Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

This British drama series follows the lives of the Crawley family and its servants in the family's classic Georgian country house. The series begins with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, which leaves Downton Abbey's future in jeopardy, since the presumptive heirs of Robert, Earl of Grantham -- his cousin James, and James' son, Patrick -- die in the catastrophe, leaving the family without a male offspring to take over Downton when the current lord dies. The point is important since Lord Grantham's children are daughters -- Ladies Mary, Edith and Sybil, but the facets of their lives and of those of the below-stairs staff -- also a highly regimented world -- have fascinating story lines.

Schedule

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    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    2 Hours

    Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Sunday
    Aug 2

    2 Hours

    Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Monday
    Aug 3

    2 Hours

    Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Monday
    Aug 3

    2 Hours

    Cora's mother sweeps into Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding, but with the couple's relationship under strain they might not make it to the altar.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Sunday
    Aug 9

    1 Hour

    Edith is enthusiastic about her wedding and hopes to convince her family that Strallan's age does not matter. With Downton's finances dire because of Robert's actions, Mary takes matters into her hands -- but the personal price may be high.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Sunday
    Aug 9

    1 Hour

    Edith is enthusiastic about her wedding and hopes to convince her family that Strallan's age does not matter. With Downton's finances dire because of Robert's actions, Mary takes matters into her hands -- but the personal price may be high.
  • Downton Abbey on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

    Monday
    Aug 10

    1 Hour

    Edith is enthusiastic about her wedding and hopes to convince her family that Strallan's age does not matter. With Downton's finances dire because of Robert's actions, Mary takes matters into her hands -- but the personal price may be high.

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