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Series 2

8 episodes · 18th September 2011

The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions: love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 118th September 2011 The Great War unsettles life at Downton and surprising news about Matthew rocks the family. New maid Ethel irritates O'Brien - and Bates returns with devastating news for Anna. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 225th September 2011 Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house, and the suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest converting Downton Abbey into a convalescent hospital. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 32nd October 2011 After Downton is turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers, Matthew brings a general to visit, but Branson has a surprise in store. And is Lavinia hiding something? 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 49th October 2011 Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora. Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in hot water. There is worrying news about Matthew. Branson declares his feelings for Sybil. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 516th October 2011 Robert receives some shocking news from the front. Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like. Vera threatens to expose old secrets. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 623rd October 2011 Carlisle threatens to ruin Mary if she jilts him. A major comes to stay - but is he really who he claims to be? Bates learns that Vera has succeeded in scuppering the divorce. 07 Episode 7 still Episode 7 Episode 730th October 2011 How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new scheme. 08 Episode 8 still Episode 8 Episode 86th November 2011 With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
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Cast & Crew

01 Maggie Smith profile Maggie Smithas Violet Crawley 02 Michelle Dockery profile Michelle Dockeryas Mary Crawley 03 Laura Carmichael profile Laura Carmichaelas Edith Crawley 04 Joanne Froggatt profile Joanne Froggattas Anna Smith 05 Hugh Bonneville profile Hugh Bonnevilleas Robert Crawley 06 Phyllis Logan profile Phyllis Loganas Mrs. Hughes 07 Elizabeth McGovern profile Elizabeth McGovernas Cora Crawley 08 Jim Carter profile Jim Carteras Charles Carson 09 Brendan Coyle profile Brendan Coyleas John Bates 10 Penelope Wilton profile Penelope Wiltonas Isobel Merton 11 Raquel Cassidy profile Raquel Cassidyas Phyllis Baxter 12 Lesley Nicol profile Lesley Nicolas Beryl Patmore 13 Julian Fellowes profile Julian FellowesCreator
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