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Series 6

8 episodes · 20th September 2015

Our time with the Crawleys draws to a close and we see what will finally become of them all. Secrets and rifts threaten the unity of the family, while those below stairs continue to navigate social changes which put their futures in jeopardy. Will Mary choose the right path? Will her sister Edith finally get a break?! Will Carson and Mrs Hughes actually make it up the aisle? And will Anna and Bates overcome the many hurdles that have been set before them?

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Episodes

01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 120th September 2015 It is now 1925, when secrets and rifts threaten the unity of the family, while those below stairs are faced with social changes. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 227th September 2015 Lady Mary's meddling gets Mr Carson into trouble with Mrs Hughes. Cora and Violet lock horns over the hospital takeover plans. Robert has a tough decision to make. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 34th October 2015 Preparations for the wedding of Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are under way. Edith meets up with an old acquaintance. Spratt has something to hide. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 411th October 2015 As Tom and Sybbie settle back into life at Downton, the family and servants are surprised by the return of another old friend in unexpected circumstances. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 518th October 2015 Neville Chamberlain visits Downton for dinner, and is drawn into Violet’s plan to save the hospital, with distressing consequences for everyone. Andy finds an unexpected confidante while helping Mr Mason move into Yew Tree Farm, Mary is uncertain if she has met her match, Edith meets Bertie Pelham in London, and Spratt comes to Denker’s aid. Mrs Hughes struggles to keep Carson happy, while Mary thinks secrets are being kept from her. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 625th October 2015 The house is made open to the public to raise money for the hospital, an act that divides opinions among the family and the servants. Tensions between Violet and Cora come to a head as a decision is made about the hospital takeover, Mr Dawes has a proposition for Molesley, and Baxter is thrown into turmoil by an unexpected letter. Carson is not happy with Thomas, while Mary and Edith hope to overcome their past and find new happiness with the men in their lives. 07 Episode 7 still Episode 7 Episode 71st November 2015 The Crawleys watch Henry compete in a motor racing event, an occasion that leaves Mary reeling. Violet hatches a plan which surprises the family and delights Miss Denker, and learns more about Amelia's intentions in befriending Isobel. Molesley and Daisy rise to the challenges of examination day, Andy's secret is brought to light, Thomas feels isolated, and Mrs Patmore and Mrs Hughes teach Carson a lesson. 08 Episode 8 still Episode 8 Episode 88th November 2015 Bertie's circumstances change suddenly, leaving Edith uncertain whether to risk telling him the truth or keep her past a secret at all costs. Mary wonders if she can ever make peace with her sister as hostilities escalate, Spratt shows some hidden talents and Molesley's first day as a teacher does not go according to plan. Mrs Patmore's bed and breakfast attracts unwanted attention, leaving her in need of the Crawleys' help.
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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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