Thomas and Jimmy share a heartfelt goodbye in which Jimmy tearfully tells Thomas that though he never thought he'd get on with a man like him, they truly had been great friends. Jimmy Kent (played by Ed Speleers) was one of two new footmen introduced in series three, after the end of World War I. Waiting in line - or queueing as it's known in Britain - is common at Highclere Castle. He tries to convince her that despite wanting children, she alone is enough for him, which she has trouble accepting. Later on, his father and Daisy become quite close. Mary insists that Anna shouldn't return to her and Bates's cottage and instead allows Anna to stay in her room to have her baby. Gwen Harding (born Dawson) (played by Rose Leslie) was a housemaid at Downton. Isobel becomes disheartened after Larry and his brother Tim treat her disrespectfully. In the fourth series, Mary is pursued by three suitors: Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham), Evelyn Napier, and Charles Blake. She names her son Charlie after his father, before moving away from Downton to start a new life. Other Works Jessica Fellowes is an English author and freelance journalist and is the niece of Julian Fellowes . Menu. After being caught stealing a bottle of wine, Thomas takes advantage of her feelings for him to persuade her to tell Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes that she saw Mr Bates take the wine. In the third series, Thomas and O'Brien's alliance begins to fall apart with the appointment of her nephew Alfred as footman. The rest of Anna's pregnancy goes seemingly without a hitch. Sharon Small was born on January 1, 1967 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Full of regret, Shrimpie later privately confesses to Robert that he has to sell his estate to pay off debts and says that he admires Robert for thinking ahead and modernising Downton. He would take on Downton footman Andy Parker as a farmhand, and at series end, would be pleased when Daisy would finally move to Yew Tree Farm with him at long last. She is very trustworthy, polite, and loyal to the Crawley family and her "downstairs" co-workers. In the first film, she is seven years old and continues to be raised with her first cousins George and Caroline, at the estate. Her father dies shortly after and Matthew honours his deathbed wish for his ashes to be placed in Lavinia's grave. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). Anna May Bates (ne Smith) (played by Joanne Froggatt) (b. Sharon Small is a Scottish actress known for her work in film, radio, theatre, and television. And. She visits him in London, and he has a cocktail party that important artists and literary figures like Virginia Woolf attend. However, in episode 4 she begins to suffer severe cramps and fears she is suffering another miscarriage. He meets Mrs Hughes at a fair in Downton after the death of Ivy and asked her a second time to marry him, giving her a parting gift of a small doll. However, Rosamund also supports Edith throughout Edith's unplanned pregnancy and with finding a way to raise the child. Family (2) Trivia (9) TV Shows. When a witness comes forward to claim Mr Green was murdered, the investigation causes Anna to fear Bates was responsible, but she is too frightened to confront him, as it will confirm the identity of her attacker. Barbara Havers on the series. Jack breaks off the relationship to protect Rose. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). In 1912, she brings private papers of her uncle Jonathan Swire, a Liberal minister, to Sir Richard Carlisle since Sir Richard plans to financially ruin her father. After that, the two of them are often seen in one another's company. Veteran American actress Shirley MacLaine is amused at reports of Dynasty-style catfights between herself and acting legend Maggie Smith now that she's joined the cast of Downton Abbey . It is not known whether he went ahead and published the story. Anna gives birth to a healthy baby boy on New Year's Eve, much to her and her husband's delight. When she feared what he might do next and knew what was about to happen, Anna hid in the dark, waiting for him with a knife. However, Edith also experiences success when she pursues a career in journalism and takes charge of Gregson's magazine publishing company. She is unhappy in her marriage, and seeks to end it. He is the husband of Cora, son of Violet, and father of Mary, Edith and Sybil. After Larry unremorsefully calls Tom "only a grubby little chauffeur chappie", Lord Merton angrily tells him to be silent, and apologises very sincerely to Tom for what Larry did, adding his hope that Tom would recover before the wedding. When she does, Alfred apologises to her, regretting being blinded by his infatuation for Ivy and failing to see how good and true Daisy had been to him. I dont want to moan about it, but theres a pond of really fantastic actresses from the ages of 45 to 60 that are all going for the same roles.. However, this alliance does not last very long, as Edna is fired after she successfully seduces Tom Branson but is foiled in her effort to blackmail him into marrying her. Here are five of our top tips to make your Downton Abbey castle visit go smoothly. 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. Violet Crawley (The Dowager Countess of Grantham) (played by Maggie Smith) (1841[1]-1928) is Robert's mother and widow of the previous earl. Perhaps best known for her portrayal of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC television adaptation of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries by Elizabeth George, she is also recognised for her lead roles in Law & Order: UK (as Inspector Elisabeth Flynn) and Trust Me (as Dr Brigitte Rayne). He would also gain the companionship of Mrs Patmore, Daisy dropping any objections she had about her father in-law and her superior at Downton Abbey being together. 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 says that she does not want to be in service for the rest of her life and often complains about her surroundings. They insist that they can give Charlie a far better future than Ethel ever could. He hides the Crawley family dog, Isis, whom he hopes to "find" to curry favour with Lord Grantham. However, relatively quickly, the mystery is solved as another of Green's victims comes forward and confesses to his murder. George Matthew Crawley (born August 1921) is the son and heir of the late Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary Josephine Crawley. Wear comfortable shoes. Bates sneaks up behind Anna, surprising her, then pulls her aside. Anna only tells Mrs Hughes of the crime, fearing her husband would commit murder if he discovered the truth. Chamberlain later reveals to Tom that he had been blackmailed into attending by Violet, who knew of his role in one of the notorious pranks performed by his brother-in-law, Horace de Vere Cole (in their youth, de Vere Cole, Chamberlain and some others had disguised themselves as workmen and had dug a trench across Piccadilly Circus, causing a massive traffic jam "from the East End to Belgrave Square."). He has been widowed since the death of his wife Maud. As of September 2020, her net worth has been estimated at around $1 million. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. They wear brown shirts and go around preaching the most horrible things," as Edith later tells her aunt. However, it would endanger Anna once again, who is released on bail. In series six, Gwen returns, eleven years later, to Downton as a successful married woman, although she visits the mansion only in the fourth episode. The actress was also in BBC crime drama The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, playing the role of DS Barbara Havers alongside Nathaniel Parkers DI Thomas Lynley. Behind the scenes Portrayed by Sharon Small Marigold: "You know men." Anna: " And I know women, too. She later retracts the statement as she feels guilty and over time, her feelings for Thomas diminish and she notices that Downton's other footman, William, likes her. Despite the pains, Anna is fine, as her body is adjusting to pregnancy. Although Bates had hoped Thomas would leave with a good reference, Lord Grantham decides to let him stay on so Thomas can lend his skills to the upcoming cricket match between the village and the house. She is one of Anna's closest allies, being the first person who helps her in the aftermath of Mr Green's attack. Amused instead of scandalised at the revelation, Grantham gently declines Carson's offer, ending the matter as a non-issue. Later, however, he is turned down as Mrs Hughes does not wish to leave Downton, but the two part on good terms. During the 2014 Christmas special, Anna awaits trial in prison as Mary and Bates visit her. This suspicion leads to Lady Grantham's discovering the nanny's cruelty to Sybbie Branson, resulting in her immediate sacking. Mary struggles to move past her grief, but after the discovery of a letter from Matthew stating he intended to name Mary his sole heiress, she recovers and begins helping her father and brother-in-law Tom manage the estate. When they win, Barrow follows Jimmy who, having won a large bet, has too much to drink. Tom Branson plays a major role in the first feature film, saving the king's life and courting Lucy Smith, who is the daughter of Lady Maud Bagshaw, lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary and a cousin of the Crawleys. Affable and good-natured, he was also a competent pianist (actor Thomas Howes is a pianist) and would entertain other servants during their free time. When Bates is deemed guilty and is sentenced to be hanged, Anna breaks down and briefly prepares to leave Downton Abbey with Lady Mary, whom she is very close to, offering to accompany her mistress on an extended