- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Alison Graham
It’s April 1912 and the Titanic has just sunk, which is devastating in so many ways for Robert, Earl of Grantham. There are huge implications for the future of his beloved Downton Abbey, which may fall into the hands of a stranger.
This is where it all began, before all the awards came tumbling in as Downton was lovingly embraced by audiences and critics on both sides of the Atlantic.
About this programme
1/7. Costume drama set in an Edwardian country house in 1912, written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes. The lives of the Crawley family and Downton Abbey's servants are changed for ever when the sinking of the Titanic leaves the estate without its heir and his son. The arrival of a new valet shocks the staff, who scheme to make his stay as short-lived as possible. Starring Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham
- Maggie Smith
- Robert, Earl of Grantham
- Hugh Bonneville
- Lady Sybil Crawley
- Jessica Brown Findlay
- Lady Edith Crawley
- Laura Carmichael
- Mr Carson
- Jim Carter
- John Bates
- Brendan Coyle
- Lady Mary Crawley
- Michelle Dockery
- O'Brien
- Siobhan Finneran
- Anna
- Joanne Froggatt
- William
- Thomas Howes
- Thomas
- Rob James-Collier
- Gwen
- Rose Leslie
- Mrs Hughes
- Phyllis Logan
- Cora, Countess of Grantham
- Elizabeth McGovern
- Daisy
- Sophie McShera
- Mrs Patmore
- Lesley Nicol
- Matthew Crawley
- Dan Stevens
- Isobel Crawley
- Penelope Wilton
- Duke of Crowborough
- Charlie Cox
- George Murray
- Jonathan Coy
- Taylor
- Lionel Guyett
- Postmaster
- Jonathan Jaynes
- Paperboy
- Perry Millward
- Postmaster's wife
- Helen Sheals
Crew
- Director
- Brian Percival
- Executive Producer
- Gareth Neame
- Executive Producer
- Julian Fellowes
- Executive Producer
- Rebecca Eaton
- Producer
- Nigel Marchant
- Series Producer
- Liz Trubridge
- Writer
- Julian Fellowes
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