Robert very reluctantly agrees, and feels sorry that Edith is a "spinster" with no boyfriend or prospects in sight. He had planned to make a proposal of marriage to her and took her to the village fair. 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. When they win, Barrow follows Jimmy who, having won a large bet, has too much to drink. A distraught Bates along with Lady Mary is adamant that Anna will not be convicted or even go to trial. 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. His last name remains unknown. In September 1921, Mary gives birth to their son George, but Matthew is killed in a car crash while driving home from the hospital. 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.". In the second series, with most of the male staff depicted as serving in the First World War, Mr Carson finds himself under mostly self-imposed pressure to ensure household duties are carried out to his exacting standards. [5] A Huffington Post poll revealed that 85% of the respondents expressed dislike of Matthew's death. However, relatively quickly, the mystery is solved as another of Green's victims comes forward and confesses to his murder. She reveals the story of Anna's attack but states that the attacker was a stranger who broke into the house. Anna and Bates also continue the plan to sell Bates's mother's London house in order to purchase a house up north and hire it out. Edna believes Tom and Mrs Hughes are going to try to buy her off, and insists she will accept nothing they offer because she wants her child, if she is going to have one, to grow up with a father. After the First World War, Tom and Sybil receive Robert's reluctant blessing and marry in Dublin. Even so, the family still call him by his last name. Through careful manipulation of both Thomas and Jimmy, O'Brien crafts a situation in which Thomas is caught publicly making a move on Jimmy, who reacts in fear and anger, as male homosexuality was still illegal in the 1920s. It is to Carlisle, as a man of influence, that Lady Mary turns to when she concludes that marrying Matthew is not an option. Jimmy continues to be manipulated against Thomas by O'Brien, while John Bates and Elsie Hughes work to protect Thomas from the fallout. Cora instantly takes a liking to him, whereas Mary and Robert do not. formata da otto episodi e uno speciale di novanta minuti andato in onda a Natale 2013.. In series 6 only credited with the main cast in "The Finale". This eyesight problem is declared to be cataracts, the surgery for which is new and daunting to Mrs Patmore, but the operation is successful and she regains the full use of her eyesight. The judge voids the divorce decree, with the result that Vera and John are still legally married. In the first film, she reveals she is pregnant with Bertie's child. In 1913, Mason's wife dies of a heart attack leaving him on his own on their farm. George Matthew Crawley (born August 1921) is the son and heir of the late Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary Josephine Crawley. During a conversation with Bates, Anna tells him that something in her history could stack against her in a court case. While the family, guests and staff listen to Melba's performance upstairs, Green sexually assaults Anna in the servants' quarters. It is suggested by the earl's solicitor, George Murray, that Major Gordon might actually be Peter Gordon, who worked with the real Patrick Crawley at the Foreign Office, which would explain how he knew some of the private details of the Earl's family. He joins his fellow former nobles on an outing to Downton in the spring of 1924. Anna May Bates (ne Smith; born possibly in 1886) was head housemaid at Downton Abbey and is currently lady's maid to Lady Mary Crawley. Sybil "Sybbie" Branson, (b. late May 1920) is the daughter and only child of Tom Branson and the late Lady Sybil Branson (ne Crawley). They share a moment in which Jimmy exhibits some doubt about the plan, wondering if perhaps Lady Anstruther just wants to talk. 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. She does, though she thinks Edna is not cut out to be a housemaid. Because Alfred quickly becomes enamored with the new kitchen maid, Ivy Stuart, Jimmy also takes an interest. Charles 'Charlie' Carson (played by Jim Carter), called Mr Carson by staff and Carson by the family, is the butler at Downton Abbey. In the second feature film, Tom weds Lucy Smith. 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." 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. Alfred Nugent (played by Matt Milne) was the new footman brought on to replace William Mason and is introduced in series three. He tells Robert in another letter how to contact him. He eventually takes a position in a smaller household, but when Carson develops an illness, Barrow is invited back to Downton to become the new butler. . 