Featuring michelle dockery, maggie smith, laura carmichael, joanne froggatt, allen leech, hugh bonneville and more. The series continues to be praised by critics and a horde of rabid fans. Sadness looms over downton abbey, the titular estate of the maddeningly addictive british period soap that premiered its fourth season sunday night in the u. And if youve been holding your hands to your ears to avoid spoiler alerts, now you know. Throughout the series, many couples came together because they made a. I feel that downton abbey has pull a great con on its viewers.
Two men vy for daisys affections, wanting to take her to the fair, while sybil helps gwen in her search for a new job. The 20 christmas special, also known as the london season, is the feature length christmas special episode of downton abbey that ends series four. On 26 march 2015, the sixth series was confirmed to be the final series, with the final episode airing in the uk on 25 december 2015 on itv. Downton abbey season 4 episode 4 everything downton. Things are happening at downton, bringing heartache to the people whose lives we care about, but also making for one of the most solid hours of entertainment in season 4 thus far. List of downton abbey episodes wikipedia republished wiki 2. Season 4 demonstrates that there can indeed be life after matthew for the noble earl and countess of grantham, their daughters, sonin.
With hugh bonneville, laura carmichael, jim carter, brendan coyle. Series 4 of downton abbey consisted of eight episodes and a christmas special with the opening and closing episodes again being feature length. The episode was also full of zingers, particularly from the dowager countess, but well get to those later. It is written by julian fellowes and stars maggie smith, hugh bonneville, and elizabeth mcgovern. It aired in the us as part 2 on january 12, 2014 on most pbs stations. Downton abbey season 4, episode 8, and the christmas special end the series 4 of the show. I guess after last weeks sexytimes, there were bound to be consequencesnot because thats realistic, but because that. In the world of downton abbey, marriages are often strategic, not romantic. Do not read on if you have not yet seen season 4, episode 2 of pbss downton abbey. An unofficial will from matthew comes into the familys hand, thomas plots against anna, rose gets involved in a scrap at a servants dance, and mrs. Season 4 of breaking bad surpassed downton abbeys record later in the year, with a score of 96, making the first series of downton abbey the second highest rated show of 2011. Feb 25, 2014 downton abbey season 4, episode 8, and the christmas special end the series 4 of the show. Downton abbey costs an average of one million pounds per episode to produce. Mary is still inconsolable six months after matthews death, edith support michael going to germany to divorce his wife, molesley looks for a job, and there is.
Tom branson struggles with the events of a night spent rather dr. Anthony gillingham returns to downton to propose to mary, edna tries to coerce tom into marrying her, and anna will not tell bates whats bothering her. It first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010, and on pbs in the united states on 9 january 2011, as part of the masterpiece classic anthology. Do not read on if you have not yet seen season 3, episode 4 of pbs downton abbey. Recap of downton abbey season 4 episode 8 recap guide. The us pbs screening of the series will be on january 26, 2014. During the course of the programme, 52 episodes of downton abbey aired over six series. Annas rape has colored these last three episodes, and in part four, mr.
Downton abbey 20102015 2011 2012 20 2014 2015 2016. Episode 4 henry talbot returns, and daisy learns that emotional blackmail isnt the only way to succeed by kevin p. Amid the fallout from the eventful house party, mary faces a pressing question about her future. Oct 17, 2010 watch downton abbey season 1, episode 4 episode 4.
See a scene from downton abbey season 4 episode 6, airing sunday, feb. Do not read on if you have not yet seen season 4, episode 4 of pbs downton abbey. Fashion has always been well employed on downton abbey as a storytelling. The house party guests leave behind a traumatized anna. Downton abbey is a british period drama television series created by julian fellowes and coproduced by carnival films and masterpiece.
Mrs patmore struggles with an electric whisk in downton abbeys season four opener. The most interesting plotline from tonights episode is never articulated. Carson reveals surprisingly intimate details of his former life, and a trip to the bright lights of london sees rose put. Edith has what rather looks like an abortion in london, quietly, without telling a soul. Its the summer season and as part of roses coming out she is to be presented at buckingham palace. Throughout the series, many couples came together because they made a good, proper. Watch the trailer for downton abbeys 20 christmas special episode. Downton abbey at 54 below season 4, episode 1 sneak peek. Carson reveals surprisingly intimate details of his former life, and a trip to the bright lights of london sees rose put the reputation of the crawleys in jeopardy. Mary is still inconsolable six months after matthews death, edith support michael going to germany to divorce his wife, molesley looks for a job, and there is a surprise applicant for ms. Hughes manages to get rid of edna in the most awesome.
Downton abbey series 4 episode 4 uk air date on october, 20. Every action has an equal and opposition reaction, newton once prescribed, and no more is the third law of motion more evident than in tonights episode of downton abbey. Tom and sybbie return to downton abbey, baxter is faced with a dillemma, and thomas attempts to fill carsons shoes. Sep 22, 20 watch downton abbey season 4, episode 1 episode 1. Downton abbey is a british period drama television series created by julian fellowes and co.
Watch the trailer for downton abbey s 20 christmas special episode. Anthony gillingham returns to downton to propose to mary, edna tries to coerce. As of 20, downton abbey is the highest rated pbs masterpiece drama series of all time, seen by an estimated 120 million viewers in 200 countries and regions. Do not read on if you have not yet seen season 4, episode 1 of pbs downton abbey. Downton abbey season 4, episode 4 continues from the shattering rape in the previous episode, with trouble and turmoil between anna and bates. It appears that she wrote to gregson about it, but he either never got it or hasnt tried to respond. Edith decided on the fate of her child, but lady rosamund and the dowager countess have ideas of their own. Series four continued the story of the crawley family and their servants in the early 1920s and premiered on the 22nd september, 20 on itv in the uk and on the 5th january, 2014 on pbs in the us. Downton abbeyseason 4 aired from september 22, 20 to december 25, 20 in the united kingdom and january 5, 2014 to february 23, 2014 in the united states.
Downton abbey critics consensus though its cast remains strong, downton abbey s fourth season is a bit of a comedown after the multiple story arcs that challenged viewers in past seasons. Oct, 20 watch downton abbey season 4, episode 4 episode 4. An extravagant house party at the abbey gives the crawleys a chance to reconnect with old friends, but some guests prove more welcome than others, and along with the celebrations come deceit and heartache. With the shocking conclusion to season 3, many downton abbey aficionados wondered whither, and whether, the series could go on.
Need a refresher on the biggest moments of downton abbeys series. Julian fellowes and the cast of downton abbey present a staged version of series 4, episode 1 at new yorks prestigious 54 below. The sweeping downton abbey saga continues with a fourth season of drama, romance, and family intrigue. See a scene from downton abbey season 4 episode 7 before it airs sunday, feb. This is a delightful series that shows the close relationships that develop between the. Do not read on if you have not yet seen season 4, episode 7 of pbs downton abbey. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It first aired on the 22nd september, 20 on itv in the uk, where it received 10. Oct 11, 2015 watch downton abbey season 6, episode 4 episode 4. Downton abbey is a good show, but it is an odd show. Season 4 episode 8 4x8 aired 6 years ago nov 10, 20 rosamund comes up with a plan to help edith deal with her problem, but violet may be about to see right through it. The heir crisis at downton abbey takes an unexpected turn.
Theres a surprise at the abbey but still no paul giamatti in this weeks gentle. Mary is still inconsolable six months after matthews death, edith support michael. Allison recaps downton abbey, season 4, episode 4, starring hugh bonneville and michelle. It first aired on december 25th, 20 on itv in the uk. But it feels like that speaks to the entirety of season 4. Her sister sybil takes a risk in her secret political life. Anna is still struggling to come to terms with her sexual assault, bates is still pushing his wife about why she wont come anywhere near him, tom makes some terrible life decisions, edna creates a pregnancy scare, alfred decides to try out for edwardian top chef, edith takes the next step with gregson, mrs. Downton abbey is an pbs drama set in 1912 about the crawley household. Set in february 1922, long after the funeral for matthew. It first aired on the 6th october, 20 on itv in the uk and received an estimated 9. It aired as part 8 on sunday february 23, 2014 in the us on most pbs stations.
Downton abbey series 4 episode 4 gregson shares plans with. Season 4 demonstrates that there can indeed be life after matthew for the noble earl and countess of grantham, their daughters, soninlaw, grandchildren, mother, and ever loyal staff. Joining the main cast will be shirley maclaine who will reprise her role as martha levinson and paul giamatti. Edith decided on the fate of her child, but lady rosamund and. Apr 09, 2014 downton abbeyseason 4 aired from september 22, 20 to december 25, 20 in the united kingdom and january 5, 2014 to february 23, 2014 in the united states. On july 2018, a featurelength film was confirmed, which was released in the uk on september 2019.