S02 Episode
Christmas at Downton Abbey
Christmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite it being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates's arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities. Will he be a condemned man or will he be found innocent in time to dance with his new wife at the annual servants' ball? Meanwhile, Mary has to consider her future with Sir Richard Carlisle following a contretemps at the shooting party.
47 mins · Sun, 25 Dec 2011
S02 Episode
Christmas Special, Part 2
Mary has to consider her future with Sir Richard Carlisle following a dispute at the shooting party; Violet has concerns about Rosamund.
51 mins · Sun, 25 Dec 2011
S02 Episode 1
Downton Abbey
The period drama returns for a second series. It is now 1916 and the family and servants are preparing the house for a benefits concert in aid of the local hospital. New housemaid Ethel has replaced Gwen but she soon has everyone's backs up - and O'Brien plays a cruel trick on her. Robert is now Lord Lieutenant of the County but is disappointed by not being at the front.
1 h 9 mins · Sun, 18 Sep 2011
S02 Episode 2
Downton Abbey
It is April 1917 and, with most of the men away at the front, Carson is finding it tough maintaining standards in the house. Robert's new valet Henry Lang has just returned from the war, but O'Brien is the only one to notice that he is not well. The suicide of a young officer prompts Isobel to suggest that they convert Downton into a convalescent hospital. Also, Mary hears that Matthew is returning.
55 mins · Sun, 25 Sep 2011
S02 Episode 3
Downton Abbey
It is 1917 and Downton has been turned into a convalescent home for wounded officers. There is a lot to do, and the arrival of the first patients turns the house upside down. Matthew brings General Sir Herbert Strutt to inspect the home, unaware that Branson is planning to make the visit a memorable one. Meanwhile, Violet hopes to find skeletons in Lavinia's closet.
55 mins · Sun, 2 Oct 2011
S02 Episode 4
Downton Abbey
Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora over the management of the convalescent home, Ethel's flirtation with Major Bryant lands her in more trouble than she could ever imagine, and there is worrying news from the front about Matthew and William. Meanwhile, Branson declares his feelings for Sybil, Robert goes out of his way to bring back Bates, and O'Brien sticks her nose into Mrs Patmore and Daisy's business.
54 mins · Sun, 9 Oct 2011
S02 Episode 5
Downton Abbey
Robert receives some shocking news from the front, Daisy's relationship with William moves faster than she would like, and Bates is taken aback when Vera threatens to expose old secrets which could bring down the Crawleys. Mary is the only one who can protect the family, but she pays a high price when she turns to Carlisle for help.
55 mins · Sun, 16 Oct 2011
S02 Episode 6
Downton Abbey
1918: A wounded Canadian officer comes to Downton to recuperate and unsettles everything. He confides his secret to Lady Edith but what are his motives? And where will this leave the family? Robert announces that the ceasefire will begin on the 11th November. Isobel has plans for Downton to continue to help the war wounded in some way but Cora has other ideas. Elsewhere, Thomas is still scheming.
55 mins · Sun, 23 Oct 2011
S02 Episode 7
Downton Abbey
As the storms of war clear will life at Downton ever be the same again? A new development stuns the family. How long can Sybil and Branson keep their secret? Carlisle puts Anna in a difficult position, Bates is left reeling from the news about Vera, and Thomas embarks on a new money-making scheme.
55 mins · Sun, 30 Oct 2011
S02 Episode 8
Downton Abbey
With the wedding approaching there is excitement in the air, but will Branson's plans rattle everyone? Spanish flu reaches Downton and a desperate Thomas looks for a way to re-establish himself. Ethel faces a dilemma when the Bryants return with a heartbreaking proposition. A decisive Anna forces Bates to think about their future.
1 h 10 mins · Sun, 6 Nov 2011
