For the residents of Downton, we imagine that in so many ways this represents a new beginning.
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We are sure that this wasn’t precisely what Michelle had in mind back in 2013 when she said “I really want to do a period drama – something like The Tudors or Downton Abbey”. All-round good sports, the cast of Downton has teamed up with a United Kingdom charity to bring us a special spoof episode that features Brenda Blethyn’s DCI Vera Stanhope, who is unexpectedly called in to investigate a murder.
In a synopsis for the Christmas special “romance abounds” but “for some the year’s end is bitter-sweet”.
Meanwhile Lady Mary is trying to built bridges with her younger sister Lady Edith after she spectacularly scuppered any hopes of marital bliss for her in the series six finale.
However, Michelle won’t be the only familiar face that will join the likes of Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary and Hugh Bonneville’s Lord Grantham.
Isobel (Penelope Wilton) is going to be receiving some “devastating news”, while the Greys’ scheming machinations will take a “sinister turn”.
Robert must learn the value of independence, while the day that Anna and Bates have been waiting for arrives.
ITV has just released its first trailer for the final ever visit to Downton Abbey, which will screen on Christmas Day.
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