Later in series six, Branson is instrumental in setting up Lady Mary with Henry Talbot, and in the series finale, goes in with Talbot on an automobile dealership. Nellie Melba (Kiri Te Kanawa) gives an operatic performance at the Abbey in 1922, where Cora intervenes to ensure she is treated as a guest of the family rather than a member of staff. 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. Carson had expressed his concerns about Andrew's suitability after the gambling club incident, but Mrs Hughes, Barrow, and Daisy urge him to give Andrew a second chance. Gordon says he was rescued from the freezing ocean by Fifth Officer Harold Lowe but developed amnesia and was sent to Montreal after being mistaken for a Canadian. At this time, he had only recently succeeded to the viscountcy. He has never condemned Mary for any of her more questionable actions, and Mrs Hughes once remarks that "Mr Carson would forgive (Lady Mary) if (she) attacked him with a brick.". However, in episode 4 she begins to suffer severe cramps and fears she is suffering another miscarriage. In the first film, Carson is called back to oversee the royal family's visit to Downton. He has been widowed since the death of his wife Maud. George Matthew Crawley (born August 1921) is the son and heir of the late Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary Josephine Crawley. Considering Charlie's future, she gives him to Mr and Mrs Bryant. Richard Carlisle (played by Iain Glen) is the fianc of Lady Mary Crawley in series two. Downton Abbey: 10 Saddest Things About Tom Branson - Screen Rant Baxter is hired on Barrow's recommendation, and Cora is pleased with Baxter. Ambitious, she decides that she no longer wants to work in service and saves up her money to buy a typewriter to take a correspondence course in typing and shorthand. 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. 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. She is the daughter of London solicitor Reggie Swire, to whom she has been very close ever since her mother's death during her early childhood. Soon, however, Mrs Hughes tells Mr Bates what happened to Anna, although she refuses to disclose who was the culprit. It's not such a free place any more. Albert Travis (played by Michael Cochrane) is the Rector of St Mary's Downton whose living is under the patronage of the Earl of Grantham. A shocked Anna begins to ask how the case is sorted out but Bates silences her, saying they will speak of it later. By the time series five begins, Thomas and Jimmy have grown much closer in their friendship, though it is clear Thomas is still in love with him. When this secret becomes known in Downton, Carson offers his resignation to Lord Grantham. 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. During the Great War, she opened a soup kitchen at Crawley House, in secret, and was helped by Mrs Patmore and Daisy to run it from the money given by the government for the hospital. The Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (Kate Phillips) is the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Fellowes initially intended for Mrs Hughes to be a Yorkshire native. 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. Thomas is a closeted gay man. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. Although he says his feelings for her are sincere, and he offers to buy a stately home near Downton where they can live together and start a family, he demands near-total control and threatens that if she leaves him he will expose her liaison with Ottoman attach Kemal Pamuk, which he has covered up from exposure. She also refused to hand the police the ticket regarding Mr Bates's trip to London on the day Mr Green died, telling Lady Mary she could never condemn a man for defending his wife's honour against such a crime. 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. She is rescued (to her relatives' dismay) by black singer Jack Ross. She also feels, knowing Michael granted her power of attorney and she might inherit all he has if he is confirmed dead, that she must give something to their daughter, whom she then decides to reclaim. Mrs Patmore is in charge of the kitchen and kitchen staff. Mrs Hughes says that is true, but that if Edna wants a reference or another job during her natural lifetime she will remain quiet. Jimmy is only rescued by Thomas, who had been following him to keep an eye out. 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. He arrives at Downton in the first episode to replace Lord Grantham's previous valet. Anna is freed but on bail whilst her husband is classified as being on the run. He also has a special place in his heart for Lady Mary, given she was the first child born at Downton during his tenure as butler. 1886) is lady's maid to Lady Mary at Downton Abbey; previously she was first parlour maid and head housemaid. Though both Prince Kuragin and Violet were married, they fell in love and attempted to run away together, but did not succeed. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. Matthew is left a considerable sum by Mr Swire, and Matthew is initially consumed with guilt and refuses to accept it. Hold on to your hats as Downton decamps to Scotland, MyAnna Buring says Edna Braithwaite has dreams far above her station! (Interview), Downton Abbey Series 4 (Season 4), Episode 4 Recap: Staying Silent, Speaking Up. Later, Thomas Barrow finds her humming in the boot room, and she tells him he should be happy he is in good favor with her, while smirking unpleasantly. 1873) was the butler of Crawley House, in the village of Downton, and valet for Matthew Crawley. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Out of spite, she leaves a bar of soap on the bathroom floor while Cora is taking a bath. Rose matures and become less self-centred. She plays the victim, and accuses him of using her, then casting her aside, and not being a man of honor. Unlike the other servants, she shows no respect when talking with Tom, and refuses to stand up when he enters the servants hall. Her Aunt Rosamund finds out and accompanies her to get the abortion in London. She struck him; however, she did not kill him, merely wounded him. He began flirting with her, later admitting he is attracted to her. 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. Edna Braithwaite - Downton Abbey - Facebook Robert very reluctantly agrees, and feels sorry that Edith is a "spinster" with no boyfriend or prospects in sight. He has worked at Downton since he was a young man, when his grandfather was its Head Groom. Downton Abbey Historical drama Drama series Television. But when learning of his status, Matthew (as the heir to Downton Abbey) instructs him to put an end to his relationship with Edith. This engagement is broken off and during the war he is injured. For his part, Mason knows how he is affecting them and tries to give them as much space as possible. After his return, he receives a telegram informing him of her death. Matters are made much worse when Murray confirms that her history, of which the police are now aware, would look convincingly to the police like Anna was capable of violence. The female servants report to her. 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. On part three of Downton Abbey's fourth season, Lord Gillingham announces . He later leaves Downton as he feels he is unfit for service. He addresses her when the Prince of Wales mentions that her father, Lord Flintshire, hosted the prince's tour of India. In the Great War, Ethel has trouble supporting herself and her son and Mrs Hughes helps her, acting as her friend and bringing her food. Edna commence faire ami-ami avec Thomas, ce que lui dconseille Anna. He volunteers to help Mr Mason take care of Downton's pigs and shows an interest in farming. She is one of Anna's closest allies, being the first person who helps her in the aftermath of Mr Green's attack. At the end, he is seen playing football on the beach, while Thomas watches from a nearby chair. One of her most constant traits is her unfailing devotion to Downton as her home and, eventually, the estate which she will preside over. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. [19], Executive producer Gareth Neame stated that Finneran had chosen to leave the series. Isobel Crawley knows of a cure, but as a modern medical technique it is unfamiliar to Dr Clarkson, who is reluctant to try it. 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 is in love with Ivy, who is in love with Jimmy, while Daisy is in love with Alfred and determined to break them up. Jimmy Kent (played by Ed Speleers) was one of two new footmen introduced in series three, after the end of World War I. After Lady Edith has a letter published in a newspaper proclaiming support for women's rights, Michael writes to her at least twice offering her a column in his magazine. In episode 6 he insists on paying for Anna to have an appointment with Dr Ryder when she begins to experience lingering pains again, and asks that she stop keeping him in the dark.