When former chauffeur Tom Branson returns to Downton Abbey as Lady Sybil's husband she is one of the few servants who accept the new situation. Here she is again, as Mrs. Hughes on Downton Abbey, which returns for its new season on PBS Jan. 5. She is especially bitter and resentful towards most of the other servants, perhaps due to her family circumstances; the animosity is common knowledge, even for the Crawleys. Logan's heart will always be in Downton, though, with the actor sharing that the ensemble cast had a "riot" filming the film sequel "Downton Abbey: A New Era." Thomas and Jimmy share a heartfelt goodbye in which Jimmy tearfully tells Thomas that though he never thought he'd get on with a man like him, they truly had been great friends. Occasionally her caring attitude may become even counterproductive, as when she advises that Daisy should not sacrifice that much of her spare time to try to self-educate herself, as she sees that hopes for that kind of lifestyle which would justify such efforts are set too high considering Daisy's chances to move in the social hierarchy of that era. Logan reasoned that her younger colleagues might be eager to move, but she doesn't feel the need as "there are so many roles now on offer for my age group in the UK," she said. She later retracts the statement as she feels guilty and over time, her feelings for Thomas diminish and she notices that Downton's other footman, William, likes her. She replies that she does not know what would happen in the future and that if he were to decide to change his life or move away, he would be stuck with her. Carson quickly steps forward to comfort her, and assures her she will always find a source of support in him. The judge voids the divorce decree, with the result that Vera and John are still legally married. William's father reaches out to her and Daisy tries to tell him about her guilt but he refuses to listen. At this time, he had only recently succeeded to the viscountcy. Downton Abbey's Phyllis Logan is keeping house once more - but for a bear rather than aristocrats. At first, she is afraid of losing both Mrs Patmore and her father-in-law, when they begin to see one another, however, after reassurance from both of them that they will always love her, she changes her mind. Charlie, a good friend of Lady Mary's husband Henry, died in a car crash while competing in a race -- which probably only strengthened Lady Mary's dislike for fast driving. They kiss and enjoy their reunion. During the second series, he becomes an army surgeon after the outbreak of the Great War, and as a major becomes the military commander at Downton when the house becomes a convalescent hospital. ", "Of course I'll marry you, ye old booby! His son Larry, who was once keen on Sybil, treats her husband Tom with rudeness and disrespect. O'Brien is one of several servants asked to testify at Bates's trial and is genuinely relieved when they learn that Bates had been reprieved. However, his physical dishevelment deceives Grantham into thinking that Thomas has more concern for the family than Grantham believed, and Grantham later tells Carson that he is willing to give Thomas a try as valet. Sir Richard Carlisle tricks Mrs Bates into selling the story, to save Mary and later threatens to expose her when she wants to break off their engagement. The king is later heard in a radio broadcast, voiced by Jon Glover. Although she is usually supportive of Mr Carson when it comes to matters of discipline, she is seldom afraid of speaking her mind when he makes decisions; Carson in turn dislikes proceeding with any choice without her approval. Not only that but he was singing "dashing away with a smoothing iron she stole my heart away". In the first film, Carson is called back to oversee the royal family's visit to Downton. He only changes his mind when he learns more of Sir Richard's questionable moral character, and is clearly distressed by Lady Mary's reaction to his decision. He is caught by Alfred, who walks in on this scene and eventually tells Mr Carson at O'Brien's insistence. By the end of the episode she is awaiting results that will tell her whether or not she has breast cancer. 1862[1]) is the head housekeeper and she is in charge of all the female servants. She also speaks frankly about her employers when she and Mr Carson are alone; she enjoys seeing the Dowager Countess (whom she calls "the old bat") getting her comeuppance with the arrival of Isobel Crawley. Kindly Mr. Gregson went to Germany to establish citizenship so that he could get a divorce and then marry Lady Edith, but before he could do that he was killed by a gang of Nazi thugs in Munich. Timid by nature, other characters frequently take advantage of her naivete or pull rank by tricking her or handing her the more undesirable and menial tasks. Mrs Hughes, like Mr. Carson, does her best to keep up the work pace while the family is in Scotland, but does ask him to let them have some fun. Still a man of high standards, his reactions to Hughes' cooking lead to a comic incident where he is forced to cook dinner and fails, teaching him to respect her efforts. At the end, he is seen playing football on the beach, while Thomas watches from a nearby chair. He appears to have been warned off Thomas by Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, and