The Crawleys and Rose succeed in retrieving the letter, after which the grateful prince unexpectedly arrives and opens Rose's debutante ball at their house, dancing with Rose. He returns to Crawley House immediately upon Mr Carson's recovery, though he goes to the great house with Matthew Crawley to be his full-time valet after his marriage to Lady Mary. In the second feature film, Sybbie's great-grandmother, the Dowager Countess, names Sybbie as heir to her villa in the South of France, ensuring Sybbie a more equal social and financial standing with her cousins. At this time, he had only recently succeeded to the viscountcy. Carlisle leaves the morning before the Servants' Ball, but not before revealing that he did genuinely love her. Edna doesn't think she has done anything wrong, insisting she is just as good as he and that there was nothing improper. She is 26 at the beginning of the series. During the summer of 1914, Cora discovers she has become pregnant for the first time in 18 years, but she suffers a miscarriage caused by her maid O'Brien. Eventually, Jimmy decides that the only thing to do is to satisfy her and hope it'll get her out of his hair. During her visit to Violet in 1920, she unexpectedly joins Edith and Matthew on a trip to London, claiming that she is planning a surprise for her mother. In the second Christmas special, she accompanies Lady Grantham to Scotland to visit Duneagle Castle. He, Lucy and members of the Crawley family travel to the South of France, after discovering that the Dowager Countess was gifted a villa in the South of France and arranges for her great-granddaughter, Tom's daughter Sybbie Branson, to inherit it. "[16], Alexander Chee of The New Republic described O'Brien as the show's "best, most complex villain" and stated that her departure made the show less interesting. However, problems between the two are not over as Bates realises something has upset Anna. But Mrs Hughes say that, "there are rules to this way of life and, if you don't intend to abide by them, it is not the life for you." I will not post major spoilers from series 4 without warning. Just before her death she confesses to Matthew that she had seen the kiss between him and Mary and tells him that her death is the best for all of them. Bates finally confronts Anna and reveals the truth; he realised Green was the attacker as soon as he returned to Downton, and he did intend to murder the valet the day he was killed. Unlike the other servants, she shows no respect when talking with Tom, and refuses to stand up when he enters the servants hall. When she is older, she affectionately nicknames Robert "Donk" (much to his consternation) after playing a game of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" with him. He informs Lady Grantham that he suspects the new nanny may be mistreating the children in some way. He arrives at Downton in the first episode to replace Lord Grantham's previous valet. Branson's return to Downton Abbey for Matthew and Mary's wedding is off to a poor start: he doesn't own a set of tails or even a dinner jacket, and he talks politics at dinner, enraging Robert. Anna's mother managed to convince police that it was an accident and he had slipped, but Anna is now terrified that either the police have found a file on the incident or her stepfather had heard of her arrest and tipped them off and it would be used to disprove the Crawleys' character reference of her and portray her as violent. He continues to do so after Barrow returns, telling her that he does not care to know what Barrow has over her, but urges her to stand up to him and not let him make her do things she does not wish to do. She reveals that she had stolen jewellery from a previous employer who treated her nicely, and she went to prison but was released early for good behaviour. Mr Carson is in charge of the pantry, wine cellar, and dining room, as well as the male staff, who report to him. Unluckily, while the tryst is occurring, Lady Edith accidentally starts a fire in a nearby bedroom, which pulls Thomas away from his post. Andy helps Mr Mason move into Yew Tree Farm with Mrs Patmore and Daisy. Rose later becomes attracted to Sir John Bullock, a guest at a Downton house party with whom she later meets up in London along with some of her relatives. Upon learning that her parents are dead, he offers to take her under his wing as a surrogate daughter, which she accepts, though reluctantly at the outset. Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly described Barrow as one of the series' "most polarizing figures".[14]. British-based Swedish actress MyAnna Buring, 28, pictured, plays the new maid in the Christmas special of Downton Abbey. In the last episode of series one, O'Brien comes to believe that Cora is going to replace her. Edna Braithwaite. With Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle. [20] Finneran herself confirmed this.