holiday to America, much to Mary's delight. She uses her position to curry favour with Lady Grantham to consolidate her influence, although her actions usually benefit them both. Bates reveals that he kept the untorn ticket in his coat as a talisman for a time. He has worked at Downton since he was a young man, when his grandfather was its Head Groom. Rose secretly invites Ross and his band members to perform at Downton for Robert's birthday, by which time she has entered into a secret relationship with Jack. Her sister Mary is the last in the family to discover, in late 1925, that Marigold is Edith's daughter, and that she is Marigold's aunt. Cora Crawley (ne Levinson), Countess of Grantham (played by Elizabeth McGovern) (b. When a witness comes forward to claim Mr Green was murdered and the investigation reaches Downton, police question Bates and Anna on several occasions. However, Violet and the family remain suspicious of him as he is "new money" and is described by Lord Grantham as "a hawker of newspaper scandal". Her partner is a photographer named Dan Bridge. Unlike Carson, she privately views Lady Mary as a silly girl whose misfortune comes mostly from her own mistakes; her attitudes have likely softened over the years. He threatens Mrs Hughes with leaving Downton in order to find out what is wrong with his wife. She is devoted to Robert and his family and thus feels it is her duty to speak her mind on every possible occasion, though her interference in her nieces' decisions often has disastrous results. He is in love with Ivy, who is in love with Jimmy, while Daisy is in love with Alfred and determined to break them up. However at the very end, Mrs Patmore notices a familiar face has snuck into the room. That show ran for six seasons, between 2001 and 2007. After the First World War, Tom and Sybil receive Robert's reluctant blessing and marry in Dublin. Official Sites. He tells Robert in another letter how to contact him. Tony instead becomes engaged to the Hon. January 1, 1967 Furious over this, she tells the judge in her divorce case that Bates paid her off to consent to it. However, because of his misdiagnosis of Matthew, Robert hires a well-known doctor who strongly disagrees with Clarkson. Thomas provides Bates with words that lead her to believe Bates knows of her hand in Lady Grantham's miscarriage, and she quickly backs down. Andrew is hired by Carson on a temporary basis to work the week of Lady Rose MacClare's wedding at Grantham House in London. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. Jane Moorsum (played by Clare Calbraith) was a maid at Downton Abbey and Ethel's replacement. Character After William's death in 1918, Mr Mason sometimes calls at Downton to speak to Daisy, believing that she loved William as much as he did. Tom doesn't learn her true identity until later. During the Revolution many years later, Prince Kuragin and his wife, Princess Irina Kuragina, were arrested by the Bolsheviks and separated. Mrs Patmore tries to hide her deteriorating eyesight but Lord Grantham decides to send her to Moorfields in London for treatment when she accidentally puts salt on the pudding instead of sugar. This greatly upsets the farmer's wife, who was led to believe that the child was the orphaned daughter of her husband's friend whom she never met. Highclere Castle is very popular, so do book early to make sure you don't miss out! Her child by him, a daughter named Marigold, was at first given to a family in Switzerland, where she gave birth. Thomas later tells Anna Bates that he's upset because he wasn't special to Jimmy, which Anna very adamantly disagrees with. He manipulates Daisy in order to further his plans to have Mr Bates ousted. The evidence does not portray Bates in a good light; the jury finds him guilty of the murder of his wife, and he is sentenced to be hanged. Julian Alexander Kitchener-Fellowes, Baron Fellowes of West Stafford (born 17th August, 1949; Cairo, Egypt) is the creator, primary writer and one of the executive producers of Downton Abbey. O'Brien and Thomas were the only servants who never did like Bates and the duo constantly try to find faults and uncover his past in an attempt to force Mr Carson to sack him. In the last episode of series one, O'Brien comes to believe that Cora is going to replace her. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. Sharon Small is a Scottish actress from Glasgow, renowned for her works across television, film, theatre and radio. Matthew eventually relents and uses the money to save Downton Abbey from bankruptcy following Lord Grantham's having lost his wife's fortune through bad investments. Later, he confronts Thomas about what happened, and though he is hesitant, eventually agrees to be friends. