New series set in an Edwardian Country House in 1912 following the lives of the Crawley family and their servants. The sinking of the Titanic leaves Downton Abbey’s future in jeopardy.

Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive, and his mother, Isobel. Matthew encounters problems settling into this new life.

Mary is instantly attracted to handsome Turkish attaché, Kemal Pamuk. However, their romance is cut brutally short, sending ripples of unease through the house.

The fair arrives in the village and Mrs. Hughes finds herself the centre of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position at Downton.

The village is preparing for its annual flower show. Isobel and Violet are in conflict over Violet’s long-held Best Bloom title. Mary is introduced to a potential suitor, Sir Anthony Strallan.

Sybil’s political aspirations land her in trouble. Matthew and Mary’s relationship takes an unexpected twist whilst the question of the wine thief is brought to a head with a shocking revelation...