As a powerful and extremely wealthy noble with palaces and thousands of acres of land, he and Violet met in Saint Petersburg in 1874 while she and her husband, the then Earl of Grantham, were in the retinue of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. However, the two fail to resolve their marital problems, and agree to separate upon returning to England for Rose's wedding. 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. In the fourth series, Mary is pursued by three suitors: Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham), Evelyn Napier, and Charles Blake. Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Strutt KCB, DSO (played by Julian Wadham) is a senior British Army general known as the "Hero of the Somme". Patrick Gordon (played by Trevor White) is a major in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who made a request to stay at the convalescent home at Downton Abbey because he claims he is related to the Crawley family. Anna and Bates both visit Scotland Yard where Anna is forced to be part of an identity parade to which Bates is outraged. Elizabeth George, author of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries books, initially thought Sharon was too pretty to play Sgt. Sarah O'Brien (played by Siobhan Finneran), who is mainly known as Miss O'Brien by the other servants or just O'Brien by the family, was Lady Grantham's lady's maid, a post she has held since 1910. Sharon Small was born on January 1, 1967 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland. Hugh MacClare, Marquess of Flintshire (played by Peter Egan), is a Scottish nobleman nicknamed "Shrimpie" and married to Susan, the niece of Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. He tells Robert in another letter how to contact him. Rose's society debut is in 1923, when Cora presents her before the king, queen, and Prince of Wales. "[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. Shocked, Anna is cuffed as Mary, Robert and Bates attempt to plead her case but to no use. After a financial scare, Matthew becomes a co-owner of the estate, and begins working on plans to modernise it with the new agent, brother-in-law Tom Branson. Cora instantly takes a liking to him, whereas Mary and Robert do not. 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. This puts strain on the couple, as Anna is too frightened to ask John the truth of his trip to York. | [8] Leech at first tried to develop a Yorkshire accent in an effort to prevent his character from becoming an Irish stereotype, but when he was persuaded that Tom would not become such, he used his native Irish accent.[9]. The series follows the . Please help by adding reliable sources. 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. By the end of the series, Molesley finds work as a schoolteacher. Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville) (b. [2] Edith is often the "forgotten" one as she is not considered as pretty and smooth-talking as her older sister, Mary, or as daring and passionate as her younger sister, Sybil. He refuses to assume his title publicly until his cousin's memorial service, though Carson instructs the Downton staff to address him as "Your Lordship" nonetheless. Richard "Dickie" Grey, Lord Merton (played by Douglas Reith) is Mary's godfather and a widower with at least two sons, Larry and Tim Grey. When they return, Bates knows that it was she, not Mary that had the medical emergency; however, this time she tells him that the news is happy and that she is in fact pregnant, to which Bates is overjoyed. O'Brien is wracked with guilt, and following the incident, she becomes even more loyal and devoted to Cora. 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. She insults Barrow's arrogance and manner, though he responds in kind, and she leaves Downton once again. She later tells Mrs Patmore that she is ready to start planning her wedding to Andy. 1902) is the daughter and youngest child of Hugh and Susan MacClare (Lord and Lady Flintshire). She decides to move back into Downton Abbey, leaving Mr Bates hurt and confused. When Lady Cora learns that Mrs Hughes is supporting Ethel, she is persuaded to invite Major Bryant's parents to Downton Abbey. While participating in the "Albanian talks" he visits Downton as a guest, accompanying Evelyn Napier. In series two, in the First World War, Thomas has ended up on the battlefield despite his attempts to avoid it, and has become terrified by the conflict. 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. Anna worries that Mr Bates will have his revenge if her attacker's identity is ever revealed. They have three children, the youngest being Rose. I dont want to moan about it, but theres a pond of really fantastic actresses from the ages of 45 to 60 that are all going for the same roles.. Martha sees herself as representing modernity, while Violet seems to represent the pre-war aristocratic world that is gradually becoming obsolete. 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. He first appears onscreen after Lord Grantham has given Carson permission to hire another footman in addition to Alfred Nugent. Tom Branson plays a major role in the first feature film, saving the king's life and courting Lucy Smith, who is the daughter of Lady Maud Bagshaw, lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary and a cousin of the Crawleys. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (20012008) British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley ( Nathaniel Parker ) and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers ( Sharon Small ). This engagement is broken off and during the war he is injured. 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. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. 