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Downton Abbey Series 1 Episode 6 explores family dynamics, secrets, and social challenges at the Grantham estate.
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Key Takeaways
- Family and social relationships are complex and fraught with secrets.
- Unexpected pregnancy brings both joy and concern to the Grantham family.
- Mr. Bates' ambiguous situation creates uncertainty among the staff.
- Lady Edith's actions have significant social repercussions.
- The household staff face challenges balancing personal and professional lives.
What the video covers
- The episode opens with characters returning from London and preparing Downton Abbey for guests.
- William's emotional return and concerns about his wellbeing are highlighted.
- Discussions about Mr. Bates' uncertain future at Downton and Mrs. Patmore's situation unfold.
- Lady Mary and cousin Matthew's complicated relationship and wedding plans are addressed.
- A significant revelation about Lady Edith's involvement in spreading gossip causes tension.
- Lady Grantham discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant, leading to mixed emotions and medical consultations.
- Themes of loyalty, social expectations, and personal struggles are woven throughout the episode.
- The staff's concerns about losing a maid and managing household duties are depicted.
- The episode ends with unresolved tensions and preparations for upcoming social events.
- Underlying issues of trust, family secrets, and societal pressures drive the narrative.
Chapters
- 00:00Return from London and Preparations
- 06:00William's Return and Emotional Moments
- 12:00Household Challenges and Mr. Bates' Situation
- 18:00Lady Mary's Social Life and Wedding Plans
- 24:00Lady Grantham's Pregnancy Revelation
- 30:00Gossip and Family Tensions
- 36:00Staff Concerns and Household Duties
- 42:00Unresolved Conflicts and Future Plans
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Hello, how the app goes? Come on.
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Come on, come on. You should be done here. You'll be back from the station any second now. I haven't had a chance to ask, how was London?
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Much as usual, dirty, noisy, and quite enjoyable.
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There was no need for you to come back a day early.
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I'm perfectly capable of getting the house ready.
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Of course you are, but I like to have the heavy luggage back and I'm tanked before they get here.
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I suppose.
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Steady, William. This isn't a race.
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Poor lad, but he did see you.
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I was worried when I took him to King's Cross.
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Yes, he had time to say goodbye.
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How is he now?
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Well, you've only got one mother, haven't you?
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I hear Mrs. Hughes.
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Hello, William. It's good to have you back.
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What a relief to be home.
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Don't listen when his lawyer pretends not to enjoy the season.
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When in Rome.
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Will Lady Mary be back soon?
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She's staying on with my sister for a couple of weeks, so Grantham House is closed.
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It will be by the end of this week.
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Dear Mrs. Hughes, I hope you've had some time to yourself while we've been away.
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I've tackled a few jobs that get forgotten about when the house is full.
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Any local news?
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The main topic here is the murder of the Austrian artichoke here and everywhere else.
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I'm afraid we haven't heard the last of that.
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How's William bearing up?
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Poor chap, he has our sympathies.
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I think I'll watch the train off before dinner.
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Very good, my lord. I can unpack while you're bathing.
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I'll see you up there.
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Oh, Mrs. Hughes, I've started on it, but there are things we need to talk about.
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Oh dear, that sounds like trouble.
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I'll take my hat off.
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Civil, you were a great success in London, darling. Well done.
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Yeah, you never say that to me.
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Very helpful to you, thank you.
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Much worse. When I meant to ask, is there a decision about Mr. Bates leaving?
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Not yet. His lordship wants the facts, and Mr. Bates won't give them.
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So what are you going to say to our leadership about Mrs. Patmore?
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Women's sack, but things cannot go on as they are.
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There's nothing like an English summer, is there? Except in English winter.
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I'm sorry you haven't received more invitations, but then after four seasons, one is lesser debutante than a survivor.
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My dear, is there anything you're not telling me?
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No, only one hears stories. There's nothing, Aunt Rosamund.
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So have you decided whether or not to marry cousin Matthew?
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Oh, there's no secret core I can keep for more than a month.
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You'd be surprised. I've told him I'll give him my answer the day I get back.
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Well, it would be very tidy at least we can say that.
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Fancier smoke, so my number do.
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There they go, the Guy Fawkes and his assistant. Which is which?
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There you are, Joy. If his lordship hasn't done anything until he doesn't want to take it any further.
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Anna's made me an armband, Mr. Carson, for my mother. Can I wear it?
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I dare shame not when we're entertaining, but otherwise.
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Hello, doctor. I didn't know you were here.
