Period drama. Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem.

Period drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem, but Violet may be about to see right through it.

Downton Abbey

Maggie Smith & Hugh Bonneville star in Julian Fellowes’ hit series

Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern star in Julian Fellowes’ hit series, a glittering period drama following the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family.

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It is April 1912, and news arrives of the sinking of the Titanic.

It is April 1912, and news arrives of the sinking of the Titanic with the loss of Downton's heir James and his son Patrick.

Matthew and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, but trouble lies ahead for them both.

Matthew and his mother Isobel arrive at Downton, but trouble lies ahead for them both. As Matthew and Isobel settle into a house on the estate, doctor's widow Isobel immediately finds her views at odds with Violet's over the village hospital.

Mary is instantly attracted to handsome Turkish attache Kemal Pamuk.

Mary is instantly attracted to handsome Turkish attache Kemal Pamuk. Their romance is cut brutally short, sending ripples of unease through the house.

Violet and Isobel are in conflict over a medical ailment affecting Molesley.

Violet and Isobel are in conflict over a medical ailment affecting Molesley. Elsewhere, Carson fears there is a thief at Downton.

Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but she thinks he is too old and stuffy.

Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, but she thinks he is too old and stuffy. Mrs Patmore fears she may be going blind.

Sybil's interest in politics gets her in trouble and Bates makes a shocking revelation.

Sybil's interest in politics gets her in trouble. Matthew and Mary's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Bates makes a shocking revelation.

The family is astonished when Lady Cora Crawley finds that she is pregnant.

The family is astonished when Lady Cora Crawley finds that she is pregnant. The announcement leaves Mary wondering how to answer Matthew's proposal, because his situation would change completely if the baby were a boy.

The Great War unsettles life at Downton and news about Matthew rocks the family.

The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna.

Isobel suggests converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital after a suicide.

Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital.

Matthew brings a general to visit Downton Abbey, but Branson has a surprise in store

After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something?

Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora and Ethel's flirtation with a major causes trouble.

Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil.

Robert receives some shocking news from the front and will Vera expose old secrets?

Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets.

Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him and a 'major' comes to visit.

Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce.

Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.

How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme.

The wedding approaches, there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans ruin it?

With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.

Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding.

Cora's mother arrives for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? Robert has some shocking news.

Mary conspires with Violet to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever.

In the hope of financial rescue from her American grandmother, Mary conspires with Violet to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before.

Edith's big day finally arrives, but will the family be convinced?

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.

Branson's views land him in hot water and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit.

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.

An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion. Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline.

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.

As Bates's chance of freedom slips away, he goes to extreme lengths.

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.

It is a happy day at Downton as Anna's patience is finally rewarded.

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.

The annual cricket match brings out Robert's competitive side.

The annual cricket match brings out Robert's competitive side. As Violet's great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye.

Following Matthew's untimely death, Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss.

Series four of the drama series about the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Following Matthew's death, Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss.

Mary is beginning to emerge from her grief and starts to take an interest in the estate.

Drama series about the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. Mary is beginning to emerge from her grief, Molesley's fortunes worsen and Lady Rose is out for some fun.

An extravagant house party gives the Crawleys a chance to reconnect with old friends.

An extravagant house party at the Abbey gives the Crawleys a chance to reconnect with old friends. But some guests prove more welcome than others, and along with the celebrations come skulduggery and heartache.

Amid the fallout from the house party, Mary faces a pressing question about her future.

Drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Amid the fallout from the eventful house party, Mary faces a pressing question about her future.

There is tension between Ivy and Daisy, and Isobel appeals to Violet's charitable nature.

Drama series following the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. There is tension between Ivy and Daisy, and Isobel appeals to Violet's charitable nature.

Rose's surprise contribution to Robert's birthday party ruffles feathers.

Drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. A birthday party is planned for Robert, but Rose's surprise contribution to the event ruffles feathers.

Cora's playboy brother is in trouble and Robert has to visit America to bail him out.

Period drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Cora's brother is in trouble and Robert goes to America to bail him out. There are romantic tensions below stairs.

The story moves on to 1924, when the first ever Labour government heralds a sea change.

Episode 1 90'

Lavish period drama. The story moves on to 1924, when the first-ever Labour government heralds a sea change that is felt throughout the nation.

Robert is faced with a difficult decision. Anna becomes Mary's reluctant accomplice.

Lavish period drama. As the house recovers from the dramatic scenes of the previous night, Robert is faced with a difficult decision. Anna becomes Mary's reluctant accomplice.

Mary's secret assignation is very nearly blown, but Violet's quick thinking saves the day.

Period drama. Mary's secret assignation is very nearly blown, but Violet's quick thinking saves the day. The events surrounding Green's death come under scrutiny once again.

Violet reveals to Isobel the surprising truth of her past with Prince Kuragin.

Lavish period drama. Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves above stairs. Violet reveals to Isobel the surprising truth of her past with Prince Kuragin.

Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora.

Period drama. Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora and Inspector Vyner returns with some ominous words of warning for Anna.

Edith receives some terrible news and decides to take drastic action.

Period drama. Following last week's altercation, relations between Robert and Cora are strained. Edith receives some terrible news and decides to take drastic action.

Rose is delighted to introduce Atticus and his parents to her family.

Period drama. Rosamund arrives back following Edith's shock departure. Rose is delighted to introduce Atticus and his parents to her family. Molesley is concerned about Daisy.

The storm clouds that have been gathering over Anna and Bates finally burst.

Episode 8 90'

Period drama. Tensions between the families of the bride and the groom threaten Lady Rose's big day, and the storm clouds that have been gathering over Anna and Bates finally burst.

It is now 1925, when secrets and rifts threaten the unity of the family.

Secrets and rifts threaten the unity of the family, while those below stairs navigate social changes which put their futures in jeopardy.

Mary's meddling gets Mr Carson into trouble with Mrs Hughes.

Lady Mary's meddling gets Mr Carson into trouble with Mrs Hughes. Cora and Violet lock horns over the hospital takeover plans. Robert has a tough decision to make.

Preparations for the wedding of Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are under way.

Period drama. Preparations for the wedding of Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are under way. Edith meets up with an old acquaintance. Spratt has something to hide.

The family and servants are surprised by the return of another old friend.

Period drama. As Tom and Sybbie settle back into life at Downton, the family and servants are surprised by the return of another old friend in unexpected circumstances.

Violet schemes to quash plans for the takeover of the hospital.

Period drama. Violet invites the minister of health to dine as part of her scheme to quash plans for the takeover of the hospital. The evening proves distressing for everyone.

Opinions are divided when Tom and Mary open Downton to the public for a day.

Period drama. Opinions are divided above and below stairs when Tom and Mary open Downton to the public for a day in aid of the hospital. Carson has an axe to grind with Thomas.

Henry Talbot invites the Crawleys to watch him motor racing at Brooklands.

Period drama. Henry Talbot invites the Crawleys to watch him motor racing at Brooklands, but events leave Mary reeling. Violet's plan surprises the family and delights Denker.

Edith must decide whether to conceal her past at all costs or confront the truth.

A change of circumstance puts Bertie Pelham in the limelight, and Edith must decide whether to conceal her past at all costs or confront the truth and risk losing everything.

Romance abounds in the final episode, but for some the year's end is bittersweet.

Downton Abbey - The Finale

Romance abounds in the final episode, but for some the year's end is bittersweet. Mary endeavours to build bridges but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat.

Tensions run high as the family host a lavish Christmas party

Downton Abbey Christmas Special 2011 (Series 2)

It's Christmas 1919 and the family host a lavish Christmas party, but tensions are running high, and Bates' arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities.

The family visits Rose and her parents in the Highlands.

Downton Abbey Christmas Special 2012 (Series 3)

The family receive a warm welcome at Duneagle Castle, visiting Rose and her parents in the Highlands. But there is no disguising the tensions between their hosts.

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