Downton Abbey

The Great War unsettles life at Downton and Isobel's surprising news about Matthew rocks the family further. New maid, Ethel ruffles O'Brien's feathers and Bates returns with life changing news for Anna.

Rosamund is eager to unearth Lavinia and Carlisle's secret. The death of an officer motivates Isobel and Sybil to see Downton in a different light. New valet Lang arrives as William gets his call up papers and is love in the air for both Edith and Mary?

Downton is turned upside down with the arrival of the wounded officers. Branson intends to make General Strutt's visit a day no one will forget. And Willian's return results in an awkward surprise for Daisy.

There's worrying news about Matthew and William. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil, and Robert goes out his way to bring Bates back.

Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with Wiliam moves faster than she would like; Vera's return threatens to expose old secrets and Mary pays a high price for turning to Carlisle for help.

A wounded Canadian officer comes to Downton to recuperate and unsettles everything. Ethel learns some distressing news. Did Bates heed Robert's caution not to lose his temper with Vera? And would Carson be leaving Downton?

As the storms of war clear, will life ever be the same at Downton? How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, and Bates is reeling from the news about Vera and Thomas embarks on a new money making scheme.

Excitement is in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? Spanish Flu reaches Downton and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition and Anna forces Bates to think about their future.

It's Christmas, 1919, the Crawley family intend to throw a lavish party, even though the arrest of Bates causes a lot of tension. And strife continues for Lady Mary and Sir Richard after yet another confrontation between the two.