like Lord Gillingham,
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especially when it's someone else's daughter -
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I've told you I'm not on the market, Tony.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 20
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I don't understand.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 22
James, Mr Molesley, if you could both keep an eye on things.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 23
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 24
But she wants me to go with her. Of course.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 25
We'll find that out on Saturday.
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but they'll do the best they can. Thank you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 27
Quite a change for me. Oh, I can't believe that.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 28
For a time, anyway.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 29
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 30
so nothing very startling there. What about yours?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 31
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 32
Mr Ross, are you sure about this?
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Oh, no. This is one task that demands an early start.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 37
I'll sack him if you insist, but tell me why. It's only fair.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 38
I find that both irritating and beguiling in equal measure.
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How nice. Mmm.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 40
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 41
I was right not to distract you all from your labours.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 42
Oh, there you are, Alfred. Nice to see you. Have a glass of this.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 43
Ivy's turned him down again, so he won't come back after today.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 44
My dear, all life is a series of problems
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 45
that I felt that I should... bring you the news myself.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 46
Can I ask you something? Of course.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 47
anything to tell me about life since I've been away?
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 48
I caught an early bus, but it was delayed. I thought I'd missed you.
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 49
But you wish me well? Oh, I do, Alfred, yeah.
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What in God's name was that about?
#2
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I'm relieved to hear I am redeemed before we leave for London.
#3
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Or lock him up and throw away the key.
#5
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 6
What were you saying to Mrs Hughes?
#6
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 7
That's very lyrical.
#7
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Isn't it time people knew there are bigger and better values
#9
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 10
we don't much care for Mr Barrow, which may offend you.
#10
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 11
Hello, Miss. Hello.
#11
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 12
It was Jack Ross - the singer with the band
#12
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 13
And the baby is happy, and you are...
#13
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 14
And they have wonderful hospitals... in case we get ill.
#14
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 15
Oh, I can't agree. In my experience it's a dangerous occupation.
#15
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 16
Oh. Like Lord Gillingham,
#16
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especially when it's someone else's daughter -
#17
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I've told you I'm not on the market, Tony.
#19
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I don't understand.
#21
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James, Mr Molesley, if you could both keep an eye on things.
#22
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But she wants me to go with her. Of course.
#24
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We'll find that out on Saturday.
#25
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but they'll do the best they can. Thank you.
#26
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Quite a change for me. Oh, I can't believe that.
#27
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For a time, anyway.
#28
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so nothing very startling there. What about yours?
#30
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Mr Ross, are you sure about this?
#32
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Oh, no. This is one task that demands an early start.
#36
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I'll sack him if you insist, but tell me why. It's only fair.
#37
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I find that both irritating and beguiling in equal measure.
#38
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How nice. Mmm.
#39
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I was right not to distract you all from your labours.
#41
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Oh, there you are, Alfred. Nice to see you. Have a glass of this.
#42
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 43
Ivy's turned him down again, so he won't come back after today.
#43
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 44
My dear, all life is a series of problems
#44
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 45
that I felt that I should... bring you the news myself.
#45
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 46
Can I ask you something? Of course.
#46
Recap of Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 8 (S04E08) - 47
anything to tell me about life since I've been away?
#47
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I caught an early bus, but it was delayed. I thought I'd missed you.
#48
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But you wish me well? Oh, I do, Alfred, yeah.
#49
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