[21]. He is married and has several young children. As the heir to the Downton Abbey estate, Robert Crawley married Cora Levinson - a young, forward-thinking American, partly at the will of his father who wanted to . She runs off and leaves Downton immediately. While her parents are posted to India, Rose stays at Downton, where she is living by 1922. The judge voids the divorce decree, with the result that Vera and John are still legally married. Throughout much of the series Bates is at odds with Thomas, who tries to get rid of him so that he can take his place as valet. Bates is then released from prison due to the neighbour's statement. During the second series, Matthew serves in the First World War and both become engaged to other people, but after a series of obstacles, Matthew proposes to her again, and the two marry. RELATED: Downton Abbey: 10 Actors You Forgot Were On The Show. Fellowes initially intended for Mrs Hughes to be a Yorkshire native. Lord Grantham, after being pressured by Cora and Carson to see how Bates is not fulfilling his job properly, regretfully tells Bates that it is not working out. She decides to avoid seeing him when he comes to say final goodbyes, but her father-in-law, whom she goes to see, convinces her she must say goodbye to him. Nevertheless, he maintains a fascination with medicine. Anna was the member of staff who helped Lady Mary and her mother Cora carry the corpse of Kemal Pamuk out of Lady Mary's bedroom and was the only one who openly welcomed valet John Bates to the household, despite everyone else's initial prejudice against him on account of his limp. In the series finale, Carson begins to suffer from palsy that ultimately forces him into semi-retirement. In series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. Robert says they will do their best for Marigold for both Michael's and Edith's sake, while still keeping the truth confined to the family. By the end of the second series, the couple marry and move to Dublin, having finally gained Lord Grantham's blessing. However, it would endanger Anna once again, who is released on bail. Thomas tells Jimmy to run, while Thomas is left to take the beating in Jimmy's place. Richard "Dickie" Grey, Lord Merton (played by Douglas Reith) is Mary's godfather and a widower with at least two sons, Larry and Tim Grey. Later, he confronts Thomas about what happened, and though he is hesitant, eventually agrees to be friends. Later, having returned to Grantham House, Mrs Hughes interrupts Anna and Lady Mary and informs them that Vyner has returned and has come to arrest her. During the first series he had strong feelings for Daisy. With its views of life from the upstairs and downstairs, it shows the perspectives of the happenings of early 20th century England's commonwealth. She is especially bitter and resentful towards most of the other servants, perhaps due to her family circumstances; the animosity is common knowledge, even for the Crawleys. At one point Grantham kisses Jane, but they are interrupted by an oblivious Mr Bates and they decide not to have an affair. Anna's attempts to locate the ticket prove fruitless, due to Lady Mary's prior actions. Before she came to Downton in 1895 as head housemaid, she was courted by a farmer, Joe Burns. In episode 5, Bates is insistent that nothing will go wrong with the pregnancy, when Anna begins to worry. Ethel, however, would not be allowed contact, learning that Charlie will be told that his father died during the war and his mother died of Spanish flu. Her efforts are rewarded when her father-in-law is offered the tenancy of Yew Tree Farm, located in the Downton estate. All solutions for "Downton Abbey maid" 16 letters crossword answer - We have 1 clue. Amused instead of scandalised at the revelation, Grantham gently declines Carson's offer, ending the matter as a non-issue. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. She is very trustworthy, polite, and loyal to the Crawley family and her "downstairs" co-workers. Isobel Grey (formerly Crawley, ne Turnbull), Lady Merton (played by Penelope Wilton) is Matthew's widowed mother. Mabel Lane Fox 5 episodes, 2014 . Season 4. She is employed in Crawley house by Isobel and Mrs Patmore teaches her to cook, despite Mrs Bird leaving her post. Her Aunt Rosamund finds out and accompanies her to get the abortion in London. In the second film, Mary has a flirtatious relationship with a film director named Jack Barber, but she stays faithful to Henry. Major Gordon then claims to be Patrick Crawley, the first cousin once removed of the Earl who perished with his father James Crawley in the sinking of the Titanic (neither of their bodies were recovered). Daisy suggests that he could take up residence with Mrs Patmore, but Mason dislikes the idea of being retired and dependent on a woman not his wife. When she discovers that Andy sabotaged a pump because he thought she was flirting with a plumber, she assures him that she was not, and admits that she is impressed by his strength of feeling. In August 1914 they are successful and Gwen wins a position at a telephone firm. When the war ends, Thomas tries to make a profit by taking advantage of the nationwide rationing by selling goods on the black market. [19], Executive producer Gareth Neame