Plot - Downton Abbey is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century on the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1926. She's a familiar face from her roles in 'Death in Paradise', 'About A Boy' and 'Downton Abbey'. Sharon Small (born 1 January 1967) is a Scottish actress acclaimed for her dramatic work in film, radio, theatre, and television. Going back to the very first episode from 2010, the . Before she can bring herself to tell him about Marigold, Mary peevishly reveals the truth. 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. Anna, however, tells him that the news is nothing sad and that actually, she's pregnant and expecting their child. He purposefully puts his hand in the line of fire in order to gain a blighty wound and be sent home. Hence, she becomes sensitive and upset when confronted with the topic of war. 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. He is accompanied by his boss Charles Blake as they are working on a government project studying estates and their progress. Ethel Parks (played by Amy Nuttall) was the new maid introduced in the second series as Gwen's replacement. Its actor Steven Robertson aka Sandy from BBC hit Shetland. Despite the concern of her husband and of Lady Mary, Anna does keep working, although some of her duties are undertaken by other members of staff. "[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. She is the daughter of a farm-hand. He cares not for what others will think of him for changing his citizenship (particularly when Britain only beat Germany in the Great War a few years previously), only of Edith's love. Official Sites. Her father dies shortly after and Matthew honours his deathbed wish for his ashes to be placed in Lavinia's grave. During the first series he had strong feelings for Daisy. In response to this, the Dowager Countess decides to ask Mrs Bryant in person if Ethel could have contact with Charlie. She decides, with some encouragement from Mrs Patmore, to allow William his fantasy to boost his morale in battle and gives him a photo. Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Strutt KCB, DSO (played by Julian Wadham) is a senior British Army general known as the "Hero of the Somme". After William is severely injured saving Matthew Crawley during the Battle of Amiens, Daisy agrees to marry him to give him some happiness in his life but is widowed six hours later. 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. It is impossible to recognise Major Gordon as Patrick Crawley because his face was severely burned during the Battle of Passchendaele. Freda Dudley Ward (Janet Montgomery) asks Rose for help after a compromising letter from the Prince of Wales is stolen from her handbag by Sampson. O'Brien, always against Bates, writes to Vera to tell her where he is and about his and Anna's blossoming romance. The next day, Vera is found dead from ingestion of rat poison. He dies hours later. Erin La Rosa of BuzzFeed stated that the rape was "all pretty uncharacteristic for Downton Abbey, and all terribly upsetting. She has developed a close relationship with Mr Carson; at the time the series begins, the two had overseen Downton's staff for almost 20 years. After being informed that this story was untrue by Isobel Crawley, the doctor corrected the report to the War Department, and William is drafted shortly thereafter. Jessica Fellowes is an English author and freelance journalist and is the niece of Julian Fellowes . Tony later calls off his engagement to Mabel, because of his interest in Mary. When Thomas decides to buy extra food and supplies on the black market to sell to Downton's kitchen staff, she refuses to get involved in his business, but she sympathises with Thomas after he realises he has been swindled. At first Sybil seems fine after the birth, but late in the night is found having fits and dies. Isobel Crawley knows of a cure, but as a modern medical technique it is unfamiliar to Dr Clarkson, who is reluctant to try it. A pub owner confirms that Bates was indeed in York and would swear to it, which clears him. He later opens the ball at Grantham House and dances with Rose. She is baptised as a Catholic in accordance with her father's wishes, despite her grandfather Robert's strong preference that she be christened into the Anglican faith. Carson is mortified when he suffers severe chest pains while serving the family dinner and as a consequence is forced to accept help from the female staff. She is originally from Argyll, Scotland, where her father was a farmer. She also seems to have protective feelings towards Daisy when she suspects that some of the other staff such as Thomas or Miss O'Brien are trying to make a fool or take advantage of her. Mr Carson overhears the news of Lord Grantham's della Francesca painting selling "amazingly well" and takes advantage of this news to hire a new footman at Downton Abbey. The neighbour mentions she saw Vera cleaning crust from under her nails, confirming she made the pie herself. When they win, Barrow follows Jimmy who, having won a large bet, has too much to drink. Upon his return to Britain, he gets permission to work at Downton as sergeant in charge when the residence is made into a centre of recovery for injured officers. Expect to wait in line. She is best known as The Inspector Lynley Mysteries ' DS Barbara Havers.. Richard "Dickie" Grey, Lord Merton (played by Douglas Reith) is Mary's godfather and a widower with at least two sons, Larry and Tim Grey. 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. Occasionally her caring attitude may become even counterproductive, as when she advises that Daisy should not sacrifice that much of her spare time to try to self-educate herself, as she sees that hopes for that kind of lifestyle which would justify such efforts are set too high considering Daisy's chances to move in the social hierarchy of that era. Harold Levinson (played by Paul Giamatti) is Cora's younger brother. It is revealed that she was poisoned by eating rat poison cooked in a pie, and Bates is put under suspicion. While in England he makes the acquaintance of the Hon. Sybil "Sybbie" Branson, (b. late May 1920) is the daughter and only child of Tom Branson and the late Lady Sybil Branson (ne Crawley). After Larry unremorsefully calls Tom "only a grubby little chauffeur chappie", Lord Merton angrily tells him to be silent, and apologises very sincerely to Tom for what Larry did, adding his hope that Tom would recover before the wedding. 