Andrew Scarborough

Season 5 of "Downton Abbey" commences: The election of a working-class prime minister upends the order of things; and leads to Robert being snubbed by the village.

The location of the wedding reception becomes an issue between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes; Thomas seeks employment elsewhere; Mary takes Anna to see a doctor in London about her miscarriages, and Mrs.

Rose plots to bring a radio into the house; Sarah tutors Daisy; an art historian arrives; and Anna makes an embarrassing purchase on Mary's behalf.

Mary and Lord Gillingham's love is tested and Bates also faces a trial. In other events, Cora makes a new friend while Violet is reunited with an old one.

Edith's secret is uncovered; Mary loses a suitor; Isobel and Lord Merton announce their plans; and Robert tosses a guest from the house.

Lord Merton stuns Isobel; Mary has bad news for Tony; the police continue their investigation; and Robert and Sarah lock horns.