Downton Abbey
Episode 1
Season 4, Episode 1 · Aired 2013-09-22
Synopsis
Harriet Walter (Law & Order: UK) joins the cast as the costume drama returns. Following Matthew's shocking death, new mother Mary is struggling to come to terms with her loss, and Robert and Violet disagree over how to handle the situation. Downstairs, Jimmy finally takes an interest in Ivy, while Carson receives an unwelcome reminder of his past. Mrs Hughes sees a chance to help grief-stricken Isobel, and Thomas has the children's nanny in his sights.
In the series
This episode is part of Downton Abbey (2010–2015) on ITV/PBS.
Edwardian upstairs/downstairs comfort epic — tea, titles, and soft class warfare.
Key cast
- Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley
- Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley
- Maggie Smith as The Dowager Countess
- Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley
- Jim Carter as Mr. Carson
- Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes