Most of the staff give him the cold shoulder, while Thomas and O'Brien try to get rid of him to further their own ends. Although the neighbour at first recants her story, she eventually gives a statement that clears Bates, who is freed from prison, returns to Downton, and moves into a nearby cottage with Anna. Michael follows Edith and her family to Scotland in 1921, where he meets her family. Between series five and series six they move to New York; sometime before Christmas 1925 they have a daughter named Victoria. Gregson then has Edith sign legal papers; should anything happen to him, she will inherit his modern London apartment and the newspaper. Small is perhaps best known for her appearances in the Inspector Lynley series. Outwardly prim and somewhat strict in her manner as housekeeper, Mrs Hughes is essentially kindly and generous, as shown when she assists Ethel after she leaves her position and has a baby out of wedlock. She might be a familiar face to viewers, as her acting CV includes parts in Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey. 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. Thomas does not admit to the others why he was attacked, and only sends a significant stare to Jimmy, who is guilt-stricken with the truth. He starts his employment there in 1910 as a junior footman. Robert later realises Marigold bears a strong resemblance to Gregson, and then tells Cora that he thinks Marigold is Edith's daughter. 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. 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. While in England he makes the acquaintance of the Hon. He is an outspoken socialist, Irish nationalist and republican; during luncheons in the servants' hall, he had few qualms about espousing support for early Labour leader Keir Hardie. She is also the author of two Downton Abbey related books, The World of Downton Abbey and The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era, with Matthew Sturgis . Edith is very worried and decides to get an abortion. However, it would endanger Anna once again, who is released on bail. Before she came to Downton in 1895 as head housemaid, she was courted by a farmer, Joe Burns. Upon Robert's death, he will become the 8th Earl of Grantham, though Mary will speak for his interests until he comes of age. 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. 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. Poor Alfred is used as a pawn in his aunt's scheming, which eventually comes to nothing. " Miss Shore and Anna Bates discussing Lord Hepworth. A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. Lord Merton is invited to dinner at Downton Abbey along with his family before Mary and Matthew's wedding. 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Lord Sinderby was said to have been opposed to his marriage to Rose while his wife accepts her because "her son's happiness is more important". Mary, claiming the emergency to be for herself, rushes Anna to London to see Ryder and manages to get there in time to save the baby. However, after James-Collier had filmed the first two episodes of the show the producers contacted his agent and asked if he would like to be optioned for the second and third series.[15]. 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. She, in turn thanks him, describing him as strong and lucky neither of which he considered himself to be. Robert very reluctantly agrees, and feels sorry that Edith is a "spinster" with no boyfriend or prospects in sight. In the Christmas special he is invited by Lord Grantham to the traditional Christmas shoot but repeatedly turns it down. Elsie worked as a maid at Duneagle Castle for an unknown period of time. One of her most constant traits is her unfailing devotion to Downton as her home and, eventually, the estate which she will preside over. Eventually, after Barrow threatens to reveal her secret to Lady Grantham, Baxter is encouraged by Molesley to do so first. 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. During the Revolution many years later, Prince Kuragin and his wife, Princess Irina Kuragina, were arrested by the Bolsheviks and separated. Ethel bursts into the meeting with her son, proclaiming that Charlie is their grandchild, but Mr Bryant accuses Ethel of only being after their money and insists that his son was a good man. 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. Sharon Small was born on January 1, 1967 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland. She was forced to leave school at the age of 11. Sharon was also in Downton Abbey. His love of automobiles was a common interest that he shared with Edith and as well as bringing them close together inspired Edith to learn to drive. 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. Edith struggles with revealing the truth about Marigold to Bertie before accepting him. 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. He is caught by Alfred, who walks in on this scene and eventually tells Mr Carson at O'Brien's insistence. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. 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. However, Mason becomes persnickety with the living conditions, which grates on the young couple. Phyllis Baxter (played by Raquel Cassidy), is hired as lady's maid to Cora following the departure of Edna Braithwaite. 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 often resists "modern" suggestions for better management of the estate, especially after his daughter Mary joins his sons-in-law Matthew and Tom in running it. 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. When Mary discovers that it was Green who assaulted Anna, she asks Tony to dismiss him, but says she cannot tell him why. After visiting Bates in prison, Anna declares that she will not rest until Bates had been proven completely innocent and is free. A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. Shortly after this, Green is killed near Tony's house in Piccadilly Circus, and Tony travels to Downton to tell Mary the shocking news. Sharon Small (b. On one notable occasion he wakes the staff in the middle of the night by horrifically screaming during a nightmare. 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. When she asks how it is possible that he has returned, he silences her, insisting that they speak later about it but for the moment, enjoy their Christmas. But when she reveals she knows he is married, he explains that his wife, Lizzy, whom he loved very much, has been in an insane asylum for some years with no hope of recovery. As of September 2020, her net worth has been estimated at around $1 million. Despite the pains, Anna is fine, as her body is adjusting to pregnancy. When Mrs Bird refuses to work with a former prostitute, she chooses to leave. He is a major figure in the community in his own right, as evidenced in series five when he is asked to chair a committee building a memorial to townsmen who died during the First World War. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). 