Andrew Scarborough

It's the summer season and as part of Rose's `coming out' she is to be presented at Buckingham Palace. The family and servants are at Grantham House, their London residence, preparing for the busy social season.

A Labour government comes to power in the general election; Lady Mary receives another proposal from Tony Gillingham.

Rosamund comes up with a plan to help Edith deal with her problem, but Violet may be about to see right through it; Isobel is the object of someone's attention; Mary asks Gillingham for a favour.

An exciting opportunity creates tension between Ivy and Daisy; Isobel attempts to appeal to Violet's charitable nature, but it does not come without a struggle; Branson considers a new future for himself and baby Sybbie.

Robert has a very difficult decision to make; Daisy continues to struggle with her studies and Mrs Patmore has an idea which could fix everything.

When things don't go as planned, Robert is left red-faced and furious; Mary's secret is nearly blown.