stated that Finneran had chosen to leave the series. When she makes others (notably Tom Branson) feel or look bad, she senses no remorse for them or what she has done to them. During the War, he served with Charles Blake in the Royal Navy aboard Jellicoe's flagship HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland. It is not known whether he went ahead and published the story. The Archbishop of York and future Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang (Michael Culkin) marries Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley in the spring of 1920. She visits him in London, and he has a cocktail party that important artists and literary figures like Virginia Woolf attend. In the second Christmas special, Thomas, now known mostly as Mr Barrow, participates in the Tug-of-War match for the Downton side. Edna is a former housemaid who is conniving and scheming. Tom struggles both with grief over Sybil's death in childbirth and with being accepted by the Crawleys and their servants as a new member of the Crawley family. Headstrong, ambitious, and determined, Edna sets her sights on the recent widower Tom Branson. He has a close relationship with Mrs Hughes, built up over a quarter-century of overseeing the household staff. formata da otto episodi e uno speciale di novanta minuti andato in onda a Natale 2013.. She later tells Mrs Patmore that she is ready to start planning her wedding to Andy. She had one favourite brother who had shell shock and later died during the Great War. She also speaks frankly about her employers when she and Mr Carson are alone; she enjoys seeing the Dowager Countess (whom she calls "the old bat") getting her comeuppance with the arrival of Isobel Crawley. Whilst Anna is in Lady Mary's bedroom after the wedding of Lady Edith and Bertie Pelham, her waters unexpectedly break. A timeline of events in Downton Abbey from the 1530s to 1928. Carson's main complaint is that a valet should perform extra duties outside of just seeing to Lord Grantham, including carrying trays and acting as a third footman if necessary. He believes she must have been lured into doing it, because it is not in her nature. This puts strain on the couple, as Anna is too frightened to ask John the truth of his trip to York. Despite not hearing from him, her intense romantic affections for him never falter. Miss Baxter refuses to inform Bates that, as a convicted criminal herself, she had to speak honestly to avoid another prison sentence. Edith changes her mind at the very last second, and she and Rosamund concoct a ridiculous story that they would like to take a holiday in Switzerland for a few months to "improve their French." In series six and the 2015 Christmas Special, Andy and Daisy share some special moments with each other and it looks as if they might live at Yew Tree farm with Mr Mason and possibly get married. Later on, his father and Daisy become quite close. When Mary discovers that it was Green who assaulted Anna, she asks Tony to dismiss him, but says she cannot tell him why. They are both in competition for the top position of first footman, which Jimmy is constantly sabotaging Alfred for. Phyllis Baxter (played by Raquel Cassidy), is hired as lady's maid to Cora following the departure of Edna Braithwaite. She does, though she thinks Edna is not cut out to be a housemaid. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She has proven to be ambitious in moving above her social station. He also insists that Ethel cannot prove that Charlie is Major Bryant's child. Their increased companionship is suggested by showing Jimmy often with a cigarette. Although scheming in nature and always looking to manipulate circumstances to her and Thomas's benefit, she has a conscience and softens up over the second series. When news reaches the Crawleys confirming Michael Gregson's tragic death, Lady Edith tells a terribly distraught Mrs Drewe the truth, reclaims her daughter, and flees to London. She loses her virginity to him. Carson quickly steps forward to comfort her, and assures her she will always find a source of support in him. A distraught Bates along with Lady Mary is adamant that Anna will not be convicted or even go to trial. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. Edna Braithwaite - Downton Abbey. 'Downton Abbey' Insufferability Index: That Bitch Braithwaite Most of the insufferability on last night's episode of Downton was trumped by the over-the-top villainy of Edna Braithwaite. The show ran for six series and fifty-two episodes, including five . Branson and Edna: Branson has adapted to his new life as Downton's agent quite well, but there are those who make him feel ashamed. The wife tells Cora that Marigold is Edith's illegitimate child, which shocks her. Matters become worse when Anna assists Lady Mary in procuring contraception for a sexual relationship with Lord Gillingham, and Bates finds the evidence and mistakenly believes his wife is using it so she does not become pregnant with a murderer's child. We first meet the conniving woman in the second season as a general housemaid. Anna then assists Lady Mary with procuring contraception for a sexual relationship with Lord Gillingham, but Bates finds the evidence and mistakenly believes Anna has been using it so she does not become pregnant with a murderer's child. By 1923, he still has not been found, but pieces of what happened to him are coming to light. In the meantime, Bertie's unmarried cousin dies of malaria in Tangiers. Rose matures and become less self-centred. 