Downton Abbey Episode 2.01 Episode 1
Episode Premiere
Sep 18, 2011
Genre
Drama, Classic, Romance
Production Company
Carnival Films
Official Site
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/
Episode Premiere
Sep 18, 2011
Genre
Drama, Classic, Romance
Period
2010 - 2016
Production Co
Carnival Films
Distributor
PBS, ITV
Official Site
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/downtonabbey/
Director
Ashley Pearce
Screenwriter
Julian Fellowes
Main Cast
- Elizabeth McGovern
- Dan Stevens as Matthew Crawley
- Penelope Wilton
- Jim Carter
- Phyllis Logan
- Brendan Coyle
- Jessica Brown Findlay as Lady Sybil Crawley / Lady Sybil Branson
- Shirley MacLaine as Martha Levinson
Set in 1916, the episode begins with the arrival of Ethel, a new housemaid, and the first appearance of John Bates' wife. With William and Thomas fighting in France, those left behind at Downton organise a benefits concert to help fund the local hospital.
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