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. After failing to persuade Dr Clarkson to "bend the rules", a furious Violet manages to pull some strings to have William sent back to Downton, where he was cared for by Lady Edith. In a journey to the highlands it is revealed that Dr Clarkson has developed romantic feelings for Isobel Crawley. Although she has adopted the lifestyle of the British aristocracy, her character is portrayed as more forward-thinking and open-minded than that of her family, a trait her husband and daughters attribute to her "American-ness". Edna's the fucking worst! Rather, she tries to make her victims feel guilty. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born September 22, 1979 Add to list Awards 1 win & 4 nominations Photos 124 William had three brothers and a sister but all died at or shortly after birth, leaving him as the only child. When it is revealed the new valet, Henry Lang, had shell shock, she was uncharacteristically sympathetic towards him and it was revealed that her own brother suffered from it due to the War. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. She appeared in the film, played by Geraldine James.[24]. Under English law, her status as a lunatic cannot be used as grounds for divorce because she is neither the guilty nor innocent party. 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. In the second feature film, Daisy and Andy are married and both living on the farm with Mr Mason. He knew Mary since they were young children, but they did not become reacquainted as adults until after Matthew's death at the end of series three. Bertie tells Edith that he misses her terribly and still wants to marry her. Vera comes to Downton only to inform Bates that if he does not come away with her, she will sell the scandalous story of the death of Kemal Pamuk in Mary's bed to the newspapers, which could ruin the reputation of Downton Abbey. They agree to be friends forever. Do skupiny sester a jeptiek se pid nov vyuen Jenny Lee, aby enm v nelehkm kolu pomohla. She is replaced in her position by Jane, a war widow. [6] Maureen Ryan of the Huffington Post stated that she believed Matthew's death was beneficial to the story as his storylines had grown repetitive.[7]. Andy tries to break ties with Thomas, on account of Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, and Mrs Patmore informing him that Thomas is a homosexual. When Rose responds that the prince was very popular, the king dryly remarks that "the prince is never short of popularity." 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." She is employed in Crawley house by Isobel and Mrs Patmore teaches her to cook, despite Mrs Bird leaving her post. Lavinia dies at Downton of Spanish influenza after Matthew regains use of his legs and shortly before their wedding. Though Mary struggles to overcome her lingering grief about Matthew's death, she realises she loves Henry, and the two marry at the end of series six. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. Jane Moorsum (played by Clare Calbraith) was a maid at Downton Abbey and Ethel's replacement. [4] Following his death, his son George becomes the heir to the earldom, and a letter is found that serves as a will for Mary to inherit Matthew's share of Downton. 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. 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. Charles Blake stages a scene where Mabel and Tony come across Charles and Mary supposedly in a passionate kiss, and finally, Tony gives up on Mary and decides to marry Mabel. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. After discussing Edith's child, Marigold, at the servants dinner, Bates notices she has become subdued. However, Edith also experiences success when she pursues a career in journalism and takes charge of Gregson's magazine publishing company. The younger Crawleys often use Rosamund's home at 35 Belgrave Square as a place to stay when visiting London, on which occasions Rosamund takes the opportunity to catch up on family gossip. Eventually, after Barrow threatens to reveal her secret to Lady Grantham, Baxter is encouraged by Molesley to do so first. In the second film, Mary has a flirtatious relationship with a film director named Jack Barber, but she stays faithful to Henry. Carson is mortified when he suffers severe chest pains while serving the family dinner and as a consequence is forced to accept help from the female staff. She has one sibling, a sister who lives in Lytham St Annes. 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 finally confronts his wife 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. Baxter and Moseley become very close in the course of the final series and the two films; in A New Era, Baxter accepts Moseley's marriage proposal. ), so she was replaced by Edna (the maid had gotten too close to Tom in Season 3). He is the husband of Cora, son of Violet, and father of Mary, Edith and Sybil. Considering Charlie's future, she gives him to Mr and Mrs Bryant. Her efforts are rewarded when her father-in-law is offered the tenancy of Yew Tree Farm, located in the Downton estate. 