Does Lord Grantham cheat on his wife?

- Feeling ignored by Cora (who was busy running their house-turned-makeshift hospital) and useless during the war, Lord Grantham almost starts an affair with a maid.

Does the Earl of Grantham cheat?

'For Lord Grantham to not only cheat on his wife, but with somebody from a lower social class, would be the ultimate betrayal,' said a show insider. But this won't be the end of the forbidden love affair as ITV bosses revealed yesterday that Downton Abbey will be returning for a third series.

Did Lord Grantham have an illegitimate child?

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. She knows it will kill her husband to see an illegitimate child inherit Downton Abbey and she has waited a long time for this moment.

Did Lord Grantham have a son?

No. While Lord Grantham doesn't have an illegitimate son (well, not that we know of, maybe a plot for a future film?!) it was thought in Downton Abbey: A New Era that he himself might be the lovechild of Violet and Montmirail — a handsome Frenchman that Violet had a summer of romance with back in 1864.

Does Lord Grantham love Cora?

“I like the idea that Robert had married Cora for her millions in order to save Downton and keep the show on the road, and subsequently fell in love with her,” the Downton Abbey writer/producer explained. It adds a particularly interesting — and dramatic — element to the marriage.

Robert Cheats On Cora | Downton Abbey

Does Robert cheat Downton Abbey?

Robert Crawley loved his wife but a thorough gentleman though he was, he had his moments of indiscretion. In one of the biggest scandals on Downton Abbey, Robert almost ended up cheating on Cora with the housemaid Jane, although he did seem to regret letting his feelings run away with him later.

Does Tom Branson remarry in 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.

Do the Granthams lose Downton Abbey?

Downton Abbey's Lord and Lady Grantham 'lose servants' in final series on ITV.

Does Mary inherit Downton Abbey?

The reason that Mary cannot inherit Downton is because the estate is entailed to a male heir. Yes, the property has an entail, as Lord Robert, Lady Cora, the Dowager Countess and many other folks kept reminding us during the first series.

What happens to Marigold in Downton Abbey?

Cora reveals Marigold will have moved to her stepfather's estate of Brancaster Castle in Northumberland by the end of Edith and Bertie's honeymoon.

Who does Mary end up with in Downton Abbey?

Even after Matthew's death, Mary was impacted by their relationship. Even though Matthew's death was incredibly heartbreaking for many fans of "Downton Abbey," there is one silver lining — their story has always been one of true love. After Matthew's death, Mary grieves and eventually moves on, marrying Henry Talbot.

What happens to Daisy in Downton Abbey?

She is still living in Downton in 1921, but appears to be on better terms with Ivy, whom she accompanies at the Thirsk fair and they have a good time together.

Who does Rose marry in Downton Abbey?

Actually, Lady Rose MacClare, the seemingly permanent houseguest at Downton Abbey (at least until she marries The Hon. Ephraim Atticus Aldridge), shares many qualities with Cinderella.

Who got Ethel pregnant on Downton Abbey?

While working at Downton, Ethel had an affair with an officer named Major Bryant, who was recovering at Downton. After her affair was discovered, Ethel was fired. But Ethel's tale did not end there. She became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy.

Does Cora find out about O'Brien and the soap?

Cora ends up miscarrying the only male heir to the Crawley/Grantham fortune. Cora never suspects O'Brien's treachery, and somehow the lady's maid lasts a few more seasons. Mr. Bates went to jail and we somehow made it through the boredom.

Why did O'Brien leave Downton Abbey?

I talked it through with my family and it was the right decision for all of us.” Finneran said: “I had great fun doing it but I just didn't want to do it any more.” She added: I decided this before we even did the last series. When I stop loving something, I stop doing it.”

Does Sir Richard expose Mary?

Later when Vera Bates threatened to reveal the scandal of Mary and Kemal Pamuk, Mary takes a chance and reveals her secret to Carlisle. Carlisle tracks down Vera and tricks her into selling him her secret, so that she can never reveal it to anyone. Infuriated, she still threatened to destroy her husband.

Do Anna and Bates have babies?

Chatting to The Daily Telegraph, the actress said: "Anna is in a really good place. She and Mr Bates have a baby boy, now 18 months old. She is passionate about helping Lady Mary with the running of Downton, about keeping the legacy going."

Who is the father of Mary's baby in Downton Abbey?

She was married to Matthew Crawley and with him had a son, George Crawley, in 1921. Shortly after their son's birth, Matthew was killed in a car accident. Mary married Henry Talbot in 1925, and they have a daughter, Caroline Talbot, in 1926.

Does Mary find out about Marigold?

6. Mary- Mary grew suspicious about Marigold when she heard a puzzling remark about the child being a family secret between Cora and Violet and she tried getting answers out of Tom and Anna but they said nothing but they knew. In the end she figured it out and forced Tom to confirm the truth with her.

Did Richard Carlisle love Mary?

In Downton Abbey, Mary was treated despicably by Sir Richard Carlisle, who practically blackmailed her into an engagement. He expressed an interest in marrying Mary, but it became very clear that he was drawn to her title and social status and did not love her.

Does Matthew take swires money?

In season 3, when Robert had bankrupted the estate, Matthew had inherited the vast fortune of Reggie Swire, and offered to give it to Robert (it had taken Matthew a while to accept the money) to save Downton.

Does Branson and Mary get together?

While season six begins with Mary being blackmailed for her hotel stay with Anthony Foyle, by its end, she is married to Henry Talbot, and they are expecting their first child together. Both she and her husband are in business with Tom Branson.

Does Tom get the maid pregnant?

Edna Braithwaite

Ah yes, the scheming maid who tried to hit on Tom while he was mourning Sybil's death, got fired, then managed to worm her way back into Downton to work as Cora's lady's maid, then pursued Tom relentlessly until she finally hit that and then tried to convince him he had gotten her pregnant.

Who did Branson marry?

While Richard Branson may be one of the most successful businessmen of all time, his relationship record isn't too shabby either. Richard and his wife, Joan Templeman, have been married for more than 30 years and still seem stronger than ever.