It is to Carlisle, as a man of influence, that Lady Mary turns to when she concludes that marrying Matthew is not an option. Violet has Clarkson lie to mend their marriage. Vera Bates uses the story to blackmail Bates into going back to her, which he does to save Anna's reputation. Sharon Small. 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. Despite being upset that she kept it from him, he comforts her when she tells him she thinks she's let him down. He later leaves Downton as he feels he is unfit for service. 1902) is the daughter and youngest child of Hugh and Susan MacClare (Lord and Lady Flintshire). Jimmy's whereabouts post-Downton are never revealed. 2010 | Maturity Rating: 12 | Period Pieces. Angry, she casts Jimmy off, and Jimmy laments to Thomas that the whole venture was a waste of time and money. Affable and good-natured, he was also a competent pianist (actor Thomas Howes is a pianist) and would entertain other servants during their free time. 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 writes to Robert also with an address attached so he can be contacted. Small is perhaps best known for her appearances in the Inspector Lynley series. After Ethel attracts considerable gossip, the Dowager Countess intervenes, having Lady Edith place an advertisement for Ethel, so she may find a position elsewhere and have a fresh start. As Anna returns to Downton, Bates is still missing, leaving her miserable. After Thomas excels in the match, Lord Grantham decides to keep him on in the new position of under-butler, much to Bates' consternation since Barrow now nominally outranks him. She has one sibling, a sister who lives in Lytham St Annes. Bates then disappears and is now on the run. When this secret becomes known in Downton, Carson offers his resignation to Lord Grantham. 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. Richard Clarkson (played by David Robb) is the Crawley family doctor. A wealthy American heiress, she married Robert in 1890 when the Crawleys were in straitened circumstances; her fortune helped rescue Downton. It is revealed that she was poisoned by eating rat poison cooked in a pie, and Bates is put under suspicion. Rose wants to marry Jack, though Mary sees that Rose's primary motivation is to upset her mother. The evidence does not portray Bates in a good light; the jury finds him guilty of the murder of his wife, and he is sentenced to be hanged. He is known for his roles as Thomas Barrow in Downton Abbey and as Liam Connor in Coronation Street. Mr Mason becomes father-in-law to Daisy when she marries his son on his deathbed. Mrs Bates Vera Bates Sybil Branson Charles Bryant C Edward Courtenay Matthew Crawley Patrick Crawley D Davis G Alex Green Michael Gregson M William Mason P Kemal Pamuk R Robert Crawley's Dogs Charles Rogers S Sharon Small Stretcher Bearer (France) Lavinia Swire Reginald Swire V Violet Crawley Categories The Prince of Wales (Oliver Dimsdale), the future King Edward VIII, is also present at Rose's debutante ball, and his affair with the married Freda Dudley Ward is the centre of Sampson's blackmail plot. 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. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. Cora is surprised but confused. The story was inspired by true events. She works unstintingly and unflaggingly to remedy what happened. 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. He took his new surname from a bottle of gin. He also later mentions Jimmy to Phyllis Baxter in a bout of sadness and annoyance that he's gone. "[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. [src] Marigold Shore is Rosamund Painswick 's new lady's maid who spends most of her time in London at Rosamund's residence. Edith's repeated visits began to arouse the suspicion and anger of Drewe's wife. Daisy is devastated and blames Ivy. Almost immediately, Daisy Mason falls head-over-heels in love with Alfred, but is impeded by the new kitchen maid, Ivy Stuart, whom Alfred is quick to develop a crush on. Matters are made much worse when Murray confirms that her history, of which the police are now aware, would look convincingly to the police like Anna was capable of violence. Edith is very worried and decides to get an abortion. Sir Herbert leaves Downton the next morning with no knowledge of the incident. Cora then silences Robert. During the First World War, Sybil serves as an auxiliary nurse and develops feelings for Tom Branson, the family's chauffeur and a staunch Irish nationalist. She is originally from Argyll, Scotland, where her father was a farmer. One evening Drake kisses her and Lady Edith is pleased. Thomas tells Jimmy to run, while Thomas is left to take the beating in Jimmy's place. Birthplace This scheme fails, however, when he is sold worthless goods and is rendered penniless. Eventually, Jimmy decides that the only thing to do is to satisfy her and hope it'll get her out of his hair. 