First and Last Scene, Downton Abbey

Join us with a journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of Downton Abbey through its poignant bookends the very first and last scenes that framed this remarkable saga. First scene from: Series 1 Episode 1: It is April 1912, and news arrives of the sinking of the Titanic with the loss of Downton s heir James and his son Patrick. The Dowager Countess Violet hopes that the title and estate will pass on to the current Earl Robert s oldest daughter Mary. However, Robert decides not to name Mary his heir, and after discovering that a distant cousin is set to inherit instead, invites the young man to Downton. Last scene from: Series 6 Episode 9: Mary endeavours to build bridges but Edith s secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry settles into the role of husband, the scars left by Charlie s death are slow to heal. Carson struggles to come to terms with new developments. Spratt s successful moonlighting venture is threatened by Denker s interference, and