Downton Abbey interrupted?

I don’t know Shysal but as a Downton devotee ?I need to look into this asap.?

At the start of lockdown I binge watched Downton on Netflix. It is splendidly acted - Maggie Smith at her best - I am sure the part was written with her in mind.

I am a newbie to Downton. What went on between Mary and Edith or is it just a sibling thing?

OH and I have really enjoyed watching the re-run of Downton every weekday evening, and will be very disappointed if they don't complete the series that has been on this week!

I imagine we might be able to watch any missing episodes online, but it's not the same!

I see what you mean - ITV3's schedule for tonight is showing Agathe Christie's Poirot, not Downton !!!

I think it’s back on itv3 next Thursday 23rd

Oh yes, Beechnut, I didn't look that far ahead. That is good news! Thank you.

Beechnut

I will try and fill you in on the Mary and Edith scenario.

Basically, poor Edith has always been the ‘ugly duckling’ of the three sisters, whereas Mary has always been considered the beauty.

I have always found Mary to be snobbish, arrogant, very full of herself, and takes every opportunity to have a go at Edith.

It seems to have been assumed that Edith would end up as an old maid, looking after her elderly parents in their dotage.

Keep watching!

Poor Edith, even her parents assume she will be an old maid,

my 23 year old granddaughter has started watching Downton,
my younger daughter asked her if she was enjoying it, her
reply ? ‘Yes very much, I love Violet she reminds me of
Grannie’ ! ! ! !

Thank you Calendargirl. I will.

I’m enjoying that I can watch everyday. I love their dresses, all that beading.

I watched all the original series, but like so many other programmes, felt the time was right for it to end when it did as it had lost its way a bit.

I have so enjoyed the repeats on ITV3. It has brightened up Lockdown, something easy to watch after grim news and statistics, and am surprised how I had forgotten various scenarios,

I shall miss it when it finally ends again.

Another Downton fan here, I have been watching reruns of Heartbeat and then Downton every evening in kitchen as I prepare dinner. I will
really miss it.

I love the clothes, the houses and the antics both above and below stairs.

I've really enjoyed Downton. The next series 6 starts next Thursday on ITV3 but episodes 1 &2 are being shown on ITV 1 on Sunday,so they are showing the same episodes as ITV3 will show on the following Thursday and Friday. Seems a bit silly to me .

I’ve been watching, it’s my comfort. I’ve also been watching ‘the fugitive’ there’s something about these reruns that are comforting in times of stress.

Well, watched the last ever Downton last night, (again), and surprised how many bits I had forgotten.

What I hadn’t forgotten was how Edith finally got her man, and trumped her sister, the ghastly Lady Mary, by becoming a Marchioness, while poor old Mary ended up with a used car salesman for a husband.

Justice prevailed!

Oh that’s a little harsh on poor old Henry! Let alone my beloved Tom!

Loved watching Edith's wedding again last night and Anna having her baby. She finally called her husband John and not "Mr Bates'.

Summerlove

Oh that’s a little harsh on poor old Henry! Let alone my beloved Tom!

Oh, nothing wrong with Henry or Tom, I hope the car business took off for their sakes, it’s just that Mary was always such a ghastly snob, wanting a husband who was her social and intellectual equal.

Hope she ended up having to curtesy or similar to Edith.

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