He would also gain the companionship of Mrs Patmore, Daisy dropping any objections she had about her father in-law and her superior at Downton Abbey being together. 1 Who did Sharon Small play in Downton Abbey? In 1914, Matthew asks Mary to marry him, but she is hesitant because of circumstances regarding the inheritance of the estate. He had planned to make a proposal of marriage to her and took her to the village fair. During Bates's murder trial, Thomas applies for Bates's old job, but is rejected by Lord Grantham. When the Valentine he sent to his former employer, Lady Anstruther as a joke, comes back to bite him. This is a list of characters from Downton Abbey, a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece for ITV and PBS, respectively. 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. Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly described Barrow as one of the series' "most polarizing figures".[14]. Menu. Tom and Sybil return to Downton Abbey for Mary and Matthews wedding in 1920, Violet having sent them the money to cover their travel expenses, feeling that their attendance will be less of a topic of . The two attempt to move past the attack, but both find it very difficult. Later, having returned to Grantham House, Mrs Hughes interrupts Anna and Lady Mary and informs them that Vyner has returned and has come to arrest her. 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. He is a past lover of Thomas, at the time first footman, but this affair ends in autumn 1912, after the duke visits Downton under the pretext of courting Mary, then tricks her into leading him into the servants' quarters, where he retrieves a packet of love letters to prevent Thomas from blackmailing him over the affair. 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. He continues to do so after Barrow returns, telling her that he does not care to know what Barrow has over her, but urges her to stand up to him and not let him make her do things she does not wish to do. She is also entrusted with teaching Lady Sybil how to cook, something which the pair enjoy. Hugh Bonneville and his character of Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, look very similar except, of course, for their clothing choices. He is a recent war veteran and suffers from severe Combat Stress Reaction (CSR, or shell shock) that causes him to be very nervous and somewhat disconnected to his surroundings. Sharon Small (b. Cora is surprised but confused. Full of regret, Shrimpie later privately confesses to Robert that he has to sell his estate to pay off debts and says that he admires Robert for thinking ahead and modernising Downton. 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. However, problems between the two are not over as Bates realises something has upset Anna. . Mrs Drake secretly witnesses the kiss and soon after, the Drakes hire a man to replace Edith. In 1922 he joins Violet and Isobel for lunch, later taking a walk with Isobel. Bates then invite O'Brien to his cottage, and whispers the words "her ladyship's soap" in her ear, before warning her that unless she calls Jimmy off, he will not keep her secret. 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. Phyllis Baxter (played by Raquel Cassidy), is hired as lady's maid to Cora following the departure of Edna Braithwaite. 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. She is a widow as her husband died during the First World War. Matters become worse when Anna assists Lady Mary in procuring contraception for a sexual relationship with Lord Gillingham, and Bates finds the evidence and mistakenly believes his wife is using it so she does not become pregnant with a murderer's child. She names her son Charlie after his father, before moving away from Downton to start a new life. Her father Robert tells his wife Cora that there is no identifiable body, and "what was left of him" was supposedly buried somewhere. 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. Rose secretly invites Ross and his band members to perform at Downton for Robert's birthday, by which time she has entered into a secret relationship with Jack. In series three, Edith and Anthony reconnect and are soon engaged. Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom He is portrayed by Simon Jones in the film. When Mrs Patmore returns, they run the Garden Party for the hospital fund together. Mr Bates, to Thomas's surprise, intervenes, by informing Lord Grantham of the details and then offering to force O'Brien to call Jimmy off. Mary insists that Anna shouldn't return to her and Bates's cottage and instead allows Anna to stay in her room to have her baby. 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. Bates is freed, and the reunited married couple move into a cottage on the grounds shortly thereafter. Mr Albert Mason (played by Paul Copley) is the father of William, the Downton footman who died of injuries received in the Great War. Cora and Edith make up a story to tell her father Robert, that the pig farmer cannot financially care for this child along with his own children, and Edith asks Robert if Marigold can become her "ward." 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 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. At Christmas there is still no sign of him, but at the Christmas carol service Bates manages to sneak in; he surprises Anna, and pulls her away from the crowd. Mr Mason gave some books to Andy, and he reveals to Thomas that he can write no more than his own name; Thomas offers to teach him to read and write. Bates remains ignorant of the true meaning of the words, but he soon has other concerns when Lord Grantham decides to appoint Thomas as under-butler to take advantage of his skills at cricket; Bates had only hoped to allow Thomas to leave with a good reference. 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. Elizabeth George, author of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries books, initially thought Sharon was too pretty to play Sgt. When O'Brien seeks to assist Alfred by enlisting Thomas' support, he refuses to help tutor him, irritated that someone else should progress rapidly when he spent years trying to reach his position. 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 . At the end of the series five Christmas special, Carson has purchased a house and added both his and Mrs Hughes's names to the registry, with the intention of asking Mrs Hughes to marry him; she accepts. Although in some ways his character embodies the traditional values of the aristocracy, Robert does not shun all progress, and he is very protective of and loyal to his family and servants. 