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. Bates is forced to go to London and try to rationalize with her. When Mrs Patmore returns, they run the Garden Party for the hospital fund together. Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly described Barrow as one of the series' "most polarizing figures".[14]. Bates, however, manages to prove his innocence. 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. Alfred's largest rival is fellow footman Jimmy Kent, who is shorter than Alfred, but quite handsome. He asks her if she had ever considered adoption, but she tells him that the idea would never work for him nor her as they would want their own child. Perhaps best known for her portrayal of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC television adaptation of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries by Elizabeth George, she is also recognised for her lead roles in Law & Order: UK (as Inspector Elisabeth Flynn) and Trust Me (as Dr Brigitte Rayne). In the final episode of the series, she falls for Andy Parker, the new footman who has been helping at Mr Mason's farm. As Bates is left helpless, Anna is escorted away to the police station having been arrested on suspicion of Green's murder. Bates is freed, and the reunited married couple move into a cottage on the grounds shortly thereafter. Menu. When Lady Rose returns to Downton, having had a child of her own, and asks when the baby is due, Anna reveals that she is about ten days away from her due date. Thomas also leads on the kitchen maid, Daisy, partly for his amusement (since it annoys the second footman, William Mason, who has feelings for her) and for ulterior motives. Bertie asks Edith to marry him the night of Charlie Rogers' death. Vera Bates (played by Maria Doyle Kennedy) (d. 1918) was the estranged wife of John Bates. 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. Matthew and Mary fall in love, but circumstances separate them, and Matthew becomes engaged to Lavinia Swire. She had one favourite brother who had shell shock and later died during the Great War. She calls it off with him but he becomes angry and refuses to break it off with her. 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". "[12] Emily Orley, also of Buzzfeed, argued that the storyline of the rape of Anna had too much focus on the male characters.[13]. Tony later calls off his engagement to Mabel, because of his interest in Mary. Leech's audition for the role convinced Julian Fellowes to expand his role and to transform Branson into an Irishman. Thomas is then attracted to the handsome new footman, Jimmy, and walks into his room and kisses the sleeping Jimmy. Martha Levinson (played by Shirley MacLaine) is Cora's brash, outspoken, and wealthy American mother. Under English law, her status as a lunatic cannot be used as grounds for divorce because she is neither the guilty nor innocent party. 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. January 1, 1967 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. In series six she married Mr Carson, but continued to be addressed as Mrs Hughes regardless. In A New Era, now seven years old, he is seen playing with his young cousins. 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. Other Works Gordon decides to leave, rather than commit to his claim, after learning the earl's agents will be investigating Peter Gordon's history after his emigration to Canada. Bates does not accept this, and insists that she alone is enough for him. However, Anthony jilts Edith at the altar, devastating her. However, she eventually decides she does not want to marry any of them, providing a shock, especially for Tony. When Lady Cora learns that Mrs Hughes is supporting Ethel, she is persuaded to invite Major Bryant's parents to Downton Abbey. 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. She decides to move back into Downton Abbey, leaving Mr Bates hurt and confused. Sharon Small (b. She is coerced by O'Brien into telling Edith, who writes to the Turkish Ambassador. In 1913, Mason's wife dies of a heart attack leaving him on his own on their farm. She is convinced that he may take her back and they can get married, but he gently tells her that he is too old for her and that he doesn't want her to waste away her life caring for him. However both Molesley and Baxter investigate Bates's confession and find the pub he claims he was at in York the day Green died, and a witness confirms Bates was indeed in York. Daisy was worried about being William's sweetheart but Mrs Patmore urged her not to send him to the front with a broken heart, saying that if she refused, he would never return. Finneran stated that the character "is a thoroughly despicable human being",[16] and that "People actually love that shes a nasty piece of work. In the series finale, Carson begins to suffer from palsy that ultimately forces him into semi-retirement. However, in the third series, Tom and now-pregnant Sybil are forced to flee Ireland after Tom becomes implicated in the burning