Dowager Countess of Grantham
The Right Honourable Violet Crawley, played by Dame Maggie Smith.
Never short of an opinion nor afraid to voice it, she is fiercely loyal to her son Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham.
Matthew Crawley
Matthew Crawley, played by Dan Stevens, is a middle-class solicitor from Manchester.
Matthew is the only son of the late Dr Reginald and Isobel Crawley, and set to become the heir to the Grantham estate and earldom.
Isobel Crawley
Isobel Crawley, played by the Penelope Wilton, is the widow of Dr Reginald Crawley and cousin Matthew's mother.
Well-educated and a trained nurse, her values are at odds with many of her family - battles with Voilet ensue.
Lady Edith Crawley
Lady Edith Crawley, played by Laura Carmichael, is the second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Grantham.
Resentful that she is forced to live in her sister Mary's shadow, Edith struggles to find her place in the world
Lady Rosamund Painswick
Lady Rosamund Painswick, played by Samantha Bond, is widow of wealthy banker Marmaduke Painswick.
Living alone in London leaves her with plenty of time for her favourite activity - meddling in family affairs.
Beryl Patmore
Mrs. Beryl Patmore, played by Lesley Nicol, is the cook at Downton Abbey.
She spends her time bossing around Daisy, whilst hiding her dwindling eye-sight.
When's it on?
18 July 2013, 14:50
Episode 1 Series 1
The sinking of the Titanic leaves Downton Abbey's future in jeopardy, and the arrival of the new valet, John Bates, shocks the…
10 August 2013, 09:30
Episode 1 Series 1
12 August 2013, 13:15
Episode 1 Series 1
19 July 2013, 14:40
Episode 2 Series 1
Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive, and his mother, and Carson is mortified to be…
10 August 2013, 10:45
Episode 2 Series 1
11 August 2013, 02:00
Episode 2 Series 1
13 August 2013, 15:10
Episode 2 Series 1
22 July 2013, 13:30
Episode 3 Series 1
Mary is attracted to handsome Turkish attaché Kemal Pamuk. However, their romance is cut short, sending ripples of unease through…
10 August 2013, 11:40
Episode 3 Series 1
11 August 2013, 05:10
Episode 3 Series 1
14 August 2013, 15:10
Episode 3 Series 1
23 July 2013, 15:15
Episode 4 Series 1
The fair arrives in the village and Mrs Hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when a former suitor makes her question…
10 August 2013, 12:30
Episode 4 Series 1
15 August 2013, 15:10
Episode 4 Series 1
24 July 2013, 15:10
Episode 5 Series 1
The village is preparing for its annual show where Mary is introduced to Sir Anthony Strallan, yet she appears to be more…
10 August 2013, 13:25
Episode 5 Series 1
16 August 2013, 14:50
Episode 5 Series 1
25 July 2013, 15:15
Episode 6 Series 1
Matthew and Mary's relationship takes an unexpected twist whilst the question of the wine thief is brought to a head with a…
10 August 2013, 14:15
Episode 6 Series 1
19 August 2013, 13:20
Episode 6 Series 1
26 July 2013, 14:20
Episode 7 Series 1
Cora's news throws Matthew's future into jeopardy and makes Mary question the proposal. Meanwhile, Thomas and Gwen find a new…
10 August 2013, 15:10
Episode 7 Series 1
20 August 2013, 14:55
Episode 7 Series 1
29 July 2013, 13:10
Episode 1 Series 2
The Great War unsettles life at Downton and Isobel's surprising news about Matthew rocks the family further.
10 August 2013, 16:20
Episode 1 Series 2
21 August 2013, 14:55
Episode 1 Series 2
30 July 2013, 15:10
Episode 2 Series 2
Carson strives to keep standards high with disastrous personal consequences.
10 August 2013, 17:35
Episode 2 Series 2
22 August 2013, 15:05
Episode 2 Series 2
11 August 2013, 09:30
Episode 3 Series 2
Downton is turned upside down with the arrival of the wounded officers, and William's return results in an awkward surprise…
23 August 2013, 14:55
Episode 3 Series 2
11 August 2013, 10:30
Episode 4 Series 2
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora, and there's worrying news about Matthew and William.
26 August 2013, 13:15
Episode 4 Series 2
11 August 2013, 11:30
Episode 5 Series 2
Robert receives some shocking news from the front, and Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like.
27 August 2013, 15:00
Episode 5 Series 2
11 August 2013, 12:30
Episode 6 Series 2
A wounded Canadian officer comes to Downton to recuperate and unsettles everything, and Ethel learns some distressing news.
28 August 2013, 15:05
Episode 6 Series 2
11 August 2013, 13:30
Episode 7 Series 2
As the storms of war clear will life ever be the same again at Downton? Also, a new development stuns the family.
29 August 2013, 15:00
Episode 7 Series 2
11 August 2013, 14:30
Episode 8 Series 2
With the wedding approaching there's excitement in the air. Spanish Flu reaches Downton and Thomas looks for a way to re…
11 August 2013, 15:50
Episode 9 Series 2
Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill Bates' arrest has cast a shadow…
11 August 2013, 16:45
Episode 10 Series 2
Mary has to consider her future with Sir Richard Carlisle following a contretemps at the shooting party and Violet has concerns…
11 August 2013, 21:00
Episode 1 Series 3
Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, astonishing the Dowager Countess with her "revolutio…
15 August 2013, 22:00
Episode 1 Series 3
17 August 2013, 11:20
Episode 1 Series 3
18 August 2013, 21:00
Episode 2 Series 3
Mary and Violet conspire to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before in order to secure the household's financial…
22 August 2013, 22:00
Episode 2 Series 3
24 August 2013, 12:40
Episode 2 Series 3
25 August 2013, 01:25
Episode 2 Series 3
25 August 2013, 21:00
Episode 3 Series 3
Edith's wedding day arrives, but will her enthusiasm be enough to convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't really matter…
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