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. He helps Matthew and Mary modernise Downton. Her child by him, a daughter named Marigold, was at first given to a family in Switzerland, where she gave birth. He has a sister, Mrs Chetwood, who writes to Cora with the recipe for his favourite dessert, apple charlotte. He is one of the few people who is prepared to speak frankly to her, and is prepared to leave Downton Abbey to join her at Haxby when she is engaged to Sir Richard Carlisle. Jimmy is only rescued by Thomas, who had been following him to keep an eye out. The story was inspired by true events. Julian Fellowes wanted to have Matthew die in series four, but the actor wanted to leave sooner. As Bates is left helpless, Anna is escorted away to the police station having been arrested on suspicion of Green's murder. Appearances She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). George Matthew Crawley (born August 1921) is the son and heir of the late Matthew Crawley and Lady Mary Josephine Crawley. Mr Bates goes to London to confront her and returns to Downton with a large scratch on his face, telling Anna that their meeting went terribly. Lord Grantham sends Thomas after Lady Edith, and Thomas can only watch in horror, unable to protect Jimmy this one last time. When the Crawleys manage to reduce Bates's sentence to life imprisonment, she decides to stay at Downton, although she vows that she will not rest until Bates is free. Mason, still enamored with Mrs Patmore, agrees to surrender the farm lease to Daisy and Andy and go to live with her. Lady Rosamund Painswick (ne Crawley) (played by Samantha Bond) is Robert's widowed sister who lives on her own in London. 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. 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. Creators: Julian Fellowes. Bertie later encounters Edith in London and helps her with her all-night push to get her magazine to the printer. She also discusses with Charles Blake his feelings for Mary. In series four, Barrow is as shocked as anyone when his old ally Miss O'Brien leaves Downton in the middle of the night. When Jimmy returns with Dr. Clarkson and the other fair-goers, they find Thomas beaten and bloody. His mother died of illness towards the end of the first series. Alfred Nugent (played by Matt Milne) was the new footman brought on to replace William Mason and is introduced in series three. More is revealed about Anna's past. There is uncertainty in the matter of the cast members because they might be changed, or the makers might introduce some new characters in the sequel or Season 7. Shocked, Anna is cuffed as Mary, Robert and Bates attempt to plead her case but to no use. Lenker states that the character is initially "a solid villain" but develops and "he gradually became one of the most beloved members of the Crawley family staff". She takes great pride in her cooking and is a perfectionist in the kitchen. Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Samantha Bond. He is extremely tall, which Carson comments is almost too much, even though height is a desirable aspect for a footman. She is forced to accept defeat in this, not knowing that Lady Mary had already destroyed the ticket, as she wrongly believed it proved Bates's guilt. In the meantime, Bertie's unmarried cousin dies of malaria in Tangiers. She dies at the end of the second film. Year Title Role Production Notes 2004 Dear Frankie Marie Universal 2004 Belly Button Kika Satellite Pictures 2008 Last Chance Harvey Nurse Overture Films 2008 Pop Art short film Mrs. Gannon Forward Films. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). He convinces her to go away with him to a hotel in Liverpool to be lovers, and she agrees, wanting to be sure he is the right man for her. In 1924 they announce they are getting married, but Violet isn't so happy (because she does not want to lose her friend and companion in Isobel). 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. At the end of series three, Jimmy is promoted to first footman, but he holds a grudge against Thomas into the Christmas Special. Birthday And. 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. Rupert Christiansen, writing in The Telegraph, bemoaned the casting and the fact checking.[23]. Despite these virtues, Robert's adherence to tradition lets him down in other ways. He is married and has several young children. 1892) (played by Laura Carmichael) is the middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham. Herbert "Bertie" Pelham (played by Harry Hadden-Paton) first appears in the 2014 Christmas special "A Moorland Holiday" as the land agent of the Brancaster estate. 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. She is unhappy in her marriage, and seeks to end it. Matthew dies because his actor chose to leave the series. [1] She has two sons with her husband, photographer Dan Bridge. 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. During the Crawleys' Christmas celebrations, Anna is seen alone and concerned about her husband. Havers, a brilliant but terminally overlooked and underappreciated sidekick to an aristocratic detective. His father was a local farmer and William used to help with the horses. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. While Baxter expected to be fired, Cora forgives her and lets her stay on, with the condition that she won't rob her. When she does, Alfred apologises to her, regretting being blinded by his infatuation for Ivy and failing to see how good and true Daisy had been to him. 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. Behind the scenes Portrayed by Sharon Small Marigold: "You know men." Anna: " And I know women, too. I want to do that and portray different lives. Lord Grantham insists on using his influence to get Freddie into Ripon Grammar School and paying the school fees in future. Character [5] A Huffington Post poll revealed that 85% of the respondents expressed dislike of Matthew's death. One of her most constant traits is her unfailing devotion to Downton as her home and, eventually, the estate which she will preside over. Sharon enrolled in the same drama course at Kirkcaldy College as, Gave birth to her 1st child, a son Leo Bridges, with her partner, photographer Dan Bridge. 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. Travis insults the Catholic faith and believes the Anglican Church is superior. He tends towards nostalgia and fears change (such as the installation of telephones in the house and electricity in the kitchen, as well as the election of a Labour government). [2] Early on, she is portrayed as a petulant and cold young woman; as the series progresses, however, she shows more vulnerability and compassion. 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