Synopsis

The narrative progresses to 1924, the year of Britain’s first Labour government, a period that ushered in profound national change, felt most keenly at Downton. A proposed plan for a war memorial unexpectedly brings Carson into conflict with Robert and Mrs. Hughes. Young Jimmy, the footman, finds himself the subject of unwelcome attention from the ladies. Thomas issues Baxter with an ultimatum. Branson’s burgeoning friendship with a person Robert deems wholly inappropriate raises concern. Having