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Downton Abbey

Episode 1

E1    Sep 21, 2014    69m    TV-PG
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The story moves on to 1924, when the first ever Labour government heralds a sea change that is felt throughout the nation - nowhere more so than at Downton. A suggested plan for a war memorial unexpectedly pits Carson against Robert and Mrs Hughes. Young Jimmy the footman is the object of some unwanted female attention. Thomas gives Baxter an ultimatum. Branson's growing friendship with someone Robert considers quite unsuitable causes concern. After the tragedy she has been through, Lady Mary now seems ready to find love once more. Cracks appear in Edith and Tim Drewe's special arrangement as she struggles to keep her emotions in check - something which may have disastrous consequences for the entire household.
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Cast of Episode 1
  • Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
  • Michelle DockeryMary Crawley
  • Laura CarmichaelEdith Crawley
  • Joanne FroggattAnna Smith
  • Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
  • Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
  • Elizabeth McGovernCora Crawley
  • Jim CarterCharles Carson
  • Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
  • Raquel CassidyPhyllis Baxter
  • Lesley NicolBeryl Patmore
  • Sophie McSheraDaisy Mason
  • Robert James-CollierThomas Barrow
  • Allen LeechTom Branson
  • Ed SpeleersJimmy Kent
  • Kevin DoyleJoseph Molesley
  • David RobbDr. Clarkson
  • Fifi HartSybbie Branson (uncredited)
  • Anna ChancellorLady Anstruther
  • Daisy LewisSarah Bunting
  • Tom CullenAnthony Gillingham
  • Harriet WalterLady Shackleton
  • Lily JamesLady Rose MacClare

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