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. 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. While he is recuperating, Jimmy comes to speak with him. In the second feature film, Daisy and Andy are married and both living on the farm with Mr Mason. See full bio . The day after Mary asks Lord Gillingham to fire Green, he is informed that Green was killed in London by a bus after tripping into the road. In the meantime, Bertie's unmarried cousin dies of malaria in Tangiers. 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. After being caught stealing a bottle of wine, Thomas takes advantage of her feelings for him to persuade her to tell Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes that she saw Mr Bates take the wine. When a witness comes forward to claim Mr Green was murdered and the investigation reaches Downton, police question Bates and Anna on several occasions. 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. Albert Travis (played by Michael Cochrane) is the Rector of St Mary's Downton whose living is under the patronage of the Earl of Grantham. The Dowager Countess's Lady's Maid Gladys Denker takes advantage of him to go out drinking, but Thomas Barrow comes to his rescue, teaching Denker a lesson in the process. 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. Over time, however, the pair grow closer, and a romance develops. Cora is surprised but confused. He tries to convince her that despite wanting children, she alone is enough for him, which she has trouble accepting. [14], Thomas was originally meant to be written out of the show at the end of the first series once he had had his "comeuppance". He is caught by Alfred, who walks in on this scene and eventually tells Mr Carson at O'Brien's insistence. 1892) (played by Laura Carmichael) is the middle daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham. It is he who eventually talks Lady Mary out of her listless grief over Matthew's death. It is revealed in series four that Carson almost married a young woman during his time as a performer but the woman chose Mr Grigg, the other half of the duo. He manipulates Daisy in order to further his plans to have Mr Bates ousted. 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. The overjoyed couple once again begin to discuss and plan their future. She becomes distant from everyone, and is unable to even bear Mr Bates's touch, as she confesses to Mrs Hughes that she feels she no longer deserves him, and feels unclean. Matthew defends Michael against his wife and goes stalking and fishing with him. By series four the love triangle is getting nowhere until Alfred decides to leave after catching Ivy kissing Jimmy. He meets Mrs Hughes at a fair in Downton after the death of Ivy and asked her a second time to marry him, giving her a parting gift of a small doll. When it is revealed the new valet, Henry Lang, had shell shock, she was uncharacteristically sympathetic towards him and it was revealed that her own brother suffered from it due to the War. Under English law, her status as a lunatic cannot be used as grounds for divorce because she is neither the guilty nor innocent party. 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". With Violet's help, Isobel proposes to Lord Merton, who accepts, to the horror of his son and daughter in-law, and they are married in the series finale. Gwen endears herself to the family by revealing that the late Lady Sybil had gone to great lengths to help Gwen become a secretary, and that Sybil's kindness had changed her life. The brusque, domineering and nouveau riche Carlisle is a self-made, extremely wealthy newspaper magnate from Edinburgh whose paper, with the help of Lavinia Swire, was instrumental in breaking the Marconi scandal story. Ambitious, she decides that she no longer wants to work in service and saves up her money to buy a typewriter to take a correspondence course in typing and shorthand. After the death of the heir to the estate and her unofficial fianc, Mary's relationship with the new heir, distant cousin Matthew Crawley, begins coldly due to their different upbringing. [4] Following his death, his son George becomes the heir to the earldom, and a letter is found that serves as a will for Mary to inherit Matthew's share of Downton. Bates is subsequently charged with murder. Mrs Hughes has described her sister as being born "not quite right in the head" and has been privately caring for her since their mother died. In the final series, after losing his tenancy at a neighbouring estate, he is offered the tenancy of Yew Tree Farm in Downton, thanks to the unflagging efforts of Daisy. When she feared what he might do next and knew what was about to happen, Anna hid in the dark, waiting for him with a knife. Cast during red carpet for the movie "Downton Abbey" for the third day of the Rome Film Fest. Problems for Anna, however, continue. Mary is concerned that the royal staff is running roughshod over Barrow. Despite his questions, he does so. Fellowes wrote the . During the Revolution many years later, Prince Kuragin and his wife, Princess Irina Kuragina, were arrested by the Bolsheviks and separated. 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. At Downton Abbey, he meets Violet again, who is shocked by his reappearance and what has happened to him. 1902) is the daughter and youngest child of Hugh and Susan MacClare (Lord and Lady Flintshire). 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. Lady Mary Josephine Talbot (ne Crawley) (played by Michelle Dockery) (b. Nevertheless, Tony remains lukewarm about Mabel and seems keen on Mary. 