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. Series six deals with Carson's and Hughes' marriage and life as a married couple. Lord Grantham bursts into Lady Anstruther's room to sound the alarm and discovers her with Jimmy. She replaced another maid named Ethel Parks, who had been sacked after being caught with a soldier while Downton Abbey was a convalescent home for war wounded soldiers. They love to dislike her. Menu. Encouraged by her family (excepting her father, who thought Gregson just wanted to take advantage of her title and wealth) she went to see him in London and accepted his offer. What really happened next remains unknown, although sexual relations are heavily implied. Outspoken, Ethel does not like being told what to do by anyone, which often has her in conflict with Anna or Mrs Hughes. RELATED: Downton Abbey: 10 Actors You Forgot Were On The Show. 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 . She runs into Thomas, and calls him sly, oily, and smug. She now realises the 10-month trip to Switzerland was a farce. She would be replaced by Phyllis Baxter, who had been hired on Thomas' recommendation (although he failed to reveal to Cora that she had been a criminal). 1891) is the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham and arguably the centre of interest of all the family story arcs in the series. Furious that Mrs Hughes went through her things, Edna tries to stand her ground, saying Mrs Hughes could not prove anything. 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. Mrs Hughes also learns the truth but says no more when she learns that Cora knows. Ethel tells Mrs Hughes that her neighbours think she is a war widow but admits that Major Bryant refuses to acknowledge that he is Charlie's father, despite Ethel and Mrs Hughes's best efforts to get him to admit paternity. Only the housemaid Anna offers him any sympathy and friendship. Later he arranges Lavinia Swire's funeral and then the wedding for Matthew and Mary, even though the Archbishop of York performs it. Edna comforts him, which makes him think she is the only one who understood him those two days. Travis insults the Catholic faith and believes the Anglican Church is superior. 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. In August 1914 they are successful and Gwen wins a position at a telephone firm. In the Christmas special he is invited by Lord Grantham to the traditional Christmas shoot but repeatedly turns it down. At the end of the third series, Tom becomes the land agent for the estate at Violet's suggestion, owing to having grown up on a farm in Ireland. In this, she failed, as Mrs. Hughes exposed her scheme (where she would have found a person to get pregnant by and tried to saddle the baby on Tom. Edna Braithwaite 5 episodes, 2012-2013 Catherine Steadman . 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. Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Strutt KCB, DSO (played by Julian Wadham) is a senior British Army general known as the "Hero of the Somme". That leads Baxter to guess that Anna is pregnant. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. Edith does not hear from him, which worries her, especially when she receives a shocking letter from a London doctor informing her that she is pregnant. She appeared in the 2009 comedy film Lesbian Vampire Killers. When Mary discovers that it was Green who assaulted Anna, she asks Tony to dismiss him, but says she cannot tell him why. 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 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. Later, when Kemal Pamuk, an Ottoman diplomat, visits Downton, Thomas attempts to kiss him. 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. 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. During the New Year celebrations, the Bateses welcome the new year away from the others, together with their newborn son. Before the war, he worked for Lady Anstruther and was her favourite footman. 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. Andrew serves drinks before a fox hunt. She is also really selfish, as she objected to Mrs Hughes invading her privacy whereas she herself repeatedly did that to Tom. Violet, portrayed as a matriarchal figure and quick of wit despite her age, symbolises the "old world" and order of the preFirst World War days. She only gets truly emotional when her plans are foiled. When Elsie turns his proposal down he later married Ivy (died 1910) and had one son Peter, who joined the army. 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. When he returns to Downton to attend a house party, his valet, Mr Green, rapes Anna. She loses her virginity to him. Bates goes to York for the day but does not reveal the reason for going and Mr Green dies in Piccadilly after "falling into the road". Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) is the son and heir of Viscount Branksome and a suitor for Lady Mary, but later becomes engaged to "one of the Semphill girls". Between series five and series six they move to New York; sometime before Christmas 1925 they have a daughter named Victoria. 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. She declines. 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. Eventually, his wife persuades him to accept the child as his grandson, and Mr Bryant offers to adopt Charlie. However, when he sees the departing Bates leaving, Lord Grantham is overcome with feelings of guilt. Ryder informs Anna that he has identified the problem and that she has a common issue of having cervical incompetence, a condition which results in a baby becoming too heavy for the womb to support after about three months, but also tells her that the condition is easily treatable with cervical cerclage, a stitch inserted into the womb after a woman has been pregnant for about 12 weeks; however, it does not always work. A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century. She even skips work to go see him in the Grantham Arms, after hearing that he would be eating lunch there. EDNA Thanks for visiting The Crossword Solver "Downton Abbey maid". She first meets Matthew when he is back in England on leave from the Army and they later become engaged. Carson is reluctant to go along with the servants' plan to overpower the royal staff and take over serving the royal family, but ultimately agrees under prodding from Mrs Hughes. 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. At the beginning of series six Anna is in a dark place as the case of Green's death lingers over her and Bates as she's still out on bail. An unofficial will from Matthew comes into the family's hand, Thomas plots against Anna, Rose gets involved in a scrap at a servant . Edna approaches him again when she sees him sitting by himself and gives him a large whiskey, saying she thinks he needs it. Her child by him, a daughter named Marigold, was at first given to a family in Switzerland, where she gave birth. The Duke of Crowborough (played by Charlie Cox) was one of many potential suitors for Lady Mary, but he was seeking a wealthy wife to cure his financial problems. During the Great War she learns that her nephew Archibald "Archie" Philpotts deserted and was shot for cowardice at the front. 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. All solutions for "Downton Abbey maid" 16 letters crossword answer - We have 1 clue. At some point before 1922, a copy of Married Love was obtained by one Edna Braithwaite, a maid at a big Yorkshire estate called Downton Abbey. She later takes his arm at the Thirsk Fair. Time skips to 29 December 1925, and Anna is shown to be close to giving birth. At the end of the series five Christmas special Mrs Hughes has accepted Mr Carson's marriage proposal. However, after she explains her feelings on marriage he doesn't act. After a hot post-dinner make-out with Lady Mary, the dangerously handsome Turkish diplomat sneaks his way into her bedroom and forces himself on her, only to collapse in an . He was hospitalised in Leeds as Downton, then used as a convalescent home, was only for officers, but William's father could not afford to leave his farm or repeatedly travel to and fro to visit. Barrow then attempts to gain an ally in the form of Lady Grantham's new maid Edna, a maid fired from Downton following her attempt to seduce Tom Branson, by claiming that Edna's accidental damage to one of Lady Grantham's favourite garments was in fact due to Anna Bates. Despite his questions, he does so. During and after the war, Violet remains a strong influence at Downton Abbey but finds her influence under threat as social norms change, particularly from Isobel Crawley, with whom she has a tendency to quarrel, and her daughter-in-law Cora, both of whom are more forward-thinking and strong-minded women. Gregson then has Edith sign legal papers; should anything happen to him, she will inherit his modern London apartment and the newspaper. Edna is a former housemaid who is conniving and scheming. Bates is freed, and the reunited married couple move into a cottage on the grounds shortly thereafter. 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). However, the investigation into Green's death begins to wind down, as the police have failed to find anything more than circumstantial evidence to link Bates to the crime. At the end of series three, Jimmy is promoted to first footman, but he holds a grudge against Thomas into the Christmas Special. 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. Still being ignored by the rest of the staff save Anna, he gains an ally in William when he observes Thomas bullying the younger man, who is suffering with severe homesickness. She names her son Charlie after his father, before moving away from Downton to start a new life. 