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Bates believes they must be content as they are, but Anna continues to believe that she cannot give him what he needs. Although convinced that there is no evidence for anything to happen, Anna is later arrested for Green's murder. She would be canned after she tried everything to derail Tom's transition to the upstairs family. Later he arranges Lavinia Swire's funeral and then the wedding for Matthew and Mary, even though the Archbishop of York performs it. Her determination to treat the man piques the ire of Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, and preparing for a showdown, Violet shows up at Mr Drake's bedside only to witness the procedure and its unmitigated success. Movies. Mabel Lane Fox 5 episodes, 2014 . However, in the third series, Tom and now-pregnant Sybil are forced to flee Ireland after Tom becomes implicated in the burning of an Anglo-Irish nobleman's house. 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. In the second film, their son, Peter, is an infant, and Edith is once again involved in the day-to-day running of her publishing company and writing articles. In series one, he tries to blackmail his former lover, The Duke of Crowborough. Anna reveals to him that she believed she was pregnant, but that morning had realised that she had miscarried their child, and that it wasn't the first time it had happened, but the third. Travis insults the Catholic faith and believes the Anglican Church is superior. When she makes others (notably Tom Branson) feel or look bad, she senses no remorse for them or what she has done to them. While he is recuperating, Jimmy comes to speak with him. [20] Finneran herself confirmed this.[21]. She asks for large amounts of money, refusing a divorce so he cannot marry fellow servant Anna, and blackmails him, threatening to expose Lady Mary's secret. 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. In the second film, Mary has a flirtatious relationship with a film director named Jack Barber, but she stays faithful to Henry. Violet Crawley (The Dowager Countess of Grantham) (played by Maggie Smith) (1841[1]-1928) is Robert's mother and widow of the previous earl. Mary tells the Bateses that their newborn son is welcome to stay at Downton's nursery during the day, as Anna wants to continue working at Downton, and that soon their son will be joined by a child of her own, as Mary is now pregnant. 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. Lenker states that the character is initially "a solid villain" but develops and "he gradually became one of the most beloved members of the Crawley family staff". She experiences multiple disappointments in her romantic relationships: she is jilted at the altar by Sir Anthony Strallan in the third series, and her second fianc Michael Gregson is killed by Nazis while staying in Germany. This all occurs when Matthew and his mother were away in France, in the trenches and field hospitals respectively. He purposefully puts his hand in the line of fire in order to gain a blighty wound and be sent home. Irate, she goes to Sir Richard Carlisle and sells him the story of Lady Mary, unaware that Sir Richard is engaged to Lady Mary and has no intention of publishing the story. 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. Lady Rose Aldridge (ne MacClare) (portrayed by Lily James) (b. However, Tom still feels he cannot fit in; during a house party at the beginning of series three, he finds conversations with the Crawley family's friends awkward, and his friendship with schoolteacher and fellow socialist Sarah Bunting (played by Daisy Lewis) causes tension with the Crawleys. Joe Burns (played by Bill Fellows) is a former suitor to Mrs Hughes. Matthew dies suddenly in a car crash only days later, and he never informed his wife Mary or her parents of his discussion with Gregson while fishing. They wear brown shirts and go around preaching the most horrible things," as Edith later tells her aunt. After a confrontation with one of the Russian emigres, Count Rostov, which Rose witnesses, Atticus reveals his family had emigrated after being driven from Odessa in that city's 1859 and 1871 pogroms. 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. Matthew is left a considerable sum by Mr Swire, and Matthew is initially consumed with guilt and refuses to accept it. He is portrayed by Simon Jones in the film. She is also really selfish, as she objected to Mrs Hughes invading her privacy whereas she herself repeatedly did that to Tom. Bates goes with her, and it is thought that his romance with Anna is over. In the end, when Alfred does leave, Molesley seeks the job but Carson refuses, citing his great reluctance. Daisy has a close relationship with Mrs Patmore, the cook, which is frequently more mother-daughter than two servants working together. After that, the two of them are often seen in one another's company. The intended dinner conversation quickly becomes a heated argument in front of the bemused minister, and the Earl of Grantham collapses from a perforated ulcer, ending the gathering while he is rushed to hospital. In the second film, Carson is scandalised that a silent film is being shot on the Downton estate and plans to oversee matters personally with the film people "to keep them in check". 