1873) was the butler of Crawley House, in the village of Downton, and valet for Matthew Crawley. He also helps cover up the scandal that the murder trial of Downton valet Bates would cause. Edith's grandmother (and Rosamund's mother) is highly suspicious of this plan and discovers later that Edith left when she was around 34 months pregnant to give birth there. After his return, he receives a telegram informing him of her death. She gets a new hairstyle and announces that she will move into Yew Tree Farm with Mr Mason, while still working at Downton. During a dinner in his honour, Branson, the Irish nationalist and socialist chauffeur, attempts to avenge himself on the Army by pouring a soup tureen of slop over the general, but he is stopped in time by Carson the butler (who after reading Branson's apology note to Lady Sybil, found by Anna, thought Branson meant to assassinate the general). In "The Finale", the final episode of the series and of the show, Anna is shown to be pregnant and still working as a ladies maid, much to the dislike and discomfort of Carson, who feels a woman in "her condition" should not be working. Andrew is hired by Carson on a temporary basis to work the week of Lady Rose MacClare's wedding at Grantham House in London. They kiss and enjoy their reunion. When Mrs Bird refuses to work with a former prostitute, she chooses to leave. During the Battle of Amiens, he threw himself in front of Matthew to shield him from a shell explosion and both men were seriously wounded. Over time, however, the pair grow closer, and a romance develops. Lady Rose Aldridge (ne MacClare) (portrayed by Lily James) (b. Anna is frightened that Bates discovered the truth and took his revenge. After that, the two of them are often seen in one another's company. She, in turn thanks him, describing him as strong and lucky neither of which he considered himself to be. Although she is usually supportive of Mr Carson when it comes to matters of discipline, she is seldom afraid of speaking her mind when he makes decisions; Carson in turn dislikes proceeding with any choice without her approval. When Bates catches him stealing some wine, Thomas attempts to frame him for the theft. In series three, she has a breast cancer scare; the lump is eventually diagnosed as benign. William asked Daisy if she would give him a photo that he could carry with him. She attended secondary school at the American British Academy in Muscat, Oman, and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2004. Upon his return to Britain, he gets permission to work at Downton as sergeant in charge when the residence is made into a centre of recovery for injured officers. Bates returns to London with her to live in his mother's home but soon separates after learning that she has been unfaithful to him. With the possibility of Alfred leaving to pursue his dreams of being a chef, Mr Carson offers Molesley a job as second footman if Alfred leaves. Matthew and Mary fall in love, but circumstances separate them, and Matthew becomes engaged to Lavinia Swire. Outwardly prim and somewhat strict in her manner as housekeeper, Mrs Hughes is essentially kindly and generous, as shown when she assists Ethel after she leaves her position and has a baby out of wedlock. Anna worries that Mr Bates will have his revenge if her attacker's identity is ever revealed. Martha has a slightly strained relationship with her daughter Cora and frequently trades barbed insults with Violet. Downton Abbey (TV Series 2010-2015) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Left virtually penniless, he makes his way to England and settles in York, where he receives aid from a charity for migr Russian refugees. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. Tony later calls off his engagement to Mabel, because of his interest in Mary. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. She is unsure how to handle the situation, especially when he is drafted during the First World War and convinces himself that she is his sweetheart. Baxter is not telling the whole story, something Molesley is convinced of when he hears the same story from Barrow. Shortly beforehand, Thomas signs up to the Royal Army Medical Corps in an effort to avoid being sent to the frontline for the war that is soon coming. While John is in prison, Anna is able to track down a neighbour of Vera's who saw her on the day of her death. Thomas s'arrange alors avec Edna afin de faire passer Anna comme mdisante son sujet auprs de Cora - ce qui marche, Robert allant rappeler l'ordre M. Bates ce propos. His attitudes occasionally clash with that of the more progressive and pragmatic Cora.