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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 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: 16/09/2012

Cast and crew

Brian PercivalDirector
Hugh BonnevilleRobert Crawley
Jessica Brown FindlayLady Sybil Branson
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
Dan StevensMatthew Crawley
Penelope WiltonIsobel Crawley
Shirley MacLaineMartha Levinson
Charlie AnsonLarry Grey
Robert BathurstSir Anthony Strallan
Michael CochraneReverend Travis
Jonathan CoyGeorge Murray
Michael CulkinArchbishop of York
Jason FurnivalCraig
Mark PenfoldMr. Charkham
Douglas ReithLord Merton
Lucille SharpReed

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