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Downton Abbey

Genres: Drama, Period Drama
Broadcast on: BBC Entertainment, VIDI, BBC Brit, BBC First

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Seasons

Season 3

Channel Premiere Finale TX Time Episodes
ITV 16 Sep 2012 25 Dec 2012 Sundays, 21h00 - 22h00 9
BBC Entertainment 11 Aug 2013 06 Oct 2013 Sundays, 21h00 - 22h00 9


Season 3

Spring, 1920. The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate.

Downton Abbey has weathered the war, and the prospect of an impending wedding for Mary and Matthew brings great anticipation, as well as Cora's mother from America, Martha Levinson.

New World and Old World are about to clash as Martha tests tradition at Downton - and the patience of the formidable Lady Violet.

Aside from the sparks upstairs, a very real crisis threatens the foundation and future of Downton. Great houses have been crippled psychologically and financially in the wake of World War I, and Downton may not be exempt.

In response, Robert clings decisively to his duty to maintain the home at all costs. But in this changing landscape, nothing is assured, and even the Crawleys may be faced with a new battle to safeguard their beloved Downton.

Amidst sweeping social change, budding romances and surprising betrayals, Downton Abbey returns with a riveting third season starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Shirley MacLaine and the rest of stellar cast in the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes.

Downton Abbey is a Carnival/Masterpiece co-production and executive produced by Carnival's Managing Director, Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes and Rebecca Eaton.

The series producer is Liz Trubridge (From Time to Time, A Short Stay in Switzerland), the producer is Nigel Marchant (Fanny Hill, The Philanthropist) and the directors are Brian Percival (Gracie, A Boy Called Dad), Ben Bolt (Doc Martin, Ashes to Ashes) and Brian Kelly (Lilies, Torchwood).


Season 3 Cast

as
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham

as
Lady Sybil Crawley

as
Lady Edith Crawley

as
Mr. Carson

as
John Bates

as
Lady Mary Crawley

as
Sarah O'Brien

as
Anna Smith

as
Thomas Barrow

as
Mrs. Hughes

as
Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham

as
Mrs. Patmore

as
Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham

as
Matthew Crawley

as
Isobel Crawley

as
Joseph Molesley

as
Tom Branson

as
Alfred Nugent

as
Jimmy Kent

as
Daisy Mason

as
Ethel Parks

as
Lady Rose MacClare

as
Ivy Stuart

as
Dr. Clarkson

as
Lady Rosamund Painswick

as
Sir Anthony Strallan

as
Mr. Bryant

as
Mr. Mason

as
Archbishop of York

as
Martha Levinson

as
Mead

as
Michael Gregson

as
Mr. Charkham

as
Mr. McCree

as
Sir Philip Tapsell

as
Mrs. Bartlett

as
Susan MacClare, Marchioness of Flintshire


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