of an Anglo-Irish nobleman's house. In 1914, Matthew asks Mary to marry him, but she is hesitant because of circumstances regarding the inheritance of the estate. She is replaced in her position by Jane, a war widow. His father was a local farmer and William used to help with the horses. Shortly after their wedding night, Bates is arrested for murdering his previous wife, although Anna and the rest of the residents at Downton are convinced that he is innocent. At the end of series three, Jimmy is promoted to first footman, but he holds a grudge against Thomas into the Christmas Special. While Barrow is away in America with Lord Grantham (as John Bates asked to be excused from the trip to remain with his wife), Baxter grows closer to Joseph Molesley, who treats her with respect. When Vera learns that her husband has a larger than expected inheritance after his mother's death, she arrives at Downton Abbey. 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. [20] Finneran herself confirmed this.[21]. Beryl Patmore (played by Lesley Nicol) is the cook at Downton. O'Brien, whose brother suffered from shell shock and eventually died in combat, is uncharacteristically sympathetic and kind to him. He had planned to make a proposal of marriage to her and took her to the village fair. She gives it to Lady Mary, who destroys it after Bates uses his skills as forger and pickpocket in suppressing a royal scandal. Matthew Reginald Crawley (played by Dan Stevens) (18851921) is a middle-class distant cousin of the Crawleys who becomes the heir to the estate in the first episode and soon after moves to Downton. After the war ends he covers for Carson when he falls ill with Spanish influenza, only to accidentally become drunk while tasting the wine for dinner. Ethel, however, would not be allowed contact, learning that Charlie will be told that his father died during the war and his mother died of Spanish flu. During the New Year celebrations, the Bateses welcome the new year away from the others, together with their newborn son. She appeared as Dorothy Foster in series three, which aired in 2014, back when Kris Marshall played DI Humphrey Goodman. Isobel Grey (formerly Crawley, ne Turnbull), Lady Merton (played by Penelope Wilton) is Matthew's widowed mother. 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. When Barrow begins treating himself to cure his homosexuality and is suffering, Baxter convinces him to see Dr Clarkson, after which Barrow treats her with more respect. 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. He drugs Tom's drink so that he appears drunk. During a conversation with Bates, Anna tells him that something in her history could stack against her in a court case. She also tells Bertie she is feeling unfulfilled in the role of marchioness. Upon Robert's death, he will become the 8th Earl of Grantham, though Mary will speak for his interests until he comes of age. When the food does not meet her exacting standards, she takes her frustration out on the maids, especially Daisy. Later on, his father and Daisy become quite close. 1892) (played by Laura Carmichael) is the middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham. During the Battle of Amiens, he threw himself in front of Matthew to shield him from a shell explosion and both men were seriously wounded. After the First World War, Tom and Sybil receive Robert's reluctant blessing and marry in Dublin. He also insists that Ethel cannot prove that Charlie is Major Bryant's child. She tells Bates's vengeful estranged wife Vera about the family's dirty secrets in an attempt to force Bates out and Vera uses that to blackmail Bates. After being told he would not make it, William proposes to Daisy and tells her that he wants to marry her, not just out of love, but also to secure her a widow's pension so that she would be taken care of. They had been too scared to come forward before but had now stepped forward and informed the police of his actions. Bates tries to ignore him at first. Sharon Small (1 January, 1967; Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland - 15 June, 2020; Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland) appears in a cameo role as Marigold Shore, ladies maid to Rosamund Painswick in the 2011 Christmas Special of Downton Abbey. Fellowes is known professionally simply as Julian Fellowes and is an English actor, novelist, film director and screenwriter as well as a Conservative member of the House of Lords. TV Shows. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. Mason, still enamored with Mrs Patmore, agrees to surrender the farm lease to Daisy and Andy and go to live with her. Sharon Small . Who did Sharon Small play in Downton Abbey? It is implied that her stepfather was a drunkard and abusive, touching her in inappropriate ways whilst she was young. Robert is immensely proud of Downton as the place he grew up and takes his responsibility for the estate very seriously; he sees himself as its caretaker, not its owner. He is initially reticent about his family, but mentions that his great-grandfather and his family were Russian Jews from Odessa who had emigrated to England during the 19th century and eventually anglicised their family name. Later he arranges Lavinia Swire's funeral and then the wedding for Matthew and Mary, even though the Archbishop of York performs it. She changed her mind when she saw how well Small portrayed the character. May Bird (played by Christine Lohr) was the cook for Isobel and Matthew Crawley at Crawley House. A woman of many talents, Sharon is also a highly skilled soprano, recorder player, and swimmer. 2011 Christmas Special Thomas tries to remain calm, quietly asking if Jimmy might try writing. Anthony Strallan (played by Robert Bathurst) was Edith's much older suitor. Sarah O'Brien, who is angry with Thomas for the way he has treated her nephew, Alfred, quickly latches on to this dynamic and uses it to her own ends. Problems for Anna, however, continue. For example, Rosamund's influence causes complications and delays Mary and Matthew's engagement during the first two series. The wife tells Cora that Marigold is Edith's illegitimate child, which shocks her. He is married and has several young children. In 1921, Rose's relationship with her mother has soured, though her relationship with her father is better. When Bates catches him stealing some wine, Thomas attempts to frame him for the theft. Mary enlists the help of Anna and Cora to move his body, which is seen by Daisy. [December 2007], Was the 1st actress to act out undergoing an abortion on the long-running. In the course of a sexual encounter with Mary, Pamuk dies in her bed of a heart attack. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 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. [2006], Gave birth to her 2nd child, a son Zac Bridges, with her partner, photographer Dan Bridge. and he got the part of the womanising pub landlord. She also speaks frankly about her employers when she and Mr Carson are alone; she enjoys seeing the Dowager Countess (whom she calls "the old bat") getting her comeuppance with the arrival of Isobel Crawley. But Mr Mason insists to Daisy she has to say goodbye to him properly, and offers to help her find the right words to say. Baxter later tells Cora the rest of the story: she was tricked into stealing the jewellery by another servant who made her think he loved her, but he ran and left her to take the blame. Horrified, Alfred is pressured by his aunt, O'Brien, to report the incident to Carson, as homosexuality is considered a crime at this time. By the time series five begins, Thomas and Jimmy have grown much closer in their friendship, though it is clear Thomas is still in love with him. Barrow succeeds him as butler, with Carson serving in a supervisory role. He appears to have been warned off Thomas by Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, and Mrs Patmore. Bates goes with her, and it is thought that his romance with Anna is over. Bates is overjoyed by the news. Sharon was in an episode of BBC crime drama Death in Paradise. The tale becomes known to other members of the family after it becomes a rumour in London. Tony instead becomes engaged to the Hon. 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. Joe Burns (played by Bill Fellows) is a former suitor to Mrs Hughes. Tom and Lucy later have a child of their own, a female, named Violet after the now deceased Dowager Countess of Grantham. At first, she is afraid of losing both Mrs Patmore and her father-in-law, when they begin to see one another, however, after reassurance from both of them that they will always love her, she changes her mind. While in England he makes the acquaintance of the Hon. She begins an affair with Major Charles Bryant (played by Daniel Pirrie) when he is being treated at Downton while it is a temporary convalescent home. 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. When Edith marries Bertie Pelham, the Marquess of Hexham, Marigold moves with them to their new home at Brancaster Castle. In the second Christmas special, Thomas, now known mostly as Mr Barrow, participates in the Tug-of-War match for the Downton side. In the third series, when Lady Sybil goes into labour, he sees signs that she is suffering from eclampsia and is in danger of dying from the intense seizures and distress. In series six, despite her sister Mary's efforts to separate them, Edith marries Bertie Pelham, becoming a marchioness, and he and her family come to accept her daughter Marigold. 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. Birthday 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. Bates is suspicious that the attacker could be Mr Green, valet of Lord Gillingham. When Rose responds that the prince was very popular, the king dryly remarks that "the prince is never short of popularity." In series four, Anna is violently raped and Bates is confused and hurt at her attempts to push him away, as he is unaware of Anna's distress. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. At the end, he is seen playing football on the beach, while Thomas watches from a nearby chair. Although she has adopted the lifestyle of the British aristocracy, her character is portrayed as more forward-thinking and open-minded than that of her family, a trait her husband and daughters attribute to her "American-ness". The king is later heard in a radio broadcast, voiced by Jon Glover. Though he tries, Edith tells him she doesn't care that he is married, and agrees to be his secret mistress in the future. . He has a close relationship with Mrs Hughes, built up over a quarter-century of overseeing the household staff. Elizabeth George, author of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries books, initially thought Sharon was too pretty to play Sgt. Edith then invites him to a party at Downton, where he begins to earn her father's respect. By the end of the final series, Robert's worsening health forces him to step down from running the estate, leaving the task to Tom and Mary. Lady Anstruther, returned from France, orchestrates a plan to turn up at Downton Abbey in pursuit of Jimmy. Shortly beforehand, Thomas signs up to the Royal Army Medical Corps in an effort to avoid being sent to the frontline for the war that is soon coming. Marigold Shore Distraught in believing that it is impossible for her to carry a child to term, Anna becomes upset, believing she had let Bates down. In the end, when Alfred does leave, Molesley seeks the job but Carson refuses, citing his great reluctance. Though unmarried, she is referred to as Mrs Hughes according to traditional titles for servants during the time period. He comes to dislike the new nanny for the two young children of Downton, and refuses to pass on her instructions to other members of staff. Anna gives birth to a healthy baby boy on New Year's Eve, much to her and her husband's delight. 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. He eventually takes a position in a smaller household, but when Carson develops an illness, Barrow is invited back to Downton to become the new butler. When he returns to Downton to attend a house party, his valet, Mr Green, rapes Anna. In September 1921, Mary gives birth to their son George, but Matthew is killed in a car crash while driving home from the hospital. 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. Lord Grantham bursts into Lady Anstruther's room to sound the alarm and discovers her with Jimmy. Her sister Mary is the last in the family to discover, in late 1925, that Marigold is Edith's daughter, and that she is Marigold's aunt. With Matthew off at war and Mrs Crawley working with the Red Cross in France he and Mrs Bird, the family cook, find themselves in an empty house with no one to serve. After that, the two of them are often seen in one another's company. Please help by adding reliable sources. 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. Mr Bates reassures Anna that nothing will change between them, and that he will always support her. The neighbour mentions she saw Vera cleaning crust from under her nails, confirming she made the pie herself. 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. Cora blames Robert for Sybil's death because he did not listen to Clarkson. He is portrayed by Simon Jones in the film. She might be a familiar face to viewers, as her acting CV includes parts in Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey. Sharon Small When Bates is deemed guilty and is sentenced to be hanged, Anna breaks down and briefly prepares to leave Downton Abbey with Lady Mary, whom she is very close to, offering to accompany her mistress on an extended holiday to America, much to Mary's delight. 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. Her father Robert tells his wife Cora that there is no identifiable body, and "what was left of him" was supposedly buried somewhere. He arrives at Downton in the first episode to replace Lord Grantham's previous valet. 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. Jessica Fellowes is an English author and freelance journalist and is the niece of Julian Fellowes . In the series four Christmas Special, Jimmy travels with the Crawley family to London for the season. 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. During the first series he had strong feelings for Daisy. As most Downton fans are aware, this is the grand estate that started it all. Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) is the son and heir of Viscount Branksome and a suitor for Lady Mary, but later becomes engaged to "one of the Semphill girls". Barbara Havers on the series. However, relatively quickly, the mystery is solved as another of Green's victims comes forward and confesses to his murder. In the second Christmas special, she accompanies Lady Grantham to Scotland to visit Duneagle Castle. 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