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". Mr Bates reassures Anna that nothing will change between them, and that he will always support her. Bates tries to ignore him at first. Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville) (b. She does not return in the second series and is replaced by Ethel. Though he tries, Edith tells him she doesn't care that he is married, and agrees to be his secret mistress in the future. Lavinia Catherine Swire (played by Zoe Boyle) (18951919) is the sweetheart and fiance of Matthew Crawley. In Downton Abbey: A New Era, newlyweds Daisy and Andy are sharing the farm with Mr Mason. In the course of a sexual encounter with Mary, Pamuk dies in her bed of a heart attack. Downton Abbey 175K subscribers 365K views 3 years ago We all felt for Tom Branson after Sybil's shocking death. In series one, he tries to blackmail his former lover, The Duke of Crowborough. Eventually, she does grow close to him and learns he wishes to name her his sole heir. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. When the Valentine he sent to his former employer, Lady Anstruther as a joke, comes back to bite him. In series three, Edith and Anthony reconnect and are soon engaged. Thomas tries to remain calm, quietly asking if Jimmy might try writing. His peripheral involvement in the Teapot Dome scandal leads Martha to request that Lord Grantham appear before Congress to vouch for Harold's character late in series four he escapes with only a reprimand. However at the very end, Mrs Patmore notices a familiar face has snuck into the room. Bates does not accept this, and insists that she alone is enough for him. For example, Rosamund's influence causes complications and delays Mary and Matthew's engagement during the first two series. Ultimately, his actions do not matter, as she confesses to Matthew about Pamuk and Matthew proposes to her despite this. After his return, he receives a telegram informing him of her death. Martha sees herself as representing modernity, while Violet seems to represent the pre-war aristocratic world that is gradually becoming obsolete. Barrow finds Jimmy just as he is cornered by two members of the opposing team, and puts himself in the way so Jimmy can avoid being beaten and mugged. At the end of series five, Tom decides to leave Downton for Boston, Massachusetts with his daughter, but he eventually changes his mind and returns permanently to Downton. In the second Christmas special, she accompanies Lady Grantham to Scotland to visit Duneagle Castle. She would be canned after she tried everything to derail Tom's transition to the upstairs family. 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. 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. 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. Alfred's largest rival is fellow footman Jimmy Kent, who is shorter than Alfred, but quite handsome. In 1913, three years after Ivy dies and his son joins the army, Joe comes to Downton and asks Elsie to marry him, but once again she refuses him, even though she has previously expressed doubts about choosing a life of service over having a husband and family. "[17] Finneran stated her belief that O'Brien's negative attitudes originated from how the character "has basically sacrificed her entire life to somebody else, for the good of their life and their home its no wonder that she would get frustrated or angry about things. He asks her if she had ever considered adoption, but she tells him that the idea would never work for him nor her as they would want their own child. 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. William asked Daisy if she would give him a photo that he could carry with him. Robert is immensely proud of Downton as the place he grew up and takes his responsibility for the estate very seriously; he sees himself as its caretaker, not its owner. 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. After spending the weekend together, he talks of their engagement, but she realises he is not the man for her. She also begins to see Albert Mason, Daisy's father in law, and between the two of them, help Daisy to realise that no matter what happens with them, they will always be there for Daisy, and that they love her very much. [citation needed] Moreover, actor Leech wanted to audition for Thomas Barrow, but chose Branson. Matthew is left a considerable sum by Mr Swire, and Matthew is initially consumed with guilt and refuses to accept it. She and her late husband, Marmaduke Painswick, had no children. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! While in England he makes the acquaintance of the Hon. After Matthew dies in a car accident Molesley loses his job, moves in with his father and struggles to find work as a servant, forced to be a road construction worker and delivery boy.
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