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Downton Abbey

Name: 6:25pm - Series 3 Episode 1
Start: 2022-07-05T17:25:00Z
End: 2022-07-05T19:00:00Z
Location: ITV3 Freeview +1

Series 3 Episode 1

The acclaimed drama returns for a third series. Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain will they even make it to the altar? New footman Alfred strives to meet Carson's high standards, under the watchful eye of his aunt O'Brien. Robert has some shocking news which brings financial worries to the fore. Will he lose Downton and all it stands for?

Category: Drama / Historical drama
Original air date: 2012-09-16

Cast and crew

Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Maggie SmithViolet
Elizabeth McGovernCora
Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
Michelle DockeryLady Mary Crawley
Joanne FroggattAnna
Jim CarterMr. Carson
Robert BathurstSir Anthony Strallan
Michael CochraneReverend Travis
Jonathan CoyGeorge Murray
Michael CulkinArchbishop of York
Shirley MacLaineMartha Levinson
Douglas ReithLord Merton

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