The spanish flu strikes downton, transforming the fortunes of all. Watch downton abbey on masterpiece season 2 episode 1. Episode 7 s2 ep7 1h 33m 46s downton abbey episode 6. Downton abbey costs an average of one million pounds per episode to produce. Episode 1 of the second series of downton abbey which premiered on the 18th september. Gillian anderson reportedly turned down the part of lady cora grantham the real estate that plays downton abbey, highclere castle, has been the home of. Six series have been made, the sixth airing in the autumn of 2015 in the uk and ireland, and in. Season 2 of the emmy awardwinning downton abbey returns as the great war rages across europe, and not even the serene yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. Sybil and thomas work in the cottage hospital, where the latter begins to learn some humanity. With hugh bonneville, jessica brown findlay, laura carmichael, jim carter.
Feeling left out of the war effort, robert crawley is delighted when he receives a letter suggesting he is to be given the colonelcy of the local volunteers and is excited about the prospect of finally being able to fight for his country. Downton abbey is a british period drama television series created by julian fellowes and coproduced by carnival films and masterpiece. The cast of downton abbey answers one of lifes toughest questions. The second series of the british historical period drama television series downton abbey aired from 18 september 2011 to 6 november 2011, comprising a total of 8 episodes and one christmas special episode aired on 25 december 2011. The arrival of matthew and isobel crawley causes a stir at downton abbey. Downton abbey costs an average of one million pounds per episode to produce 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.
The first episode of the second series picks up the story in 1916 during world war i. Downton abbey episode guide season 1, season 2, season 3. Downton abbey is a british period drama television series created by julian fellowes and co. It was broadcast in the united kingdom on itv, and in the united states on pbs, starting on 8 january 2012. Edith learns to drive a tractor extremely well, and nearly succumbs to a kiss from the married farmer mr. The heir to the title of earl of grantham,long time inhabitants of downton abbey,perishes on the titanic. Full episode guide for downton abbey season 1 episode 2. Season 1 feb 23, 2020 certainly well made and written, downton abbey fails to establish any sort of emotional weight to its characters or storylines beyond.
With matthew and thomas fighting in france, those left behind at downton organise a benefit concert to help fund the local hospital. A telegram arrives and we learn the titanic is sunk. After a great opening on pbs last sunday to a record 7. The downton abbey estate stands a splendid example of confidence and mettle, its family enduring for generations and its staff a welloiled machine of propriety. On downton abbey season 6 episode 1, the estate may have to downsize as lady mary faces an extortion threat, and anna and bates wait for word about annas fate.
Daisy speaks her mind, and anna and bates wait for the word. Set in november 1916, the episode begins with the arrival of ethel, a new housemaid, and the first appearance of john bates wife. Mister bates arrives to work as lord granthams butler, anna is smitten. At isobels suggestion and to violets dismay downton abbey is turned into a convalescent ward to ease the hospitals bed shortage. Tomatometer not yet available tomatometer critic ratings. Finch says to mary early in the second episode of downton abbeys final season. A duke arrives to court lady mary, but hes more of a mans man. Mary entertains three suitors, including a turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downton abbey season 1, episode 2 reairs sunday, dec. Downton abbey season 1 complete 720p hdtv x264 uncut i.
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. Season 2, episode 1 season 2, episode 1 first aired. Downton abbey, season 2 masterpiece official site pbs. The new legal heirs to downton, lawyer matthew crawley and his nurse mother isobel are invited to live on the estate, but there is resentment of them as. They, the other crawleys, and the servants all have difficulty adjusting to differences in class and culture whilst facing some resentment from certain family members and staff. In the downton abbey 2 season finale, the family gathers at downton abbey for christmas. The second series of the british historical drama television series downton abbey aired from 18 september 2011 to 6 november 2011, comprising a total of 8 episodes and one christmas special episode aired on 25 december 2011. Series 2 explored the lives of the crawley family and.
Season 2, episode 1 recap deborah gilbert october 19, 2012 british television maven and blogger deborah gilbert keeps you in the know with entertaining recaps of each episode of. Recap of downton abbey season 2 episode 1 recap guide. See how wedding plans hit a snag and pigs lead to trouble for edith and marigold. At this point, we really dont need the coordinator of a fatstock show to tell. The lives of the crawley family and downton abbeys servants are changed for ever when the sinking of the titanic leaves the estate without its heir and his son. Downton abbey season 2 episode 1 8 full episode ken barry. Downton abbey is hosting a lavish christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and batess arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities. 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. Subscribe to downton abbey us to fully immerse yourself in life at downton. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. Downton abbey season 1, episode 1 reairs sunday, dec.