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. She has one sibling, a sister who lives in Lytham St Annes. I was about 14 when I first saw her playing a young woman with multiple personalities in Sybil and I remember thinking, How does she do that? Unable to get out of his commitment himself, Bertie's mother-in-law Cora and Queen Mary intercede on his behalf. O'Brien then preys on Jimmy's discomfort and embarrassment to have him blackmail Mr Carson into sacking Thomas without a reference, otherwise Jimmy will go to the police. See full bio 1 nomination. When Green returns to the Abbey, Bates is further convinced of his guilt. Mr Carson is in charge of the pantry, wine cellar, and dining room, as well as the male staff, who report to him. He cares not for what others will think of him for changing his citizenship (particularly when Britain only beat Germany in the Great War a few years previously), only of Edith's love. It is Bates who intervenes to save Thomas's prospects after he attempts to seduce Jimmy, as he is unwilling to see another man lose his livelihood due to the schemes of others. Cora tells Robert the whole story when he asks if there is another reason for Mary staying with Carlisle when she obviously does not like him. This makes Bertie, as the nearest male heir, the new Marquess of Hexham. When Thomas decides to buy extra food and supplies on the black market to sell to Downton's kitchen staff, she refuses to get involved in his business, but she sympathises with Thomas after he realises he has been swindled. 1967) is a Scottish actress most famous for her starring roles as Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers on The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (opposite Nathaniel Parker) and Trudi Malloy on Mistresses. Occasionally her caring attitude may become even counterproductive, as when she advises that Daisy should not sacrifice that much of her spare time to try to self-educate herself, as she sees that hopes for that kind of lifestyle which would justify such efforts are set too high considering Daisy's chances to move in the social hierarchy of that era. 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. Anna returns to Downton but chooses not to inform Bates of the news until she becomes pregnant again and the stitch has worked, so as not to get his hopes up. After being told he would not make it, William proposes to Daisy and tells her that he wants to marry her, not just out of love, but also to secure her a widow's pension so that she would be taken care of. Though Prince Kuragin was subsequently released, he learned that his wife had been exiled a year before. 2011 Christmas Special [3] She becomes fiercely political and desires to break free from the social restrictions of the times. Amy Nuttall has been seen for the first time after it was reported her husband Andrew Buchan walked out on the Downton Abbey star. Mr Mason gave some books to Andy, and he reveals to Thomas that he can write no more than his own name; Thomas offers to teach him to read and write. O'Brien is one of several servants asked to testify at Bates's trial and is genuinely relieved when they learn that Bates had been reprieved. She is 26 at the beginning of the series. In the final series, after losing his tenancy at a neighbouring estate, he is offered the tenancy of Yew Tree Farm in Downton, thanks to the unflagging efforts of Daisy. Through Lady Rose MacClare, who is one of the helpers, he learns of her relationship to Violet and that the Dowager Countess still lives at Downton. Lavinia dies at Downton of Spanish influenza after Matthew regains use of his legs and shortly before their wedding. Daisy Mason, who is interested in Alfred, repeatedly tries to sabotage Ivy, Jimmy and Alfred in hopes that Alfred will realise that Ivy is no good for him. This helps Daisy drop any objections she has about their pairing. At the end, he is seen playing football on the beach, while Thomas watches from a nearby chair. Matters are not made better when the Crawleys' lawyer, Murray, confirms that things do not look good for Anna and Bates is forced into action when a trial date for Anna is set. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. Sarah O'Brien, who is angry with Thomas for the way he has treated her nephew, Alfred, quickly latches on to this dynamic and uses it to her own ends. He often helps Ivy in the kitchen with his culinary skills, much to Daisy's ire. She plays outside with her cousins Sybil and George, as the adults are having tea inside the Downton estate. In series five, Mrs Hughes tells Mr Carson that O'Brien has left Lady Flintshire to serve as lady's maid to the wife of the new governor of the Bombay Presidency in British India. Alfred Nugent (played by Matt Milne) was the new footman brought on to replace William Mason and is introduced in series three. Towards the end of the second series, she becomes guilt-ridden when she finds out her meddling in Bates's private life has started a chain reaction which led to Vera's threatening to expose the family secrets and bring the Crawley family into disrepute. And while the household is lined up to receive a duke, O'Brien discreetly kicks Bates's cane on which he was leaning, knocking him on his face in the gravel, in order to cause a scene and bring attention to his disability. He arrives at Downton before leaving to settle his cousin's affairs, and Edith accepts his proposal. She struck him; however, she did not kill him, merely wounded him. He addresses her when the Prince of Wales mentions that her father, Lord Flintshire, hosted the prince's tour of India. Anthony Strallan (played by Robert Bathurst) was Edith's much older suitor. She dies at the end of the second film. Rose becomes restless and persuades Anna into accompanying her to a dance hall in York, where Anna attracts the attention of some young men but barely escapes when a fight ensues. Bates goes with her, and it is thought that his romance with Anna is over. Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. She appeared in the film, played by Geraldine James.[24]. She manages to stop the divorce that Mr Bates thought was a foregone conclusion, and he goes to London to confront her. She has a strong bond with her granddaughter Mary, to whom she is the most similar. Matthew is left a considerable sum by Mr Swire, and Matthew is initially consumed with guilt and refuses to accept it. Though unmarried, she is referred to as Mrs Hughes according to traditional titles for servants during the time period. In series six, she and her father have left for America, only for them to return to stay at Downton in the third episode. He purposefully puts his hand in the line of fire in order to gain a blighty wound and be sent home. 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. Robert very reluctantly agrees, and feels sorry that Edith is a "spinster" with no boyfriend or prospects in sight. While Barrow is away in America with Lord Grantham (as John Bates asked to be excused from the trip to remain with his wife), Baxter grows closer to Joseph Molesley, who treats her with respect. After her wedding, to avoid confusion with her husband, Anna is still called by her first name by the staff and family, unlike standard practice for lady's maids of the time. Mrs Hughes has described her sister as being born "not quite right in the head" and has been privately caring for her since their mother died. 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. At that time, it is inferred that Jimmy has kept up appearances by teasing Thomas and giving him a very clear cold shoulder that even Alfred notices is extreme. She decides to move back into Downton Abbey, leaving Mr Bates hurt and confused. Book in advance. And now Sharon Small is starring as grieving widow Rose in re. Molesley is not happy with the prospect, thinking it degrading to become a footman when he has been trained as a valet and butler. Thomas watches forlornly as Jimmy enters Lady Anstruther's room, silently wishing Jimmy was coming to him instead. But she refused him and he married a woman named Ivy and had a son, Peter. During the War, he served with Charles Blake in the Royal Navy aboard Jellicoe's flagship HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland. Birthday 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. He is a recent war veteran and suffers from severe Combat Stress Reaction (CSR, or shell shock) that causes him to be very nervous and somewhat disconnected to his surroundings. In 1919, she asks Mrs Patmore if, after many years in service, she can be promoted from kitchen maid to assistant cook and Mrs Patmore agrees to ask Mrs Hughes if the budget can support promotion for Daisy. He also later mentions Jimmy to Phyllis Baxter in a bout of sadness and annoyance that he's gone. After being informed that this story was untrue by Isobel Crawley, the doctor corrected the report to the War Department, and William is drafted shortly thereafter. He is initially reticent about his family, but mentions that his great-grandfather and his family were Russian Jews from Odessa who had emigrated to England during the 19th century and eventually anglicised their family name. During the Great War, after William is brought back to Downton mortally wounded, the Dowager Countess summons him to wed William and Daisy before William dies. The Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (Kate Phillips) is the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Violet has Clarkson lie to mend their marriage. Tom and Lucy later have a child of their own, a female, named Violet after the now deceased Dowager Countess of Grantham. At Downton Abbey, he meets Violet again, who is shocked by his reappearance and what has happened to him. After he confesses to Daisy, she reveals she wasn't flirting and, impressed by his actions, is ready to start planning her marriage to Andy. 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