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. How old is Sharon Small from Downton Abbey? In episode 6 Anna begins to experience uncomfortable pains again and Bates insists he pay for her to see Ryder again. Throughout much of the series Bates is at odds with Thomas, who tries to get rid of him so that he can take his place as valet. Edith is very worried and decides to get an abortion. By the end of the series, Molesley finds work as a schoolteacher. They love to dislike her. In the Great War, Ethel has trouble supporting herself and her son and Mrs Hughes helps her, acting as her friend and bringing her food. She and her late husband, Marmaduke Painswick, had no children. The final series also deals with Carson downsizing staff to adjust for the current times. Lord Merton is invited to dinner at Downton Abbey along with his family before Mary and Matthew's wedding. In the second film, Carson is scandalised that a silent film is being shot on the Downton estate and plans to oversee matters personally with the film people "to keep them in check". Bates goes to York for the day but does not reveal the reason for going and Mr Green dies in Piccadilly after "falling into the road". During the War, he served with Charles Blake in the Royal Navy aboard Jellicoe's flagship HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland. In series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. 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). When Lady Cora learns that Mrs Hughes is supporting Ethel, she is persuaded to invite Major Bryant's parents to Downton Abbey. But Vera shows up at Downton and blackmails him with the threat to publish Lady Marys scandal involving Kemal Pamuk, which could damage Annas reputation since she helped cover it up. Isobel, a former nurse, constantly takes up new charitable causes, helping run the convalescent home at Downton and assisting refugees and prostitutes, though her sense of moral imperative often irritates others. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. She is the daughter of London solicitor Reggie Swire, to whom she has been very close ever since her mother's death during her early childhood. Anna gives birth to a healthy baby boy on New Year's Eve, much to her and her husband's delight. In the series finale, Carson begins to suffer from palsy that ultimately forces him into semi-retirement. Later, however, he is turned down as Mrs Hughes does not wish to leave Downton, but the two part on good terms. Bates nearly begs to stay, pointing out that he is unlikely to find another position (because of his disability), but Lord Grantham is unmoved. When Elsie turns his proposal down he later married Ivy (died 1910) and had one son Peter, who joined the army. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. 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. When news reaches the Crawleys confirming Michael Gregson's tragic death, Lady Edith tells a terribly distraught Mrs Drewe the truth, reclaims her daughter, and flees to London. But when she reveals she knows he is married, he explains that his wife, Lizzy, whom he loved very much, has been in an insane asylum for some years with no hope of recovery. Menu. " Miss Shore and Anna Bates discussing Lord Hepworth. In the fourth series, Mary is pursued by three suitors: Anthony Foyle (Lord Gillingham), Evelyn Napier, and Charles Blake. Barrow finds Jimmy just as he is cornered by two members of the opposing team, and puts himself in the way so Jimmy can avoid being beaten and mugged. It becomes clear Shrimpie is deeply unhappy about his marriage to Susan. Though both Prince Kuragin and Violet were married, they fell in love and attempted to run away together, but did not succeed. Other Works During the summer of 1914, Cora discovers she has become pregnant for the first time in 18 years, but she suffers a miscarriage caused by her maid O'Brien. 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. She reveals that she had stolen jewellery from a previous employer who treated her nicely, and she went to prison but was released early for good behaviour. [1] She was educated at Kinghorn Primary School, where she was the Kinghorn Gala Queen in her final year, and at Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. When Anthony Strallan reveals what Larry had done, Lord Merton asks his son if it was true. In the 2019 film she and Andy have become engaged, but she shows little enthusiasm for marriage. George V (Guy Williams) is the king to whom Rose MacClare is presented at court in 1923. The tale becomes known to other members of the family after it becomes a rumour in London. Small then studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (now Fife College ), [1] and continued her study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Sharon Small: Marigold Shore: Lady Rosamund's maid: Christmas Special 2011: Charlie Anson: The Hon Larry Grey: Lord Merton's elder son: . On one notable occasion he wakes the staff in the middle of the night by horrifically screaming during a nightmare. In the third episode of the fourth series, Anna is violently assaulted and raped by Lord Gillingham's valet while the rest of family members and staff are attending a concert above stairs in the house. Deducing that Miss O'Brien is pressuring Jimmy to have Mr Carson demand Thomas leave Downton with no reference, he informs Lord Grantham of the details, and asks Thomas to give him a weapon to use against his former ally. She tells Anna that she remembers Vera had dried food under her fingernails, meaning that Vera made the pie herself knowing that her husband would be implicated for murder. Outwardly prim and somewhat strict in her manner as housekeeper, Mrs Hughes is essentially kindly and generous, as shown when she assists Ethel after she leaves her position and has a baby out of wedlock. In 1920, he expresses his wish to name Daisy his sole heir, and asks her to come live at the farm so he may teach her how to run it. Small then studied drama at Kirkcaldy College of Technology (now Fife College),[1] and continued her study at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Lady Mary prepares a room for Anna and her husband in the main house so they can spend their wedding night together. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (20012008) British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley ( Nathaniel Parker ) and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers ( Sharon Small ). Sharon is famous as one half of the crime-cracking pair in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. It takes Alfred too long to realise that Daisy was the better match, and only tries to approach her when he comes back to the Abbey after leaving for his cooking course. When Matthew is injured, he thinks his spine may have been broken, but is proven wrong when Matthew walks again (he was just suffering from spinal shock, which didn't permanently disable his legs). 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