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. Before she came to Downton in 1895 as head housemaid, she was courted by a farmer, Joe Burns. In series three, she has a breast cancer scare; the lump is eventually diagnosed as benign. Angry, she casts Jimmy off, and Jimmy laments to Thomas that the whole venture was a waste of time and money. By Michelle Marshall 09:17, Wed, Mar 1, 2023 | UPDATED: 09:17 . She is best friends with Mrs Patmore. Deducing that Miss O'Brien is pressuring Jimmy to have Mr Carson demand Thomas leave Downton with no reference, he informs Lord Grantham of the details, and asks Thomas to give him a weapon to use against his former ally. However, Rosamund also supports Edith throughout Edith's unplanned pregnancy and with finding a way to raise the child. Anna was the member of staff who helped Lady Mary and her mother Cora carry the corpse of Kemal Pamuk out of Lady Mary's bedroom and was the only one who openly welcomed valet John Bates to the household, despite everyone else's initial prejudice against him on account of his limp. In the first series, she is asked to stand-in for Mrs Patmore as cook at the Abbey while she is away having an eye operation. By series four the love triangle is getting nowhere until Alfred decides to leave after catching Ivy kissing Jimmy. George Matthew Crawley (born August 1921) is the son and heir of the late Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary Josephine Crawley. When this secret becomes known in Downton, Carson offers his resignation to Lord Grantham. Mabel Lane-Fox, whom Mary refers to as "the greatest heiress of the season." The Archbishop of York and future Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang (Michael Culkin) marries Lady Mary Crawley and Matthew Crawley in the spring of 1920. Acting is all about being in a different universe.. She names her son Charlie after his father, before moving away from Downton to start a new life. In series six, she gets irate when her father-in-law loses his tenancy on a nearby estate. Through a series of notes and letters, all of which Jimmy desperately begs Thomas for advice on, the audience learns that Jimmy's former position with Lady Anstruther included a sexual aspect. Although convinced that there is no evidence for anything to happen, Anna is later arrested for Green's murder. In the first episode, someone posing as a courier asked for Stephen while he was enjoying a party with his family and shot him at point blank range when he came to the door. Bates does not say much about his family or childhood, though he does mention that his late mother was Irish and he has a Scottish grandmother. Henry Lang (played by Cal MacAninch) was Lord Grantham's valet in the absence of Mr Bates. Though he tries, Edith tells him she doesn't care that he is married, and agrees to be his secret mistress in the future. 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. Bates tries to ignore him at first. Vera Bates (played by Maria Doyle Kennedy) (d. 1918) was the estranged wife of John Bates. Daisy 'guides' Mrs Patmore into suggesting to Mason that he would be welcome in her cottage, and that it would be best for all concerned. For a brief time before entering into household service, Mr Carson was a music hall performer in the vaudeville duo the "Cheerful Charlies" alongside former friend Charlie Grigg. Though Isobel is concerned about marrying Lord Merton when his sons do not approve of her, Violet insists she should not let them ruin her future. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). 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. Thomas provides Bates with words that lead her to believe Bates knows of her hand in Lady Grantham's miscarriage, and she quickly backs down. They then take this to Robert who ensures that the witness makes a statement, then tries to contact Bates. He has a stern, but fatherly, disposition over the servants. Rose matures and become less self-centred. In the first series, she is shown to have feelings for first footman Thomas, something that Mrs Patmore tries to discourage as she can see that Thomas is "not a ladies' man". In Downton Abbey: A New Era, newlyweds Daisy and Andy are sharing the farm with Mr Mason. During the New Year celebrations, the Bateses welcome the new year away from the others, together with their newborn son. When the Valentine he sent to his former employer, Lady Anstruther as a joke, comes back to bite him. Sharon Small was born on January 1, 1967 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland. Miss Baxter refuses to inform Bates that, as a convicted criminal herself, she had to speak honestly to avoid another prison sentence. Small was amazing as Detective Constable Barbara Havers in the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. In series six, she and her father have left for America, only for them to return to stay at Downton in the third episode. She reacts callously at first, reminding him of his place, but soon comes to apologise, and finally breaks down and cries. Cara Theobold plays Ivy Stuart's character. In March 1913, he is diagnosed as suffering from dropsy of the heart and is certain to die. 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. Upon learning that her parents are dead, he offers to take her under his wing as a surrogate daughter, which she accepts, though reluctantly at the outset. In the course of a sexual encounter with Mary, Pamuk dies in her bed of a heart attack. During her visit to Violet in 1920, she unexpectedly joins Edith and Matthew on a trip to London, claiming that she is planning a surprise for her mother. He is never referred to by name on the show, but the published scripts reveal his first name to be Philip. Bates, however, manages to prove his innocence. At first, it is considered to be a "house of ill repute" (as her first customers turned out to be an adulterous couple), but with the aid of her employers, who take tea there, that image is dispelled once and for all. 5 Who is Sharon Small and what does she do? At one point Grantham kisses Jane, but they are interrupted by an oblivious Mr Bates and they decide not to have an affair. He has feelings for Anna, but they are unrequited and she later marries Mr Bates. Sharon was in an episode of BBC crime drama Death in Paradise. However, she eventually decides she does not want to marry any of them, providing a shock, especially for Tony. She appeared in the film, played by Geraldine James.[24]. Mr Albert Mason (played by Paul Copley) is the father of William, the Downton footman who died of injuries received in the Great War. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. He believes she must have been lured into doing it, because it is not in her nature. Bertie accepts that Edith has an illegitimate daughter, but he is also hurt that she may have tried to trick him, so he breaks off their engagement. 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