Mrs Patmore. Nellie Melba (Kiri Te Kanawa) gives an operatic performance at the Abbey in 1922, where Cora intervenes to ensure she is treated as a guest of the family rather than a member of staff. In the final few scenes of the Christmas special, Carson (Jim . During her visit to Violet in 1920, she unexpectedly joins Edith and Matthew on a trip to London, claiming that she is planning a surprise for her mother. They are both in competition for the top position of first footman, which Jimmy is constantly sabotaging Alfred for. Throughout much of the series Bates is at odds with Thomas, who tries to get rid of him so that he can take his place as valet. She volunteers with a charity in Leeds to help Russian refugees who have resettled in England. The butler, then, says she has understood correctly if she thinks that she is asking her to marry him. When Barrow begins treating himself to cure his homosexuality and is suffering, Baxter convinces him to see Dr Clarkson, after which Barrow treats her with more respect. He was hospitalised in Leeds as Downton, then used as a convalescent home, was only for officers, but William's father could not afford to leave his farm or repeatedly travel to and fro to visit. Barrow is badly beaten instead. 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. But she refused him and he married a woman named Ivy and had a son, Peter. Gordon says he was rescued from the freezing ocean by Fifth Officer Harold Lowe but developed amnesia and was sent to Montreal after being mistaken for a Canadian. Left virtually penniless, he makes his way to England and settles in York, where he receives aid from a charity for migr Russian refugees. Her father dies shortly after and Matthew honours his deathbed wish for his ashes to be placed in Lavinia's grave. O'Brien, always against Bates, writes to Vera to tell her where he is and about his and Anna's blossoming romance. Desperate, Tom confides in her (on Mary's advice to find someone he can talk to after she sees him feeling guilty and ashamed and he does not tell her). He informs Lady Grantham that he suspects the new nanny may be mistreating the children in some way. The shows final shots saw Edith exchange vows with Bertie, making her the Marchioness of Hexham. She is a strict taskmaster, but kind-hearted, offering advice and words of comfort to staff members in distress. He meets Lady Rose MacClare one stormy day in York in the spring of 1924, while she is leaving a pastry shop, and helps her with her packages. She leaves Downton at the very beginning of the fourth series in the middle of the night to take her new position, leaving only a letter to explain her actions. She is devoted to Robert and his family and thus feels it is her duty to speak her mind on every possible occasion, though her interference in her nieces' decisions often has disastrous results. McNally, meanwhile, has featured in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films as well as many other projects. He returns to Downton as first footman although, as always, he plans to move up to a higher position in the house staff. The final series also deals with Carson downsizing staff to adjust for the current times. 1902) is the daughter and youngest child of Hugh and Susan MacClare (Lord and Lady Flintshire). He constantly hatches schemes with O'Brien, intending to have Bates removed from service at Downton. . Bates returns to London with her to live in his mother's home but soon separates after learning that she has been unfaithful to him. Tomorrow night according to pictures released this week by Carnival Films, the makers of Downton Abbey there will be a happy ending to this gentle romance. Phyllis Logan was born in 1957 in Johnstone, outside Glasgow. He has worked at Downton since he was a young man, when his grandfather was its Head Groom. Bates does not say much about his family or childhood, though he does mention that his late mother was Irish and he has a Scottish grandmother. Edith's repeated visits began to arouse the suspicion and anger of Drewe's wife. By April 1912, Mrs Hughes is head housekeeper, a prestigious position that is more or less equal with Carson's office as butler. He often helps Ivy in the kitchen with his culinary skills, much to Daisy's ire. Nevertheless, he maintains a fascination with medicine. Shackleton, if you can't take her side against treating people's diseases in a modern way, you can't sit with her. He is one of the few people who is prepared to speak frankly to her, and is prepared to leave Downton Abbey to join her at Haxby when she is engaged to Sir Richard Carlisle. She and Tom then confront Edna, where she reveals evidence behind Edna's scheme and threatens to ruin her if she does not leave and keep quiet. After a confrontation with one of the Russian emigres, Count Rostov, which Rose witnesses, Atticus reveals his family had emigrated after being driven from Odessa in that city's 1859 and 1871 pogroms. 