How old are Anna and Mr Bates?

Anna and John Bates, played by Joanne Froggatt and Brendan Coyle respectively, have aged from 26 and 43 to 38 and 55, while both actors are now almost half a decade younger than their characters.

How much older is Bates than Anna?

Bates is a good 15 years older than Anna, and while he's a perfectly good-looking chap, Anna is stunning. Even in a maid's uniform with her hair severely pulled back. "Bates and Anna seemed unlikely at first," says Coyle.

How old are the daughters on Downton Abbey?

The corresponding article about Edith Crawley on this site says that Mary was 21 in 1912. Julian Fellowes announced that in 1912, Mary Crawley was 21, Edith 20, and Sybil 17. Sybil was 24 when she died, making Mary 28, and Edith 27.

How old is Carson Downton Abbey?

Charles Ernest Carson (b. 1856) was the butler of Downton Abbey and began working at Downton Abbey as a Second Footman at the age of 19. He lived at the estate to witness the birth of Robert and Cora's three daughters: Mary, Edith and Sybil.

How old is Sybil at the beginning of Downton Abbey?

↑ Violet mentions that Sybil will be "presented to their Majesties in June after being arrested at a riot in May", implying that Sybil is 18 as of June; the Season 1 scripts describe Sybil as 17 in April, meaning she is born sometime in April, May or June.

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How old is Daisy at the start of Downton Abbey?

Let's back up: When Downton Abbey begins, it is 1912, the Titanic has just sunk (taking Downton Abbey's presumptive heir with it), and Daisy is roughly 12 years old, according to our calculations.

How old is Mary at the start of Downton Abbey?

The headstrong Lady Mary, who began the show at 21, is now, at 33, within touching distance of what was then considered middle age. However, while her life has been punctuated by heartbreak, the looks of the actress playing her – Michelle Dockery, 32 – remain unchanged.

Does Lord Grantham have an illegitimate son?

Cora decides who's inheriting – and it's not Lady Mary's son

She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of O'Brien and Lord Grantham – and the rightful heir to the house.

What illness did Carson have?

A very poignant point in Saturday night's final episode of ITV's Downton Abbey was the “palsy” that afflicted Mr Carson. Essential tremor, as it is currently referred to, is a debilitating condition, often erroneously likened to Parkinson's disease. It causes shaking in the hands or any other part of the body.

How old is John Bates Downton Abbey?

Film. He is 18 months old. He was with his parents when they were asking Thomas Barrow to do something regarding the way Downton's staff were being treated by the visiting Royal staff.

Why doesn't Lady Edith have a maid?

Maybe Edith's lady's maid is new and she doesn't quite trust her to do her best when she's going to be seeing the King and Queen. So Edith gave her lady's maid time off for the duration of Edith's trip to Downton.

Does Tom Branson remarry on Downton Abbey?

Fans will also have been delighted to see that chauffeur Tom has found love again as he appears to remarry in wedding scenes that see him and maid Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton) tie the knot. Tom married into the aristocratic Crawley family only to be devastated by the death of his first wife, Lady Sybil.

Why does Anna love Mr Bates?

Anna has a special relationship with John Bates. When he first arrives, Anna was kind to Bates while others doubted his ability to be a valet with an injured leg. However, their friendship gradually blossoms into romance, and she later admits that she loves him.

Why did Mr Bates leave Downton?

But Vera shows up at Downton and blackmails him with the threat to publish Lady Mary's scandal involving Kemal Pamuk, which could damage Anna's reputation since she helped cover it up. He is forced to resign his job (Robert Crawley is not happy to learn this) against his will and return to live with her.

What surgery did Mary Crawley have?

Mrs. Crawley directing the withdrawal of fluid from around the heart of a local farmer. Mrs. Patmore's successful cataract surgery.

Is Marigold on Downton Abbey autistic?

Several online comments by Downton followers suggest that the character was written to be autistic. Others speculate that the child playing the part may have been sedated to keep her quiet. I think that the casting director chose the twins who play Marigold for their resemblance to the Edith character.

Does Lord Grantham sleep with Jane?

SPOILER ALERT: Downstairs comes upstairs as Downton's Earl has secret bedroom tryst with his new maid. Things are about to get steamy at the Grantham country house in Downton Abbey. Viewers will see the Earl of Grantham commit the ultimate betrayal as he shares a steamy kiss with his maid, Jane, on Sunday night.

Was Mrs Hughes ever married?

Mrs Hughes has revealed that she has never actually been married, but adopted the "Mrs" title as befits a housekeeper.

What is the age difference between Edith and Sir Anthony?

The family's attitude towards Sir Anthony certainly didn't help, with all the talk of the 25-year age difference and the fact that Edith would be his nurse. Even Edith at one point said that she loved him because he needed her, which struck me as a bad reason to get married.

How old is Lady Mary when she gets married?

I skimmed through the fandom wiki timeline and it says that Mary is born in 1891, which means she would almost be 30 by the time she marries Matthew (Correct me if i'm wrong but I believe they get married at the earliest 1920).

How long were Matthew and Mary married?

He and Lady Mary Crawley entered a tumultuous eight-year relationship ending with Matthew's second proposal in early January 1920. Mary finally accepted, five and a half years after the first.

Why does Andy not like Thomas?

Andy tries to break ties with Thomas, due to Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes, and Mrs Patmore informing Andy that Thomas is a homosexual. Andy helps Mr Mason move into Yew Tree Farm.