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No, Lady Grantham sent a message.
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Why? She's not ill, is she?
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Not ill exactly.
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Would you mind waiting in the library?
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Pregnant?
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You need me quite so shocked.
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Give me a moment. You haven't been pregnant for 18 years, and I'm pregnant now.
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I don't understand what we've done differently.
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I can't take it in, but you're pleased, of course.
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Of course, I'm pleased.
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I don't think she'd do it.
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I told you she would.
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I could see she was interested, and I was speaking as one lady is married to another. That means something, you know.
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Of course, we thought about him before, but he's a slippery devil.
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It's unusual.
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Obviously unusual.
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It's biblical.
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Not quite.
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You understand that women go through a certain change.
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Thank you. I know quite as much as I need to about all that.
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Well, sometimes it can result in a surge of fertility, for want of a better word, but the child will be healthy.
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Oh, there's no reason why not.
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How long has she...
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Hard to be precise. Things have become irregular, but please, I'd say she's about four months gone.
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It'll begin to show soon, and I don't suppose there's any way of knowing if it's a...
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Beg your pardon, my lord. I thought you were alone.
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No, please come in, Mrs. Hughes.
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I'm just leaving, William.
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Thank you, doctor.
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I'd better start writing some letters.
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Sure.
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Dr. Clark's note.
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I didn't want to bother her leadership.
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If she's not well, she's resting, but tell me anyway.
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It's Mrs. Patmore.
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Lord, the time has come when we really have to make a decision.
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Now, do you believe me?
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Careful, Thomas. Your position is not a strong one.
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Don't punish us, Mr. Carson.
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It's Mr. Bates who is wanting here.
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Tell me, Mr. Carson, do you think it right a man like that should live and work at Downton?
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Thank you, Mr. Napier.
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My lady, I'm afraid you've just missed my aunt.
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I know. I watched her leave.
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How are your wedding plans going?
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Not very well. In fact, we've decided to call it off.
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Really?
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Oh, it seemed quite fixed at Sybil's ball.
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What a shame.
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Please, it'll be better in the long run, perhaps.
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I know what high hopes you have of the institution.
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The thing is, Lady Marriott, I'm here today because I needed to tell you something face to face before you went to the country.
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Face to face?
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Gracious me.
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I've recently heard gossip about the time when I came to Downton with Kamal Per Mooc.
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Gossip that I believe has made life difficult for you.
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I've also heard it said that I am the source of these stories.
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It is very important to me that you should know that I am not.
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From that day to this, I have never spoken one word on the matter.
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And who did?
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Seems to have come from the Turkish Embassy, from the ambassador himself, in fact, and his wife.
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But who told them if not you?
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This is the hard part.
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When I discovered the answer, I debated whether I should relay it, but in the end, I feel you want to know.
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Fence is killing me.
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It was your sister, Lady Edith, who wrote the ambassador.
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That is why people accept this story.
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Edith, it is very hard to believe.
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Harder for you than for me.
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I love the thought of a baby in the house, but if it's a boy, it'll be very hard on Mr. Crawley.
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I know.
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I was no great champion when he first arrived.
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It seems to me he's tried his best, and he's done the decent thing.
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Can't see that coming off.
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You don't mean engagement, but it's not an engagement yet, is it?
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You should never throw him over, Mr. Carson.
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Lady Mary Crawley does not deserve you, and she's not been in touch with cousin Matthew.
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Not that I've heard.
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Wonderful news, of course.
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You must look after yourself.
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Don't worry, your Brian has me wrapped in silken feathers.
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You're lucky.
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I have a horrible feeling Simmons is about to hand in her notice.
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She's looking very fidgety lately, and I saw her hurrying to meet the postman.
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Oh, you poor thing.
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Is there anything worse than losing one's maid?
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I mean, why would you want to leave me?
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I've been as gentle as alone most of the time.
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I want to say I'll make provision for you if it's a boy and you get pushed out.
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Don't worry, I know you can't.
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If any man living understands the strength of the entail, it's me.
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I can give you Crawley House for life if it's a help.
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You heard from Mary?
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No.
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Have you, by the way?
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I want to ask a favor.
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What's the name of your cook, the one you brought with you from Manchester?
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Mrs. Bird.
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I'll get it.
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Oh, don't fuss me.
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Is that everything?
Topics:Downton AbbeyBritish dramaperiod dramafamily secretssocial classpregnancyMr. BatesLady MaryLady Edithhousehold staff