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. With Violet's help, Isobel proposes to Lord Merton, who accepts, to the horror of his son and daughter in-law, and they are married in the series finale. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. Anna is frightened that Bates discovered the truth and took his revenge. During the second series, Matthew serves in the First World War and both become engaged to other people, but after a series of obstacles, Matthew proposes to her again, and the two marry. In episode 2, without his knowledge, Anna visits Dr Ryder in London, who offers to perform a cervical stitch to rectify the problem with her carrying a child to term, but she must become pregnant again first. The brusque, domineering and nouveau riche Carlisle is a self-made, extremely wealthy newspaper magnate from Edinburgh whose paper, with the help of Lavinia Swire, was instrumental in breaking the Marconi scandal story. They love to dislike her. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. She volunteers with a charity in Leeds to help Russian refugees who have resettled in England. She is one of the few servants who smoke on a regular basis. Tony instead becomes engaged to the Hon. Bates is overjoyed by the news. She is especially bitter and resentful towards most of the other servants, perhaps due to her family circumstances; the animosity is common knowledge, even for the Crawleys. 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. She uses her position to curry favour with Lady Grantham to consolidate her influence, although her actions usually benefit them both. See full bio . 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. During the New Year celebrations, the Bateses welcome the new year away from the others, together with their newborn son. But the next day, we learn that Vera Bates is dead. Gordon convinces Lady Edith by relating experiences in Downton. Some of the family do not recognise her at first, but when they do they are surprised at her elevated status. Mason, still enamored with Mrs Patmore, agrees to surrender the farm lease to Daisy and Andy and go to live with her. By 1923, he still has not been found, but pieces of what happened to him are coming to light. When he pushes into Jimmy's room, he catches Thomas Barrow in the act of trying to kiss Jimmy. But Vera shows up at Downton and blackmails him with the threat to publish Lady Marys scandal involving Kemal Pamuk, which could damage Annas reputation since she helped cover it up. At the end, he is seen playing football on the beach, while Thomas watches from a nearby chair. Marigold Shore When Green returns to the Abbey, Bates is further convinced of his guilt. She maintains a quarrelsome rivalry with Violet, the Dowager Countess, but this eventually develops into a genuine friendship, especially after Isobel is grief-stricken by Matthew's unexpected death and Violet's brief illness. [2], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "PETER PAN AT THE NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE, New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, London, UK - Desmond O'Neill Features Ltd", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sharon_Small&oldid=1133802510, 24 episodes nominated for Most Popular Actress and the Golden Satellite Award, "Dr. Finlay The Adventures of a Black Bag", 2008 TV Choice Awards Best Actress Nominated, 2007 Golden Satellite Awards Best Actress Nominated (for the Inspector Lynley Mysteries), This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 16:08. The Dowager Countess's Lady's Maid Gladys Denker takes advantage of him to go out drinking, but Thomas Barrow comes to his rescue, teaching Denker a lesson in the process. He has worked at Downton since he was a young man, when his grandfather was its Head Groom. His last name remains unknown. While her parents are posted to India, Rose stays at Downton, where she is living by 1922. Mr Mason becomes father-in-law to Daisy when she marries his son on his deathbed. During the Great War she learns that her nephew Archibald "Archie" Philpotts deserted and was shot for cowardice at the front. January 1, 1967 She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). He encounters Edith during a round of grouse shooting and keeps company with her during afternoon tea and the evening festivities. Plot - Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century on the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1926. He is the husband of Cora, son of Violet, and father of Mary, Edith and Sybil. Bates tries to ignore him at first. 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. She now realises the 10-month trip to Switzerland was a farce. His good looks are widely commented on and attract both Mary and Thomas. Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Strutt KCB, DSO (played by Julian Wadham) is a senior British Army general known as the "Hero of the Somme". Mrs Bryant, who had been unhappy abandoning Ethel from the start, agrees and Ethel leaves Mrs Crawley's employment. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. 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. 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. This suspicion leads to Lady Grantham's discovering the nanny's cruelty to Sybbie Branson, resulting in her immediate sacking. Although Daisy finds this awkward at first, after he tells Daisy that William thought she was special and that his father would have no children left after his own death, their relationship changes and becomes akin to that of father and daughter. Small is perhaps best known for her appearances in the Inspector Lynley series. Sharon Small (born 1 January 1967) is a Scottish actress acclaimed for her dramatic work in film, radio, theatre, and television. Bates is subsequently charged with murder. Sharon Small is going to have a happy Christmas starring in Downton Abbey Let's hope Sharon Small has learnt something from her time as a servant in tomorrow's Christmas Day special of. He is married and has several young children. However, because of his misdiagnosis of Matthew, Robert hires a well-known doctor who strongly disagrees with Clarkson. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. 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. Its actor Steven Robertson aka Sandy from BBC hit Shetland. Showing Editorial results for downton abbey cast. Lady Rosamund Painswick (ne Crawley) (played by Samantha Bond) is Robert's widowed sister who lives on her own in London. Mrs Patmore is in charge of the kitchen and kitchen staff. Baxter is hired on Barrow's recommendation, and Cora is pleased with Baxter. After struggling with infertility, Mary becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, George, at the end of the third series. When Cora gets out, she slips on the soap, causing her to miscarry. Lady Sybil quickly befriends Gwen and tries to help her get a job as a secretary. Acting is all about being in a different universe.. 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