Romance abounds in the final episode, but for some the year's end is bittersweet. Mary endeavours to build bridges, but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. [S,AD] S6 Ep9
A change of circumstance puts Bertie Pelham in the limelight, and Edith must decide whether to conceal her past at all costs or confront the truth and risk losing everything. [S,AD] S6 Ep8
Period drama. Henry Talbot invites the Crawleys to watch him motor racing at Brooklands, but events leave Mary reeling. Violet's plan surprises the family and delights Denker. [S,AD] S6 Ep7
Period drama. Opinions are divided above and below stairs when Tom and Mary open Downton to the public for a day in aid of the hospital. Carson has an axe to grind with Thomas. [S,AD] S6 Ep6
Period drama. Violet invites the Minister of Health to dine as part of her scheme to quash plans for the takeover of the hospital. The evening proves distressing for everyone. [S,AD] S6 Ep5
Period drama. As Tom and Sybbie settle back into life at Downton, the family and servants are surprised by the return of another old friend in unexpected circumstances. [S,AD] S6 Ep4
Period drama. Preparations for the wedding of Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are under way. Edith meets up with an old acquaintance. Spratt has something to hide. [S,AD] S6 Ep3
Lady Mary's meddling gets Mr Carson into trouble with Mrs Hughes. Cora and Violet lock horns over the hospital takeover plans. Robert has a tough decision to make. [S,AD] S6 Ep2
Feature-length special of the period drama. It is the autumn of 1924, and Lord Sinderby has rented Brancaster Castle in Northumberland for the grouse shooting season. [S,AD] Ep1
Period drama. Tensions between the families of the bride and the groom threaten Lady Rose's big day. The storm clouds that have been gathering over Anna and Bates finally burst. [S,AD] S5 Ep8
Period drama. Rosamund arrives back following Edith's shock departure. Rose is delighted to introduce Atticus and his parents to her family. Molesley is concerned about Daisy. [S,AD] S5 Ep7
Period drama. Following last week's altercation, relations between Robert and Cora are strained. Edith receives some terrible news and decides to take drastic action. [S,AD] S5 Ep6
Period drama. Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora, and Inspector Vyner returns with some ominous words of warning for Anna. [S,AD] S5 Ep5
Lavish period drama. Sarah Bunting continues to cause waves above stairs. Violet reveals to Isobel the surprising truth of her past with Prince Kuragin. [S,AD] S5 Ep4
Period drama. Mary's secret assignation is very nearly blown, but Violet's quick thinking saves the day. The events surrounding Green's death come under scrutiny once again. [S,AD] S5 Ep3
Lavish period drama. As the house recovers from the dramatic scenes of the previous night, Robert is faced with a difficult decision. Anna becomes Mary's reluctant accomplice. [S,AD] S5 Ep2
Lavish period drama. The story moves on to 1924, when the first ever Labour government heralds a sea change that is felt throughout the nation - nowhere more so than at Downton. [S,AD] S5 Ep1
The family are in residence at their London home, as debutante Rose is to be presented at court, when they are all implicated in a scandal that threatens to engulf the monarchy. [S,AD] Ep1
Period drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem. [S,AD] S4 Ep8
Period drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Cora's brother is in trouble and Robert goes to America to bail him out. [S,AD] S4 Ep7
Drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. A birthday party is planned for Robert, but Rose's surprise contribution to the event ruffles feathers. [S,AD] S4 Ep6
Drama series following the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. There is tension between Ivy and Daisy, and Isobel appeals to Violet's charitable nature. [S,AD] S4 Ep5
Drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Amid the fallout from the eventful house party, Mary faces a pressing question about her future. [S,AD] S4 Ep4
Drama series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. An extravagant house party at the Abbey gives the Crawleys a chance to reconnect with old friends. [S,AD] S4 Ep3
Drama series about the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. Mary is beginning to emerge from her grief, Molesley's fortunes worsen and Lady Rose is out for some fun. [S,AD] S4 Ep2
Series four of the drama series about the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Following Matthew's death, Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss. [S,AD] S4 Ep1
The family receive a warm welcome at Duneagle Castle, while visiting Rose and her parents in the Highlands. But there is no disguising the tensions between their hosts. [S,AD] Ep1
The annual cricket match brings out Robert's competitive side. As Violet's great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. [S,AD] S3 Ep8
Anna's patience is finally rewarded. Edith has an unexpected admirer. Matthew refuses to back down over his concerns. Branson's plans for the christening cause consternation. [S,AD] S3 Ep7
Tempers fray as Isobel's kind gesture backfires. Branson's decisions are put under scrutiny. As Bates's chance of freedom slips away, he goes to extreme lengths. [S,AD] S3 Ep6
An exciting offer for Edith divides opinion. Isobel throws Ethel a lifeline. New maid Ivy is attracting attention below stairs, and Alfred's interest is resented by Daisy. [S,AD] S3 Ep5
Branson's political views land him in hot water and Sybil's loyalty is tested to the limit. Ethel is torn between head and heart as she makes a decision about her son's future. [S,AD] S3 Ep4
Edith's big day finally arrives, but will the family be convinced that Strallan's age does not matter? Mary takes matters into her own hands - but the price could be high. [S,AD] S3 Ep3
In the hope of financial rescue from her American grandmother, Mary conspires with Violet to make sure Downton puts on a bigger show than ever before. [S,AD] S3 Ep2
Cora's mother arrives for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain, will they even make it to the altar? Robert has some shocking news. [S,AD] S3 Ep1
Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish party, yet despite it being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates's arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities. [S,AD] Ep1
With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future. [S,AD] S2 Ep8
How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme. [S,AD] S2 Ep7
Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce. [S,AD] S2 Ep6
Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets. [S,AD] S2 Ep5
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil. [S,AD] S2 Ep4
After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something? [S,AD] S2 Ep3
Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital. [S,AD] S2 Ep2
The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna. [S,AD] S2 Ep1
The family is astonished when Lady Cora Crawley finds that she is pregnant. The announcement leaves Mary wondering how to answer Matthew's proposal. [S,AD] S1 Ep7
Sybil's interest in politics gets her in trouble. Matthew and Mary's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Bates makes a shocking revelation. [S,AD] S1 Ep6
Mary is instantly attracted to handsome Turkish attache Kemal Pamuk. Their romance is cut brutally short, sending ripples of unease through the house. [S,AD] S1 Ep3