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Downton Abbey

Name: 2:15pm - Series 2 Episode 1
Start: 2025-05-11T13:15:00Z
End: 2025-05-11T14:45:00Z
Location: ITV3

Series 1 Episode 6

Sybil's growing interest in politics lands her in trouble when Bates lets slip to Robert that she attended a rally with Branson. The saga of the wine thief is brought to a head after Bates makes a shocking revelation and hands in his notice. Edith seems to have found an unexpected admirer when Sir Anthony Strallan calls, and Carson receives a letter informing him of the rumours harming Mary.

Category: Drama / Historical drama
Original air date: 31/10/2010

Cast and crew

Brian PercivalDirector
Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Jessica Brown FindlayLady Sybil Crawley
Laura CarmichaelLady Edith Crawley
Jim CarterCharles Carson
Brendan CoyleJohn Bates
Michelle DockeryLady Mary Crawley
Siobhan FinneranSarah O'Brien
Joanne FroggattAnna Smith
Thomas HowesWilliam Mason
Robert James-CollierThomas Barrow
Rose LeslieGwen Dawson
Phyllis LoganMrs. Hughes
Elizabeth McGovernCora Crawley
Sophie McSheraDaisy Robinson
Lesley NicolMrs. Patmore
Maggie SmithViolet Crawley
Dan StevensMatthew Crawley
Penelope WiltonIsobel Crawley
Robert BathurstSir Anthony Strallan
Kate Bowes RennaHeckler
Greg HobbsHeckler
Jamie de CourceyLiberal Candidate
Allen LeechTom Branson
Gerard McDermottHigh Sheriff

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