Masterpiece, Downton Abbey, Season 1
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, May 17, May 31 & June 7 at 10 PM
Monday, May 18 & June 1, at 3 AM
Sunday, May 24, at 11 PM
Monday, May 25, at 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Sundays, May 24-June 14, at 2 PM
Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), DOWNTON ABBEY depicts the lives of the noble Crawley family and the staff who serve them, set at their Edwardian country house in 1912. Featuring an all-star cast, including Hugh Bonneville (MASTERPIECE CLASSIC “Miss Austen Regrets”), Dame Maggie Smith (Harry Potter) and Elizabeth McGovern. Laura Linney hosts.
Part 1
When the Titanic goes down, Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs and his daughter Mary loses her fiance, throwing Downton Abbey and its servants into turmoil. The new heir turns out to be Matthew, a lowly lawyer with novel ideas about country life.
Part 2
Mary entertains three suitors, including a Turkish diplomat whose boldness leads to a surprising event. Downstairs, the shocking former life of Carson, the butler, is unmasked and Bates risks his health to remain valet.
Part 3
Growing into his role as heir, Matthew brings out the bitter rivalry between sisters Mary and Edith. Servants Thomas and O’Brien scheme against Bates, while head housemaid Anna is increasingly attracted to him. Lady Violet’s winning streak in the flower show is threatened.
Part 4
The heir crisis at Downton Abbey takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, rumors fly about Mary’s virtue. Her sister Sybil takes a risk in her secret political life. Anna unearths Bates’ mysterious past and O’Brien and Thomas plot their exit strategy.