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. She struck him; however, she did not kill him, merely wounded him. They agree to be friends forever. After failing to persuade Dr Clarkson to "bend the rules", a furious Violet manages to pull some strings to have William sent back to Downton, where he was cared for by Lady Edith. Just before her death she confesses to Matthew that she had seen the kiss between him and Mary and tells him that her death is the best for all of them. A visit to Dr Clarkson confirms that the suspicious lump is not cancer, but only a benign growth. Her determination to treat the man piques the ire of Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham, and preparing for a showdown, Violet shows up at Mr Drake's bedside only to witness the procedure and its unmitigated success. In the second feature film, Andy and Daisy are married and both living together on the farm with Mr Mason, and after the departure of Thomas Barrow it is hinted that Andy will succeed Barrow as Downton's butler. For his part, Mason knows how he is affecting them and tries to give them as much space as possible. He and Anna fall in love, but he explains he has yet to divorce his estranged wife, Vera. 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. She reveals to Carson that Thomas is not the first person she has known "of that sort." fr delta i inlandet webbkryss / mrs hughes downton abbey dies. You dont want to be a fuddy-duddy.. While participating in the "Albanian talks" he visits Downton as a guest, accompanying Evelyn Napier. Carson eventually says he gives up all his ideas, as none of the staff were excited, and that they should just spend the day at the shore. Amused instead of scandalised at the revelation, Grantham gently declines Carson's offer, ending the matter as a non-issue. When Logan first read the part, she thought she'd have to assume a strange English. Sweet-natured footman William went off to war, where he valiantly took a bullet for Cousin Matthew, leading to his demise. The Honourable Ephraim Atticus Aldridge (played by Matt Barber), more commonly known by his middle name, Atticus, is the son and heir of Lord and Lady Sinderby. However, Anthony jilts Edith at the altar, devastating her. By 1923 he has taken a keen interest in Isobel, whom he meets again at a ball at Grantham House. But if Bates was there to avenge his wife's honour, MrsHughes insists she will not hold it against him. The Marchioness's lady's maid tells Vera about Lady Mary's liaison with Kemal Pamuk. Mary, claiming the emergency to be for herself, rushes Anna to London to see Ryder and manages to get there in time to save the baby. Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) is the son and heir of Viscount Branksome and a suitor for Lady Mary, but later becomes engaged to "one of the Semphill girls". Mrs Hughes is concerned that her upcoming marriage to Charles Carson will involve wanting Carson to have a "full" marriage, or in other words, a marriage involving sexual intercourse. Throughout the first series she is often seen bossing around and shouting at Daisy while working but cares for her like a daughter and often offers her advice. During the First World War, Sybil serves as an auxiliary nurse and develops feelings for Tom Branson, the family's chauffeur and a staunch Irish nationalist. Mrs Hughes arrived at Downton as Head Housemaid in 1895[3] and was promoted to housekeeper soon after. He has never condemned Mary for any of her more questionable actions, and Mrs. Hughes once remarks that "Mr. Carson would forgive (Lady Mary) if (she) attacked him with a brick.". Lord Grantham bursts into Lady Anstruther's room to sound the alarm and discovers her with Jimmy. After being informed that this story was untrue by Isobel Crawley, the doctor corrected the report to the War Department, and William is drafted shortly thereafter. [6] Maureen Ryan of the Huffington Post stated that she believed Matthew's death was beneficial to the story as his storylines had grown repetitive.[7]. Daisy gave in to Andrews flirtatiousness and told him shed made up her mind about many things, including to move in with Mr. Mason, where Andrew was learning the farm trade. By this time she had moved to Finchley, North London, and had recently broken up with Paul Pender, a screenwriter. Jimmy says he would try, though he's not very good at it, and then leaves the estate a broken man. The Downton Abbey Season 5 finale episode acted like the greatest hits of the season with drama, humor, scandal, and intrigue. Lord Merton is invited to dinner at Downton Abbey along with his family before Mary and Matthew's wedding. . While the show had killed off major characters before, the idea of Matthew dying was considered unthinkable by audiences and . He has a sister, Mrs Chetwood, who writes to Cora with the recipe for his favourite dessert, apple charlotte. She visits him in London, and he has a cocktail party that important artists and literary figures like Virginia Woolf attend. Anna May Bates (ne Smith) (played by Joanne Froggatt) (b. When O'Brien seeks to assist Alfred by enlisting Thomas' support, he refuses to help tutor him, irritated that someone else should progress rapidly when he spent years trying to reach his position. Elsie Hughes (Downton Abbey) Robert Crawley; Thomas Barrow; Original Characters; Additional Tags: . She dies at the end of the second film. Anna's voice had risen an emotional octave when he told her he would be dressing and coming downstairs for it, but she gave up her argument when he stood and his recalcitrant knee buckled immediately beneath him .