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Downton Abbey

Series 3 Episode 8

There is excitement in the house and village as the annual cricket match approaches, and it brings out Robert's competitive side. As Violet's great niece Rose arrives, a trip to London reveals there is more to her than meets the eye. Thomas's future is in Carson's hands, but Bates may be an unlikely ally. What secrets are Mary and Matthew holding back from each other?

Category: Drama / Historical drama
Original air date: 04/11/2012

Cast and crew

David EvansDirector
Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Laura CarmichaelLady Edith Crawley
Jim CarterCharles Carson
Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
Michelle DockeryLady Mary Crawley
Kevin DoyleJoseph Molesley
Siobhan FinneranSarah O'Brien
Joanne FroggattAnna Bates
Robert James-CollierThomas Barrow
Allen LeechTom Branson
Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
Elizabeth McGovernCora Crawley
Sophie McSheraDaisy Mason
Matt MilneAlfred Nugent
Lesley NicolMrs. Patmore
Amy NuttallEthel Parks
Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
Ed SpeleersJimmy Kent
Dan StevensMatthew Crawley
Penelope WiltonIsobel Crawley
Edward Baker-DulyTerence Margadale
Samantha BondLady Rosamund Painswick
Charles EdwardsMichael Gregson
Bernard GallagherBill Molesley
Lily JamesLady Rose MacClare
Edmund KenteMead
Jordan LongTaxi Driver
Christine MackieDaphne Bryant
David RobbDr. Clarkson
Richard TeversonDr. Ryder
Cara TheoboldIvy Stuart
Tony TurnerInspector Stanford

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