Even so, the family still call him by his last name. Spanning 13 years of the early 20th century, "Downton Abbey" has seen its share of character deaths -- some more deserving than others. Andrew serves drinks before a fox hunt. Lavinia dies at Downton of Spanish influenza after Matthew regains use of his legs and shortly before their wedding. Anna later tells Mary of her troubles. She is 26 at the beginning of the series. But, in real life, actor Phyllis Logan, who plays the dedicated housekeeper, is happily married to fellow actor Kevin McNally. By the end of the series, Molesley finds work as a schoolteacher. Lady Mary is wearing a lovely pastel blue dress and Lady Sybil in a lavender dress, both are wearing hats. He began flirting with her, later admitting he is attracted to her. 1856) was the butler of Downton Abbey and began working at Downton Abbey as a Second Footman at the age of 19. "[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. Writer Julian Fellowes does weddings well, because he makes the ceremony incidental. Later, he confronts Thomas about what happened, and though he is hesitant, eventually agrees to be friends. Richard Clarkson (played by David Robb) is the Crawley family doctor. Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (played by Hugh Bonneville) (b. The Dowager Countess learns of his situation and tells the doctor that William had an embarrassing skin condition in order to keep him from being drafted. In "The Finale", feeling guilty about ruining Edith's happiness, Mary arranges for Bertie and Edith to reunite at a restaurant. However, in episode 4 she begins to suffer severe cramps and fears she is suffering another miscarriage. Mrs Hughes is concerned that her upcoming marriage to Charles Carson will involve wanting Carson to have a "full" marriage, or in other words, a marriage involving sexual intercourse. When former chauffeur Tom Branson returns to Downton Abbey as Lady Sybil's husband she is one of the few servants who accept the new situation. When Mary discovers that it was Green who assaulted Anna, she asks Tony to dismiss him, but says she cannot tell him why. In Series 6, Gwen returns, eleven years later, to Downton as a successful married woman, although she visits the mansion only in the fourth episode. She and her late husband, Marmaduke Painswick, had no children. As Hello! 08:53 GMT 03 Oct 2015. Mrs Hughes has a close relationship with the butler Mr Carson. After spending the weekend together, he talks of their engagement, but she realises he is not the man for her. Below is a photo of Lady Edith with her sisters, Lady Mary and Lady Sybil, before the ill-fated wedding. The episode ends with Anna and Bates sharing a Happy Christmas alone. She worked at Dundee Repertory and appeared in several TV series, including Inspector Morse and Another Time Another Place. Then they toast together and they go back upstairs with all the others to wait for Christmas day. At the beginning of Series 6 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. I was gobsmacked when it came out positive.. Mrs Patmore has decided to buy a cottage to set up as a bed and breakfast, and Carson thinks he could do a similar thing with the housekeeper, to earn a nice nest egg after retiring. 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. She also discusses with Charles Blake his feelings for Mary. Thomas tries to remain calm, quietly asking if Jimmy might try writing. I thought I was probably infertile. In the second Christmas special, Thomas, now known mostly as Mr Barrow, participates in the Tug-of-War match for the Downton side. In episode 3, Mary asks if Anna has considered Dr Ryder's advice. Eventually he returns to his post as Robert's valet, and he and Anna rekindle their romance. living in the titular, fictional estate in the aftermath of World War I and beyond. Cora discovers the situation just before Bryant is killed in battle, and later arranges for the Major's parents to come to Downton. McNally, meanwhile, has featured in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films as well as many other projects. But Mrs Hughes and Mrs Patmore intervene and Carson eventually gives in and takes Molesley on as a second footman. In 2011, McNally joined Downton as the dour grandfather of housemaid Ethel Parks baby, born out of wedlock which allowed them to work together for only the second time in their careers. Not really.". Carson and Mrs. Hughes are two of the rare characters who still feel like they have stakes, like what happens to them would matter to the show in the long run. During the War, he served with Charles Blake in the Royal Navy aboard Jellicoe's flagship HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland. He