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." More is revealed about Anna's past. Horrified by Major Bryant's refusal to acknowledge Charlie and his father's bullying, Ethel refuses the offer. Thomas then calls her a "manipulative little witch" and expresses delight that her schemes have come to nothing. They have three children, the youngest being Rose. He returns to Downton, having apparently settled affairs with his wife, but Miss O'Brien contacts Vera and once again, she returns to cause more trouble. Rose wants to marry Jack, though Mary sees that Rose's primary motivation is to upset her mother. In Italia, la stagione stata trasmessa in prima visione su Rete 4 dall'11 dicembre 2014 all'8 gennaio 2015.. La stagione copre il periodo di tempo da febbraio ad . Despite misgivings, Mrs Crawley agrees with the plan, although Ethel seems unwilling to accept any position aside from one close to Charlie's new home. She receives some money from a deceased family member, purchases a cottage in the nearby community of Haughton-le-Skerne and opens a Bed and Breakfast, hiring her niece, Lucy to help her. Further, Edith discovers she is pregnant with Gregson's illegitimate child. He is accompanied by his boss Charles Blake as they are working on a government project studying estates and their progress. Bates is less sure, but agrees that Anna will not be convicted. He often helps Ivy in the kitchen with his culinary skills, much to Daisy's ire. 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. We first meet the conniving woman in the second season as a general housemaid. Edna commence faire ami-ami avec Thomas, ce que lui dconseille Anna. Anna gives birth to a healthy baby boy on New Year's Eve, much to her and her husband's delight. Anna May Bates (ne Smith) (played by Joanne Froggatt) (b. When Barrow begins treating himself to cure his homosexuality and is suffering, Baxter convinces him to see Dr Clarkson, after which Barrow treats her with more respect. In series six, she and her father have left for America, only for them to return to stay at Downton in the third episode. Sensing him as vulnerable, since his wife had just recently died, she proceeded to get him drunk on whiskey and to try to get him into bed. When the food does not meet her exacting standards, she takes her frustration out on the maids, especially Daisy. Mrs Hughes says that is true, but that if Edna wants a reference or another job during her natural lifetime she will remain quiet. In "The Finale", feeling guilty about ruining Edith's happiness, Mary arranges for Bertie and Edith to reunite at a restaurant. She says that she does not want to be in service for the rest of her life and often complains about her surroundings. Outspoken, Ethel does not like being told what to do by anyone, which often has her in conflict with Anna or Mrs Hughes. She does not return in the second series and is replaced by Ethel. Fearing for his safety, Lord Grantham had him assigned to Matthew Crawley's battalion to be his batman. During the time apart from Bates, Anna refuses to fall into hopelessness or despair, though there is a brief period where this wavers, when letters and visits with her husband are stopped for a time. The next day, Vera is found dead from ingestion of rat poison. The Dowager Countess learns of his situation and tells the doctor that William had an embarrassing skin condition in order to keep him from being drafted. Shortly after their wedding night, Bates is arrested for murdering his previous wife, although Anna and the rest of the residents at Downton are convinced that he is innocent. In series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. In episode 7, after the accident at the car racing in Brooklands, Anna rushes after Mary, Bates warns her not to do so "in her condition" and he asks Baxter to go after her. Episode #4.2: Directed by David Evans. He first appears onscreen after Lord Grantham has given Carson permission to hire another footman in addition to Alfred Nugent. After hearing this news, both Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes immediately agree that she has to go. 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 the first feature film, Bertie is asked by King George V to accompany him on a three-month tour of Africa. "[12] Emily Orley, also of Buzzfeed, argued that the storyline of the rape of Anna had too much focus on the male characters.[13]. During the Great War she learns that her nephew Archibald "Archie" Philpotts deserted and was shot for cowardice at the front. 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. Months later, while on vacation, he tells Edith he knows about Marigold, and he believes Michael was an honourable man, with which she agrees, stating Michael would have married her as soon as he could. When the war ends, Thomas tries to make a profit by taking advantage of the nationwide rationing by selling goods on the black market. 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. Mrs Patmore is in charge of the kitchen and kitchen staff. However, having bought the train ticket to London in York, he decided not to go through with the plan at the last minute, as he considered his actions would do far more harm than good, since he would certainly have been hanged for the crime if convicted; his love for his wife proved greater than his desire to defend her honour. Unable to get out of his commitment himself, Bertie's mother-in-law Cora and Queen Mary intercede on his behalf. He returns to Downton as first footman although, as always, he plans to move up to a higher position in the house staff. 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. In 1924, she meets, falls in love with, and marries Atticus Aldridge, the Jewish son of Lord and Lady Sinderby. After Thomas excels in the match, Lord Grantham decides to keep him on in the new position of under-butler, much to Bates' consternation since Barrow now nominally outranks him. Over the next few weeks she continues to help while Drake has taken a liking to her. May Bird (played by Christine Lohr) was the cook for Isobel and Matthew Crawley at Crawley House. After the death of the heir to the estate and her unofficial fianc, Mary's relationship with the new heir, distant cousin Matthew Crawley, begins coldly due to their different upbringing. 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.