Downton Abbey

Mary's past catched up with her when an unwelcome visitor delivers an ultimatum, and news about the running of Downton Hospital puts Violet on the warpath.

An idea of Mary's gives Anna new hope. Mr. Carson and Mrs. Huges can't agree, and Edith is faced with her greatest fear.

An old acquaintance comes to Edith's aid, while Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes' big day brings an unexpected arrival.Spratt has something to hide but Denker is hot on the trail. Tensions mount over the hospital takeover, leading Isobel of offend a friend.

Tom and Sybbie settle back into life at Downton, and a figure from the past surprises those above and below stairs. As Thomas struggles to fill Carson's shoes, a crisis take Anna and Mary to London. And Daisy has a bone to pick with Cora.

Violet embroils the Minister of Health in the hospital row about his visit ends in catastrophe. Andy finds an unexpected confidant in Thomas, Edith has a date with Bertie, and Mary sense she's been kept in the dark about a family secret.

Downton Abbet opens its doors to the public for charity, and tensions between Cora and Violet reach a dramatic climax. Baxter is thrown into turmoil when she receives a letter. Mary surprises Henry in London, while Bertie comes to Downton to see Edith.

The family face a shocking turn of events at Brooklands race track, while Molesley and Daisy are put to the test on examination day, while Mrs Patmore and Mrs Hughes teach Carson a lesson. Andy's secret is out and Thomas feels increasingly isolated.

Romance blossoms for Mary and Edith but a betrayal of trust threatens the chance of lasting happiness. Thomas considers desparate measures, Spratt proves to be a man of hidden talents, and Molesley embarks on a career in teaching.

Mary endeavours to build bridges but Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. Henry finds his place at Downton more difficult, while Isobel and Violet join forces when Grey's scheming takes a sinister turn. And the day Anna and Bates have been waiting for finally arrives.