She returns to work as Mary's lady's maid but is alone until Christmas. Alfred also notes that Thomas always defends Jimmy no matter how unkindly Jimmy behaves, and suggests that perhaps he take it easy. How old is Sharon Small from Downton Abbey? The Crawleys and Rose succeed in retrieving the letter, after which the grateful prince unexpectedly arrives and opens Rose's debutante ball at their house, dancing with Rose. The two part on good terms, with Madeleine promising to write to Harold frequently. Eventually, after Barrow threatens to reveal her secret to Lady Grantham, Baxter is encouraged by Molesley to do so first. Cora then silences Robert. O'Brien, whose brother suffered from shell shock and eventually died in combat, is uncharacteristically sympathetic and kind to him. She is an actress, known for About a Boy (2002), The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001) and Downton Abbey (2010). His peripheral involvement in the Teapot Dome scandal leads Martha to request that Lord Grantham appear before Congress to vouch for Harold's character late in series four he escapes with only a reprimand. Their increased companionship is suggested by showing Jimmy often with a cigarette. While participating in the "Albanian talks" he visits Downton as a guest, accompanying Evelyn Napier. In series Four, Alfred pursues that interest and leaves Downton to become a chef at the Ritz. Bertie tells Edith that he misses her terribly and still wants to marry her. Anna later tells Mary of her troubles. 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. Other Works Mr Bates, to Thomas's surprise, intervenes, by informing Lord Grantham of the details and then offering to force O'Brien to call Jimmy off. Bates then invite O'Brien to his cottage, and whispers the words "her ladyship's soap" in her ear, before warning her that unless she calls Jimmy off, he will not keep her secret. That leads Baxter to guess that Anna is pregnant. She receives some money from a deceased family member, purchases a cottage in the nearby community of Haughton-le-Skerne and opens a Bed and Breakfast, hiring her niece, Lucy to help her. Whilst Anna is in Lady Mary's bedroom after the wedding of Lady Edith and Bertie Pelham, her waters unexpectedly break. However, because of his misdiagnosis of Matthew, Robert hires a well-known doctor who strongly disagrees with Clarkson. 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. Fans of the beloved period drama might remember she played Marigold Shore, ladys maid to the Earl of Granthams sister, Rosamund Painswick (Samantha Bond). "They're quite well known apparently. [8] Leech at first tried to develop a Yorkshire accent in an effort to prevent his character from becoming an Irish stereotype, but when he was persuaded that Tom would not become such, he used his native Irish accent.[9]. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. Over time, however, the pair grow closer, and a romance develops. 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. When a witness comes forward to claim Mr Green was murdered and the investigation reaches Downton, police question Bates and Anna on several occasions. At the end of the series, Bates is livid as Inspector Vyner calls Anna into Scotland Yard as part of an identity parade. In 1924, news arrives that Michael was probably killed during the Beer Hall Putsch, leaving Edith devastated as she never lost hope that he might be alive in prison perhaps. She is replaced in her position by Jane, a war widow. 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. 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. Later, he confronts Thomas about what happened, and though he is hesitant, eventually agrees to be friends. Veteran American actress Shirley MacLaine is amused at reports of Dynasty-style catfights between herself and acting legend Maggie Smith now that she's joined the cast of Downton Abbey . 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. Thomas tells O'Brien that his father was a clockmaker. Anna is then given a trial date and Bates is forced into taking action. While there, she apparently comes to like Lady Flintshire and manages to arrange to become her lady's maid. William asked Daisy if she would give him a photo that he could carry with him. However, Anthony jilts Edith at the altar, devastating her. 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. Her efforts to prove her husband's innocence become a success when a neighbour of Vera's inadvertently tells Anna details of their last meeting which prove that Vera committed suicide in order to have her husband convicted and hanged for the crime. 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. 1862) is the housekeeper at Downton Abbey. Baxter and Moseley become very close in the course of the final series and the two films; in A New Era, Baxter accepts Moseley's marriage proposal. Series six deals with Carson's and Hughes' marriage and life as a married couple. Going back to the very first episode from 2010, the . 2011: Downton Abbey (Fernsehserie) 2012: New Tricks - Die Krimispezialisten (New Tricks, Fernsehserie, 1 Folge) 2013: Death in Paradise 3x03: Episode 3 - Wahrheit und Flschung; In the third series, Ethel returns, having entered into a life of prostitution. Small is perhaps best known for her appearances in the Inspector Lynley series. 1868), usually called Lady Grantham, is the wife of Robert and mother of Mary, Edith and Sybil. Rose's society debut is in 1923, when Cora presents her before the king, queen, and Prince of Wales. Mini Bio (1) Sharon Small was born on January 1, 1967 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He tries to convince her that despite wanting children, she alone is enough for him, which she has trouble accepting. See full bio Biography | Trailers & Videos 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. Rose matures and become less self-centred. Carson quickly steps forward to comfort her, and assures her she will always find a source of support in him. Although in some ways his character embodies the traditional values of the aristocracy, Robert does not shun all progress, and he is very protective of and loyal to his family and servants. Henry Lang (played by Cal MacAninch) was Lord Grantham's valet in the absence of Mr Bates. Bates does not accept this, and insists that she alone is enough for him. Matters are not made better when the Crawleys' lawyer, Murray, confirms that things do not look good for Anna and Bates is forced into action when a trial date for Anna is set. O'Brien then preys on Jimmy's discomfort and embarrassment to have him blackmail Mr Carson into sacking Thomas without a reference, otherwise Jimmy will go to the police. Unluckily, while the tryst is occurring, Lady Edith accidentally starts a fire in a nearby bedroom, which pulls Thomas away from his post. She also has a nephew, Alfred Nugent, who later becomes a footman at Downton. Thomas tries to remain calm, quietly asking if Jimmy might try writing. Later, having returned to Grantham House, Mrs Hughes interrupts Anna and Lady Mary and informs them that Vyner has returned and has come to arrest her. 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. Edith then invites him to a party at Downton, where he begins to earn her father's respect. She was forced to leave school at the age of 11. As most Downton fans are aware, this is the grand estate that started it all. Angry, she casts Jimmy off, and Jimmy laments to Thomas that the whole venture was a waste of time and money. 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. Lord Grantham bursts into Lady Anstruther's room to sound the alarm and discovers her with Jimmy. She decides, with some encouragement from Mrs Patmore, to allow William his fantasy to boost his morale in battle and gives him a photo. In series six she married Mr Carson, but continued to be addressed as Mrs Hughes regardless. While her parents are posted to India, Rose stays at Downton, where she is living by 1922. Matthew and Mary fall in love, but circumstances separate them, and Matthew becomes engaged to Lavinia Swire. Ryder informs Anna that he has identified the problem and that she has a common issue of having cervical incompetence, a condition which results in a baby becoming too heavy for the womb to support after about three months, but also tells her that the condition is easily treatable with cervical cerclage, a stitch inserted into the womb after a woman has been pregnant for about 12 weeks; however, it does not always work. While Baxter expected to be fired, Cora forgives her and lets her stay on, with the condition that she won't rob her. Problems for Anna, however, continue. 1886) is lady's maid to Lady Mary at Downton Abbey; previously she was first parlour maid and head housemaid. His good looks are widely commented on and attract both Mary and Thomas. Having known each other since childhood, they married young and had a very unhappy marriage. Bates, however, manages to prove his innocence. He volunteers to help Mr Mason take care of Downton's pigs and shows an interest in farming. 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. When she is older, she affectionately nicknames Robert "Donk" (much to his consternation) after playing a game of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" with him. 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