also reveals that Bates is no longer a suspect, as the person seen talking to Green appeared to be shorter than him. But with the help of loving wife Mrs. Hughes, he faced his fears head on, securing a spot in the Downton household for as long as hed like. Jimmy is only rescued by Thomas, who had been following him to keep an eye out. 1892) (played by Laura Carmichael) is the middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham. Cora Crawley (ne Levinson), Countess of Grantham (played by Elizabeth McGovern) (b. Baxter and Moseley become very close in the course of the final series and the two films; in A New Era, Baxter accepts Moseley's marriage proposal. Lord Grantham, after being pressured by Cora and Carson to see how Bates is not fulfilling his job properly, regretfully tells Bates that it is not working out. Just before her death she confesses to Matthew that she had seen the kiss between him and Mary and tells him that her death is the best for all of them. From then on, though clear she disapproves of Ethel's choices, Mrs Hughes smuggles food to the poverty-stricken Ethel and her infant son, attempting several times to give an irresponsible Major Bryant Ethel's letters. Or rather crosses its fingers and prays we can beat the hulks from Down Under. In Series 5, Mrs. Hughes tells Mr. Carson that O'Brien has left Lady Flintshire to serve as lady's maid to the wife of the new governor of the Bombay Presidency in British India. 2023 TIME USA, LLC. At other times, Mrs Patmore becomes flustered and takes her frustration out on Daisy. Mary is concerned that the royal staff is running roughshod over Barrow. When the staff see that he uses a cane, they are at best surprised and at worst angry feeling that they will have to pick up the slack for him, due to his disability slowing him down in the large house. Before working at Downton Abbey, Mrs Hughes was "walking out" with a country farmer named Joe Burns. However, Robert relents after seeing how effective Cora is in the role. Carson, the severe but soft-hearted butler, and Mrs. Hughes, the . As Downton Abbey 's creator Julian Fellowes told Vanity Fair in an interview in November 2015, "Jessica had said she was going to leave right from the beginning. 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. Just take care." Mrs. Patmore had cornered her in the hallway as she finally shrugged on her coat at the end of the night. In the second feature film, Daisy and Andy are married and both living on the farm with Mr Mason. She confides this to Mrs. Patmore, and tells her to ask Carson. Joseph Molesley (played by Kevin Doyle) (b. A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. They then share their first kiss. She stops him and assures him Anna still loves him, and decides to tell him so he would stay, feeling Bates' departure would finish Anna. His new job kept him bored, though, and Carsons situation left a convenient vacancy. Unfortunately Bates, who by now has been convinced he is at fault for Anna's behaviour and that she no longer loves him, overhears the two women talking and tells Mrs Hughes he will leave unless he learns the truth. That leads Baxter to guess that Anna is pregnant. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Logan is also glad that the show brings respite to those struggling to contend with the pandemic. Marigold (born c. late December 1922 or mid-January 1923) is the illegitimate child of the late Michael Gregson and Lady Edith Crawley, as a result of their hidden love affair. Anna's mother managed to convince police that it was an accident and he had slipped, but Anna is now terrified that either the police have found a file on the incident or her stepfather had heard of her arrest and tipped them off and it would be used to disprove the Crawleys' character reference of her and portray her as violent. Before the war, he worked for Lady Anstruther and was her favourite footman. ", "It looked as if he was chewing the mouth of that poor girl! She works unstintingly and unflaggingly to remedy what happened. Mrs. Hughes offers her hand to steady him and they slowly walk into the water together. But she still holds Hughes close to her heart. During the First World War with the men away fighting, Mr Drake needs help on his farm. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. She loses her virginity to him. During the final episode of the series, Carson deals with an illness that leaves him unable to perform his duties as butler. 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. [citation needed] Moreover, actor Leech wanted to audition for Thomas Barrow, but chose Branson. Though unmarried, she is referred to as Mrs Hughes according to traditional titles for servants during the time period.
Cora agrees, though, that Marigold should be brought up at Downton. O'Brien is wracked with guilt, and following the incident, she becomes even more loyal and devoted to Cora. The jury finds him guilty, and he is sentenced to death. ", "Go as far in life as God and luck will allow", "I will be a different life, but we can make a go of it, Charlie, and I definitely mean to try! Only the housemaid Anna offers him any sympathy and friendship. Edith changes her mind at the very last second, and she and Rosamund concoct a ridiculous story that they would like to take a holiday in Switzerland for a few months to "improve their French." Elsie Hughes eyes clouded and she patted the younger woman's cheek gently. Violet Crawley (The Dowager Countess of Grantham) (played by Maggie Smith) (1841[1]-1928) is Robert's mother and widow of the previous earl. However, Anthony jilts Edith at the altar, devastating her. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. When Elsie turns his proposal down he later married Ivy (died 1910) and had one son Peter, who joined the army. 1873) was the butler of Crawley House, in the village of Downton, and valet for Matthew Crawley. His father was a local farmer and William used to help with the horses. When her typewriter is discovered by Miss O'Brien, she informs the whole staff and Gwen's plan to leave service to become a secretary is the cause of much discussion above and below stairs. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. One evening Drake kisses her and Lady Edith is pleased. "She's not one to just roll over and die with her legs in the air," Logan told Town & Country . In the first film, they are engaged, but Daisy shows less enthusiasm; when she appears to flirt with a plumber, Andy's jealousy leads him to sabotage a pump. Mrs Bryant, who had been unhappy abandoning Ethel from the start, agrees and Ethel leaves Mrs Crawley's employment. Anna only tells Mrs Hughes of the crime, fearing her husband would commit murder if he discovered the truth. She was in the habit of travelling to visit him on set with David. He is appointed Governor of Bombay that year, and he and his wife travel to India. When Matthew returns from the First World War injured she refuses to leave him despite being told that he will never walk again and is impotent. The stalwart housekeeper of Downton Abbey Elsie Hughes (called Mrs. Hughes, a courtesy title for all cooks and housekeepers, regardless of marital status) is the head housekeeper of Downton Abbey, a country house and estate in the Yorkshire region of England. They share a moment in which Jimmy exhibits some doubt about the plan, wondering if perhaps Lady Anstruther just wants to talk. Mrs. Hughes of Downton Abbey: The Older Woman's Body Shame. Sybil and Tom fled from Ireland on foot in the middle of the night, Sybil died after childbirth, Daisy married William. She leaves Downton at the very beginning of the fourth series in the middle of the night to take her new position, leaving only a letter to explain her actions. With some confusion on calling Mrs Hughes by her married name, the newlyweds both decide to keep their original titles whilst they are working, with Mr Carson by referred to as 'Carson', and Mrs Carson to be referred as 'Mrs Hughes'. The neighbour also stated that she had seen Vera walking down the street when the gas lights had come on (she said they made a sort of "halo" around Vera's head), which would have been when Bates was already on his way back home. Eventually they do, and she even takes a picture of Carson's old love Alice Neal and frames it for him. Records kept by Clark County, Nevada, reveal that she married Kevin McNally, a fellow actor, on August 15, 2011 amid the spectacular surroundings of the Grand Canyon. Mrs. Hughes, who's no Julia Child, asks. 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. Carson eventually says he gives up all his ideas, as none of the staff were excited, and that they should just spend the day at the shore. Though unwilling to register an official opinion upon hearing Ethel's decision not to give up her son Charlie, she is much kinder towards Ethel, perhaps even with some small degree of admiration. In 1924, she meets, falls in love with, and marries Atticus Aldridge, the Jewish son of Lord and Lady Sinderby. When Lady Cora learns that Mrs Hughes is supporting Ethel, she is persuaded to invite Major Bryant's parents to Downton Abbey. Vera comes to Downton only to inform Bates that if he does not come away with her, she will sell the scandalous story of the death of Kemal Pamuk in Mary's bed to the newspapers, which could ruin the reputation of Downton Abbey. 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